Frank Hastings Griffin (July 16, 1886 – October 13, 1974) was an American chemist and inventor who developed the double-godet, a stretch-spinning process that created rayon from artificial silk.
He served as chief chemist, general manager, vice president and as a member of the board of directors for American Viscose Corporation.
[3] Artificial silk was originally too soft for practical use, but with the double-godet it became usable as rayon in many industrial products such as tire cords and clothing.
[4][2] He served as chief chemist, general manager, vice president and as a member of the board of directors for American Viscose.
He also served as a director of the Southeast National Bank in Chester, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the American Insulator Corp.