Nope. Nylon was invented by duPont de Nemours company in 1938. That was about 70 years after the US Civil War.
For uniforms? --Wool.
Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
The Union wore dark blue uniforms and the Confederates used butternut or grey
It isn't regular nylon which is put on a tarpaulin to make it waterproof. It is a substance called silnylon, which is a blend of nylon and silicon which is used for waterproofing.
Nitrogen
WearGuard does not make uniforms for any specific industry. Their clothing can be used as uniforms by a number of different industries. They make parkas, jackets, hats, pants, shirts, and belts.
Nylon is a synthetic fabric made out of petroleum products. It is frequently used to make stockings or rope.
Among other things, he used actual uniforms from the Civil War - this was recent enough that surplus uniforms were widely available.
Hemp and nylon are good sources for rope.
Spanish uniforms were made out of cow skin and other animal skins
Nylon cannot be made into car battery because it is not resistant to the acid in the car battery.
Substances used in making nylon fibers come from petroleum based chemicals or petrochemicals. Different chemical compounds are used to produce different fibers.