3-102-232 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Making a great speciality: the "Selvyt" hemming and making-up room, 1909. 'Until the final process, which gives the material its distinctive character, 'Selvyt" is a smooth-faced cloth on both sides, and its fine, soft, velvety finish is produced by cutting the threads on the topmost surface. This is done by hand.' Premises of Jones Bros., Ltd, Manchester. From "Illustrated London News", 1909.