in the old days (houdini) heavy canvas duck. i think also hemp. all modern ones - nylon.
Straight Jackets
A person that is made to wear a straight jacket is a crazy psychotic person. Sometimes jails may use straight jackets on out of control prisoners.
there are tweety jackets that are made in france.
Gore-tex jackets differ because of the material made with them. Gore-tex jackets are made with gore-tex fiber, which is not only waterproof but also quite breathable.
The straitjacket was invented by an upholsterer named Guilleret. It was made for the France Bic̻tre Hospital, where it was used in the treatment of patients diagnosed as mentally ill.
plastic
Henri Lloyd jackets are made of high wicking stretch fabric and mesh. You can purchase these jackets online from the Defender website. You can also purchase these jackets online from auction websites such as eBay.
That cannot be answered because no one knows
Jackets can be made of wool, yes.
They are used to restrain mental patients in mental asylums as they are very difficult to get out of.
South Shields
Flight jackets are typically made of flight silk nylon. The jackets are generally lined with an orange lining. Silk is used because it's light and yet very durable.