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Textolite was a plastic manufactured by General Electric from the 1930's. Eventually, GE started making a Formika like laminateout of Textolite and simply marketed it as Textolite. I believe the laminate was made from the early 1950's until te 1980's.
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What is textolite?
Textolite was a plastic manufactured by General Electric from the 1930's. Eventually, GE started making a Formika like laminateout of Textolite and simply marketed it as Textolite. I believe the laminate was made from the early 1950's until te 1980's.
What do you clean with textolite?
Textolite is a durable and heat-resistant material often used in electrical insulators and circuit boards. It can be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild soap solution. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals, as they can damage the surface of the textolite.
Where can you find information on Schavolite Corp who made golf clubs in 1940's?
According to Ronald O. John, "The Vintage Era of Golf Collectibles, Identification and Value Guide', published 2002, on page 88 & 89 outlines Textolite, a composite materials molded by General Electric for Schavolite Golf, New York, NY circa 1934. Drivers, shown: approx. value $55.00 each, set at $275.00. Also Schavolite driver & putter, shown: Approx. value $85.00 to $100.00 each. The book has some very nice photographs, as examples, for reference. Please see www.collectorbooks.com for details on purchasing the book.
