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HELPING YOU LOOK GOOD. Amoco is making a major contr i ­but ion to the very fabric of the f iber and fashion industries.

You'll f ind Amoco Chemicals in everything f rom footwear and upscale clothing to sports gear and upholstery.

For instance, we're the world 's leading producer of PTA and PIA*the basic ingredients for polyester fiber in everyday apparel and aramid fibers used in bulletproof and flame-resistant garments. We're also the second largest producer of polypropylene and the world's leading supplier of woven polypropylene industrial fabrics as well.

This is all part of our $6 bi l l ion (revenues) global chemicals and plas­tics operat ion. And we're expanding to assure that the high performance materials we produce wil l be available tomorrow as readily as they are today. All of which is why the future of the fashion industry has never looked better.

TAKING FOOTWEAR AND ACTIVE WEAR TO

THE EXTREME.

The latest in footwear isn't a t rendy pump

or a fash ionable sandal . Rather, it's Red Ball Inc.'s new

Pac Boot," a h ik ing/hunt ing boot that uses Amoco's Alpha

polyolefin fibers. Using a removable liner made

wi th Alpha polyolefin fibers allowed Red Ball to design a boot that offers comfo r t and w a r m t h in ex t reme conditions, and versatility for use in a wide range of activities in any season.

In addition, Alpha polyolefin-based inserts are durab le , stay in place inside the boot and move moisture away f rom the foot. Whi le Alpha po lyo le f in f ibers are l igh twe igh t , they're also strong and d u r a b l e -properties which explain why the fibers are also being used by companies

such as Wrangler to create jeans that are comfortable and soft to the touch. They're quick dry ing, even while being worn , which makes them ideal for outdoor activities. And the fiber's inherent thermal properties keep the wearer cooler when it's warm, and warmer when it's cool.

POLYOLEFIN SUITS DIVERS BETTER.

Amoco is helping to make a shark skin that divers want to get into. In fact, fast-drying Sharkskins dive suits are becoming the preferred gear of both beginning and experienced divers.The reason? Sharkskins of San Francisco uses Innova" polyolefin f r om Amoco Fabrics and Fibers to make the suits.

Innova provides the ideal package of benefits divers need. Polyolefin has the lowest thermal conductivi ty of any natural or synthetic fiber, so it retains body heat longer, providing better insulation than even woo l . Polyolefin is also hydrophobic so it doesn't absorb moisture into the interior of the f iber and it minimizes drying out t ime.

Experienced divers appreciate Innova's toughness, particularly when diving near coral and other abrasive surfaces. Beginners, w h o make their first dives in sw imming pools, like Sharkskins for Innova's resistance to chemicals, such as chlorine.

FROM MICRO-FIBERS TO MICRO-MINIS, POLYESTER IS

MAKING A HOT COMEBACK. Today's polyester is suddenly being perceived differently by fashion designers. A large part of the credit goes to new materials such as poly­ester microfiber pioneered by leading manufacturers such as HoechstTrevira andWellman Fortrel. Polyester micro-fiber is finer than any textile fiber found in nature, including the finest silks, and is now being used more and more in upscale lines.

The key raw material for making polyester microfiber is Amoco's PTAf

No f iber offers the feel, wear and look of polyester microfibers.Top fashion designers like it because it's a less expensive way to bring a softness, silkiness, almost a sensual qual i ty to everything it touches, f r om the f inest women 's and men's designer suits to outerwear.

Microfiber allows manufacturers to pack more f i laments than ever into the yarn.The more filaments, the more luxur ious the feel and better performance the fiber wil l have. Which means microfibers offer good "drape," t h m / ' m l i n h t p r Qnf fpr mQÎ.Qt \A/^tpr

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No wonder microfiber yarns, along w i th top designers, are making poly­ester more fashionable than ever.

RECYCLING TURNS PET BOTTLES INTO VELVETS,

Now, interior furnishings are having an impact on more than just the home environment. New EcoSpun Velvet, made by the Glenn Street Studio divis ion of Maiden Mil ls, is created with Fortrel EcoSpun fiber f rom Wel lman. It incorporates 100 percent recycled PET (polyethylene terephtha-late) f rom post-consumer soda bottles into a fabric that combines the soft feel and f inish of a luxury cotton velvet w i th the durabi l i ty and easy care performance of polyester.

Certified by Scientific Certification Systems to be made completely f rom post-consumer soda bottles, EcoSpun fiber helps to diminish landfill burdens and preserve natural resources.

You can f ind EcoSpun Velvets in theThomasvi l le collection of upholstered furnishings as wel l as in decorative pil lows and throws f rom a number of manufacturers. Nice to think, as you relax on your divan, that your good taste in fabrics can have an equally beautiful impact on the environment.

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CÇ)1996 A m o c o KEEPING PRODUCE FRESH IS IN THE BAG.

Until recently, produce packers had their choice of mesh bags made of knitted or woven materials, burlap bags or poly f i lm bags. Each presents its own set of problems.

Now, major produce marketers have found a high performance solution in mesh bags made of CLAF fabric sold by Amoco Fabrics and Fibers Company.*

Bags made wi th CLAF fabric have a smooth finish so they are gentle on tender fruits and vegetables yet tough enough to protect produce dur ing sh ipp ing.The open mesh design of CLAF fabric also helps keep the produce fresh by allowing the escape of ethylene gas —the gas that fruits and vegetables give off as they ripen which can lead to rott ing in poly f i lm bags. And the mesh design can also be used in hydro cooling proc­esses where produce is submerged in chilled water to remove field heat. Best of al l , CLAF bags are suited for automated packing lines helping to reduce packing costs. *CLAF is a registered trademark of Nippon Petrochemicals Co., Ltd.

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Credits:

(Cover) Polyester Scarf — Mary McFadden

(First Spread) Microfiber Jacket — Weatherproof Jeans — Wrangler Pac Boots — Red Ball Inc.

Polyolefin Wet Suit — Sharkskins of San Francisco

(Inside Pages) Polyester Evening Dress — Mary McFadden

Polyester Geometric Dress — Nicole Miller

Polyester Outfit — BCBG Max Azria Velvet Couch — Lazar Industries

Amoco Chemicals, MC7802, Dept. M829 200 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601-7125 1-800-621-0626, ext. 829