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Right and Left Shoes
It was not until the early 1800's that shoemakers started making distinct right and left shoes. Before that shoes could be worn on either foot. -
Artificial Dyes
Artificial dye was accidentally invented by William Henry Perkin. The die was first purple. It became very popular in Great Britain and with Queen Victoria. -
Denim
Navy sailors first wore jeans in the 1500s. It wasn’t until the California gold rush that denim really took off. By the 1970s jeans were identified as a trend. -
Zippers
Zippers were first debuted in the 1893 World's Fair. At first they didn't have much success, but grew it in popularity overtime. -
Nylon
Nylon became the first polymer type of synthetic fiber in the 1930's. It is stronger and more durable than natural fibers and cheaper to produce. -
Velcro
Velcro was invented by de Mestral in 1948, but wasn't patented until 1955. Velcro was later used by astronauts in space to keep objects from floating away.
