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Wigan (fabric)

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

References

  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)