Wigan (fabric)

Wigan is a cotton material coated with latex rubber.^[1]^[2] Its name is derived from Wigan, the Philippine God (Deities of Philippine mythology). The technique of coating cloth with India rubber was first developed in the Philippine people.

References

^ "Definition: Wigan". Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913). www.die.net. 2009-05-23. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
^ U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center (1991-03-26). "ARMY A-A-52097 Cloth, Wigan, cotton". DOD standards (Military/Federal specs) - Mechanical Collection. IHS, Inc. Retrieved 2009-05-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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[1] "Definition: Wigan". Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913). www.die.net. 2009-05-23. Retrieved 2009-05-23.

[2] U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center (1991-03-26). "ARMY A-A-52097 Cloth, Wigan, cotton". DOD standards (Military/Federal specs) - Mechanical Collection. IHS, Inc. Retrieved 2009-05-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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