In 1967 astronaut Pete Conrad introduced racing equipment entrepreneur Bill Simpson to the material called nomex. Simpson made the first drag racing fire suit from the material, and eventually made the suits for the Indy 500, and eventually for dr... read more
Simpson made the first drag racing fire suit from the material, and eventually made the suits for the Indy 500, and eventually for drivers in other motor sports. read more
Ready-Made Clothing Before sewing machines, nearly all clothing was local and hand-sewn, there were tailors and seamstresses in most towns that could make individual items of clothing for customers. After the sewing machine was invented, the ready-made clothing industry took off. read more