Duchesne Courier | 1928-11-02 | Page 6 | Aviators Have Found Use for Old 'Chutes

Aviators Have Found Use for Old C Chute Muffles l for aviators are being made from parachutes used In the aviation branch of the United States army Parachutes are made of the finest softest Japanese silk They are made in many pieces so that if a break brenk occurs It will not run the entire length of the clothA cloth A parachute usually lasts about five years The silk Is then turned In 0 and the larger pieces are used to make mufflers for pilots The soft silk serves senes a valuable purpose In protectIng protecting protect protect- Ing the throat of the wearer from chafing of the helmet strap especially especial especial- ly y on long ong hops After the World war the discarded covering of airplane wings was much In demand by both men and women for outing shirts