Sketch photo
Aircraft fabric - third sketch (see first and second sketch).
During the First World War, Marcel Boussac secured the contract for aircraft fabric. In 1919, he bought all the surplus aircraft fabric at a low price and, with this indestructible material, he made blouses, soft-collar shirts, and invented pajamas. He then set up his own stores, "A la Toile d'avion," which would become a success.
Aircraft fabric - first draft (see second and third draft).
During World War I, Marcel Boussac secured the contract for aircraft fabric. In 1919, he bought all the surplus aircraft fabric at a low price and, with this indestructible material, he made blouses, soft-collar shirts, and invented pajamas. He then set up his own stores, "A la Toile d'avion," which would become successful.
This is likely the "Usine de la Blanche Porte" weaving mill in Tourcoing, which began selling its household linen production by mail order starting in 1921.
