Collection item
Swimsuit with v-shape panels
This Watersun swimsuit is made from Bri-Nylon - a nylon fabric trademarked in 1958 by the British Nylon Spinners. This became the default option for swimwear in New Zealand for the next two decades. With its quick-drying properties, its durability and colour fastness, and variety of textures, patterns and rich colours, Bri-Nylon surpassed anything that had come before.
Details
Credit:
Courtesy of Cathy Dunn (Penelope Tree Vintage)
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Unknown
Maker:
Watersun
Manufacturing location:
New Zealand
Garment type:
Swimsuit
Material:
Bri-nylon
Features:
White panels
Colour:
Blue & white
Label:
Watersun
Date:
1960s
