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Nylon was the first synthetic
fiber and was developed in the United States. The word "nylon"
refers to any member of a group of similar compounds called
polyamides. The compounds are made from refined crude oil
(coal, petroleum).
Nylon
hose were first offered for sale throughout the United States
in 1940, and became a very popular alternative to silk hose
that ran and sagged.
Nylon
fabric can also be found in microfiber form. Microfibers
are generally lightweight, resilient or resist wrinkling,
have a luxurious drape and body, retain shape and resist
pilling.
General Characteristics
Smooth,
lightweight and strong
Abrasion
Resistance
Excellent
Absorbency
Poor
(can be uncomfortable in humid weather)
Colorfastness
Good
Elasticity
Excellent
Shrinkage
Resistance
Excellent
Wrinkle
Resistance
Excellent
Other
Unaffected
by mildew, moths or other insects; prone to static build-up;
low resistance to sunlight
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