In 1858, The Union India Rubber Co was the Exclusive Manufacturer for Rubber Based Clothing using Goodyear Rubber Patent.
To say that they came up with some creative uses of rubber in clothing would be an understatment.
Their catalog starts with rubberized coats, then boots & overalls, followed by a hard right turn into gun cases and submarine armor, then medical equipment, bedding and table covers.
The entire catalogue can be download HERE
Rubberized Firemen’s Coats, Officers’ Coats, Capes, Cloaks – 1858 Union Rubber Co Catalogue
Life Preservers, Submarine Armor and Diving Apparatus – 1858 Union Rubber Co Catalogue
Wading Pants, Ladies Aprons, Caps, Gun Cases – 1858 Union Rubber Co Catalogue
Gas Bgs, Gas Tubing, Beds, Pillows and Cushions – 1858 Union Rubber Co Catalogue
