Then, in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, a remarkable synthetic fabric came on the market. We called it “Fortrel” and it came in different weights, colors, patterns, and textures. It was a fabulous polyester material that was very popular for women’s and children’s clothing. My elderly mother was scandalized by the teen fashions of the time, notably the “hot pants”,  a very short dress with matching short shots.

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