Hello!
I have just come across two rubber turnout coats
that have become very stiff and brittle, as rubber does with age. Does
anyone know if there is a way to "un-stiffen" these? Or better yet, what
precautions should I be taking now for the other rubber items in our collection
that have not yet become brittle? We have not only jackets, but boots
and hoses as well.
Thanks!
Megan Oleksa
Collections Manager
The FASNY Museum of
Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Avenue
Hudson, NY 12534
www.fasnyfiremuseum.com
(518)
822-1875 x17