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Henry Ford, loved soybeans.
Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, loved soybeans so much, that he even wore a “soybean suit”. This suit was made of a special silk, which was derived from soy fibers, and Ford would wear it on special occasions, promoting the usage of soy beans. It’s thought to be the world’s first suit made from soybeans.
Did I mention Ford loved soy beans? The upholstery in the Ford motor vehicles were actually made from soy fibers. Ford even received a patent for building plastic car bodies based on soy bean oil!
Since the days of Henry Ford, soy bean fibers haven’t really taken off in the clothing/fabric market. But nowadays, with the environment being such a major concern around the world, soy bean fibers may just make a comeback.
Tags: eco-friendly fiber, Soy Silk, Sustainability
January 23rd, 2008 at 6:31 am
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