Historical information

This cap was part of a media kit produced by Melba Industries, part of the Austrim Textiles Group. The kit was given away at a media launch to publicise the production of an Australian made, nylon wool pack called 'Jumbuck'. The packs will be made at the former Valley Mill in Geelong. This launch occurred on 21 July 2000 and was attended by Andrew Moritz, National Wool Museum Director, who collected this media kit for the museum collection.

Physical description

Part of media kit for launch of 'Jumbuck', Australian made nylon wool packs produced by Melba Industries (part of the Austrim Textiles Group) in Geelong.

Inscriptions & markings

JUMBUCK / AUSSIE-MADE WOOL PACKS Melba Industries 80% WOOL / 20% VISCOSE / ONE SIZE FITS ALL / HAND WASH ONLY / MADE IN CHINA