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Even though accidents account for the death of individuals in a species, evolutionary scientists have proved that many traits and genetic proclivities do not equip the individual to survive in the face of aspects of the environs in which he dwells, including the struggle for survival that typically marks the life and death of the animals. It can be said that, what may be called chance or accident leads to the deaths of individuals who otherwise would well equipped to live, but if we consider that this phenomenon goes on continuously for century upon century, we see that eventually a genetic disposition will begin to come forth.

Herbert Spencer named this process the “survival of the fittest,” and although the term may not be scientifically exact in the case of any given species in any given year, when we look at that the fight is going on constantly, during the entire duration of each species, we cannot doubt that overall those which survive are indeed the fittest. The fight for survival is so intense and so constant that the slightest flaw in any sense organ and any physical weakness will almost surely, sooner or later, be fatal.

This recurring weeding out of the less fit, in each generation will effect two different effects, which need to be clearly described. The first is the preservation of each species in the fullest state of adaptation to the circumstances of its existence. As long as these circumstances are unaltered, the result of natural selection is to maintain each well-adapted species unaltered.

The second of these effects occurs whenever the conditions change. The most fit individual will adapt more successfully, and the regular process of natural selection will evolve more rapidly, matching to the conditions. This process will finally bring about complete adjustment to the new conditions. Some scientists admit pure chance, but uphold that the process of natural selection in weeding out the genetically weaker and thus retaining every species in the highest state of efficiency.

The matter of natural selection and survival of the fittest does not figure into the current argument between the adherents of evolution theory, intelligent design theory, and creation theory. In the evolution, intelligent design, creationism debate the subject of natural selection is almost a dead end point of contention, given that evolution theory and intelligent design theory are in fair accord on the issue, while creation theory refuses it completely.

British scientists John Whinfield and James Dickson first invented polyester material in England in 1941. American company, Dupont, began to make polyester cloth in the United States in 1950.

Polyester material is characterized by its power to withstand both fading and shrinking making it the most widely used material in the production of apparel since 1960. Polyester also became a standard alternative in the manufacturing of tablecloths, chair coverings, placemats, table skirting and aprons. As well accepted as it was for garments and home decoration, 100% polyester material was not the best option for napkins. Table napkins made of 100% polyester lacked absorption and did not have the feel of cotton fiber, which one associated with pricey table linen.

Along came spun polyester cloth. Initially, spun poly was produced for heavy-duty use and household furnishings. In an effort to make a boat covering from spun polyester, Johnston Industries unknowingly created a spun polyester that, compared to its predecessor, was lighter in weight with an improved feel. They also noticed that dying made the cloth even softer and determined that this was a material that would be ideal for table linens.

This find was thought to be so significant that Johnston Industries ceased their development of boat covers. Bob Pomeranz, an expert in textiles, took on the task of bettering spun poly material at Johnston Industries. Bob’s expert knowledge of spinning machines permitted him to spin a fabric free from pilling, the annoying fiber clusters that detract from a cloth’s appearance. Johnston Industries’ finished product was a durable table cloth resistant to shrinkage with the power to keep its colouring and release soil.

Table linens made of spun poly could now have the feel of cotton cloths and most importantly, unlike cotton, a spun poly table linen would not fade after numerous washings. As a rule, the more you laundered a spun poly table linen the softer and better it would feel to the touch.

The textile industry discovered that spun polyester was good, not only for table cloths, but in the production of chair coverings, placemats, skirting, aprons and even napkins. In fact, spun polyester napkins were quite absorbant, a feature that 100% polyester table napkins did not have.

So, the next time you touch a product made of polyester material, ask yourself, is it 100% polyester or spun polyester?