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Caption: _______ How We Make A Hypalon Phonecase
Caption: We arrive at the factory.
We are met in a typical desk to desk office and guided through a small door.
We are hit by a wave of noise and activity...
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Caption: We explore the huge factory and study the skilled boat builders.
We explore the material they use to create and repair the boats, Hypalon.
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Caption: Hypalon;
A synthetic rubber noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and ultraviolet light.
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Caption: We take the hypalon offcuts that the factory aren't able to use and would otherwise be taken to landfill every fortnight.
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Caption: The net pattern is laser-cut
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Caption: We then sew them up individually on our 1930s sewing machine
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Caption: How we make: a Hypalon Phonecase
For more information: www.francli.co.uk/shop/phone-case
With thanks to: Tessa Pearson