Sidney Stratton, an eccentric and determined chemist, is working on creating an indestructible fabric that never wears out or gets dirty. Employed at a textile mill, he conducts secret experiments using the company's laboratory. After several setbacks and unplanned explosions, Sidney finally succeeds in developing a groundbreaking white suit woven from this revolutionary material. News of his invention spreads rapidly, attracting the attention of both the textile mill's owner, Michael Corland, and union leader Bertha Birnley. Both are initially thrilled by the potential economic impact but soon realize the existential threat it poses to their industries and jobs.

As the implications of Sidney's invention become clear, tensions rise between various stakeholders, including rival mill owners and workers who fear unemployment. A collective effort emerges to suppress the fabric's production, leading to mounting pressure on Sidney to abandon his groundbreaking work. Despite facing mounting resistance from all sides, Sidney remains undeterred, driven by his vision of a brighter future improved by technological advancement. The narrative captures the clash between innovation and economic interests, exploring how a single scientific breakthrough can disrupt established societal frameworks and challenge conventional wisdom.