Silk
Nylon
Candles clean up beautifully with nylon hosiery. Just ball up a piece of stocking and buff the candle gently.
Nylon does not breathe like cotton and light weight fabrics. By breathe, it means the fabric does not allow air to pass through. So, you'd get hot and sweaty wearing nylon in the summertime. This is one reason women stopped wearing "nylons", whether hosiery or pantyhose; before 1980, wearing hose was almost mandatory for women.
Nylon.
nylon
Silk, up until the war. Japan controlled all the silk-making areas, so silk was unobtainable, for either parachutes or ladies hosiery. Both are made of the synthetic nylon today.
The Remington nylon 10s were made (1962-1964) before serial numbers were required (1968)and I think all of them were made without a SN.
Umbrellas are made out of paper and nylon.
Danskin tights originated from Europe. It started as a small venture selling women hosiery which was later developed into a big company largely serving the needs of women dancers. Today they meet almost all sports needs of women. Their headquarters is situated in New York.
Women's nylon stockings. Also cloth, rope, brushes, and many more items are made from nylon
Nylon is often used in clothing because it is a durable and lightweight synthetic fiber that can withstand wear and tear. It is known for its strength, elasticity, and shape retention properties, making it suitable for activewear, hosiery, and outerwear. Nylon also dries quickly and resists wrinkles, making it a practical choice for clothing items.
Nylon fibre was strong, elastic and light. It was lustrous and easy to wash. So the ropes are made up of nylon. Parachutes also made up of nylon.