Rubber

First Use Of Rubber

Period: Sep 2, 1730 to Jun 20, 1770

1730-1770 - Rubber was discovered - used for erasers and waterproofing materials - erasers founded by Joseph Priestly

Rubber Factories

Period: Apr 3, 1803 to Jan 18, 1820

1709 - 1720 - First rubber factories - factories in Paris, France and Europe - Europe factory founded by Thomas Hancock

Thomas Hancock

May 29, 1815

1815 - The best rubber manufacturer, Thomas Hancock invented the rubber mattress and a waterproof jacket called a "Macintosh" - discovered how to cut, roll, and press rubber on an industrial scale

Vulcanization

Dec 5, 1839

1839 - Charles Goodyear discovered vulcanization - vulcanization is a process for converting rubber or any other polymers into more durable materials

Toys, Golf, and Tennis

Oct 31, 1850

1850 - rubber toys were being made - solid and hollow balls for tennis and golf

Rubber Tires

Period: Dec 15, 1914 to Dec 16, 1918

1914 - 1918 - First tires made of rubber - very useful during WW1