Factory Acts

Scenes from a rubber factory in the Koottickal hills, Kerala.

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The pungent tang of latex, combined with dramatic contrasts of light and shade, made our visit strangely powerful.
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This entry was posted on January 24, 2012 by neitherusenorornament. It was filed under light, work and was tagged with Factory, Kerala, Koottickal, Rubber.

Toffeeapple

Is that the finished product or are there further processes before sale?

January 24, 2012 at 6:10 pm

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- JofIndia
  
  That’s it, as far as the factory is concerned!
  
  They produce three grades of rubber: the top quality golden-white sheets of latex, which are sold to medical supplies manufacturers; a yellow, medium grade, which mainly goes to Nike for trainers; and the course orange stuff, which is put to some industrial use..
  
  January 24, 2012 at 6:31 pm
  
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Toffeeapple

Never having investigated the rubber industry, I now feel enlightened. Thank you. It looks almost lace-like as it hangs there.

January 27, 2012 at 12:52 am

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- JofIndia
  
  This was my first experience of the industry. We were spending a long weekend relaxing in the rubber plantation bungalow and the owners offered us the tour. It was fascinating and surprisingly beautiful.
  
  January 27, 2012 at 6:46 am
  
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