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Nylon: History, Production, and Uses

Nylon is a strong, synthetic fiber introduced in the 1930s as a substitute for silk in women's stockings. It was developed by chemist Wallace Carothers at DuPont and is made through an extrusion process where molten nylon is forced through tiny holes to form filaments. These filaments are drawn and twisted to increase strength and elasticity before being wound onto spools. Nylon is easy to care for, dries quickly, retains its shape, and is resistant to heat, making it popular for clothing like hosiery, activewear, and swimsuits as well as uses like parachutes and life vests.

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Nylon: History, Production, and Uses

Nylon is a strong, synthetic fiber introduced in the 1930s as a substitute for silk in women's stockings. It was developed by chemist Wallace Carothers at DuPont and is made through an extrusion process where molten nylon is forced through tiny holes to form filaments. These filaments are drawn and twisted to increase strength and elasticity before being wound onto spools. Nylon is easy to care for, dries quickly, retains its shape, and is resistant to heat, making it popular for clothing like hosiery, activewear, and swimsuits as well as uses like parachutes and life vests.

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Nylon  

Nylon is a strong, light synthetic fiber. It is a man-made.


 
History of the use of nylon
Production of nylon
Care of your nylon garment
Properties of nylon
Uses

History of the use of nylon:


 
This synthetic fiber was introduced in the 1930s. It was
another early substitute for silk and soon quickly became
the fiber of choice for women's stockings. The first
commercial production of nylon in the
United States was in 1939 by the E.I.
du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Wallace H. Carothers, a chemist of the


Dupont Company played the leader in
this development of nylon. This man-
  made fiber is the second most used
fiber in the United States.

Production of nylon:

Nylon is made by forcing molten nylon through very small


holes in a device called a spinneret. The streams of nylon
harden into filament once they come in contact with air.
They are then wound onto bobbins. These fibers are drawn
(stretched) after they cool.

Drawing involves unwinding the yarn or filaments and then


winding it around another spool. Drawing makes the
molecules in each filament fall into parallel lines. This
gives the nylon fiber strength
and elasticity.

After the whole drawing


process, the yarn may be
twisted a few turns per yard or
metres as it is wound onto
spools. Further treatment to it
can give it a different texture
or bulk.
Care of your nylon garment:

1) Machine wash in cold water.


2) Wash it separately from other types of fabric.
3) If needed, use only non-chlorine bleach to bleach your
nylon garment.
4) Turn the setting to low before tumbling dry.
5) Remove your nylon garment promptly from the
tumbler.

Other Tips:

 Extensive washing and drying in an automatic dryer


can lead to piling.
 White nylon should be washed separately to avoid
it turning grey.
 To avoid yellowing of your white nylon, you should
bleach it frequently with Sodium Perborate bleach.

Properties of the nylon:

1)It is strong and elastic.


2)It is easy to launder.
3)It dries quickly.
4)It retains its shape.
5)It is resilient and responsive to heat
setting.

Uses:

Nylon is popular for hosiery and is used to


make track pants, shorts, swimwear,
active wear, windbreakers, bedspread and
draperies. It can also be made into
parachutes, flak vests, combat uniforms, tires and life
vests, or used as the netting of bridal veils,   umbrellas
and luggage.

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