'Google Doodle' Update: Celebrating A Scottish Chemist, Charles Macintosh
Jomst C.Google Doodle recently featured Charles Macintosh, the man who invented the waterproof raincoat, also known as a mackintosh. Charles Macintosh was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on December 29, 1766. The weather in Glasgow is very punishing. It rains, snows and sleets at an average of 201 days a year.
Macintosh wasn't the first person to find out that liquid rubber is good for waterproofing. Centuries ago, the sap of rubber trees was used in South America to paint clothes. But sap is not ideal for logistics, since it has to be solidified before travel, and rubber in solid form is not that useful. Macintosh instead created a solution of solid rubber and Naptha, a byproduct of coal, and used that solution for fabrics and sticking them together, keeping the solution in between. He had the technique patented in 1823. Though the clothing was waterproof, it didn't smell well, it got sticky during in heat, and stiff when cold.
The people who used those kinds of clothing were soldiers and sailors. They did not mind if it stank, as longs as it kept them dry. Macintosh's business did well for a while to the point where other people were trying to imitate his product.
Years after Macintosh's death, his son got worried that the growing railroad travel meant that people won't be needing raincoats since cars have a roof. The garment "mackintosh" is a classic that stuck around 200 plus years after, with new techniques and design, removing the bad odour.
If you are not familiar, on what a "mackintosh" is, simply put it is, it is a simple coat made out from bonded cotton. It became an icon of British fashion and also became a part of the British Lifestyle. The Mackintosh Company still makes coat in the present but is now know across the globe.
© Copyright 2020 Mobile & Apps, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.most read
related stories
more stories from News
Android 15 aims to streamline notification channels by hiding unused ones, enhancing user experience and decluttering notification settings.
ernest hamiltonDolphiniOS developers shed light on why the GameCube and Wii emulator won't be available in the App Store.
ernest hamiltonGet your screen fixed! Galaxy S21 and S22 owners in India facing the green line issue can now enjoy free screen replacements. Don't miss out on this offer!
ernest hamiltonStay updated! The second April update for Pixel phones resolves a widespread network issue. Read more to ensure your device stays connected.
ernest hamiltonStay ahead of the curve with Gurman's insights into iOS 18's groundbreaking features. Learn how on-device LLM empowers AI with privacy and speed benefits!
ernest hamiltonTroubled by green lines on your Galaxy phone after the April 2024 update? Learn how to address this screen issue.
ernest hamiltonDiscover the power of Google Drive's new search filters on Android! Enhance your productivity today.
ernest hamiltonJoin the reunion of iPhone and Pixel at Coachella in the #BestPhonesForever ad campaign. Experience the excitement!
ernest hamilton