Ta for the info FNG, I might try and tap one of my AAC chaps up for a suitable "scrounging contact" at MW.
Cheers for the link G, I agree with FNG and wonder who exactly are the major customers for a company like this.
I agree about synthetic fibres. One thing that always puzzled me was why my standard issue grey watch strap was obviously made of meltable synthetic material, as was the horrid knitted replacement for the old wooly bear undersuit. Not doubt cost came into the equation somewhere...........