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Q: Why is nylon used to make parachute's?
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How was nylon used to advantage in World War 2?

Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.


Which fiber is used for making parachutes and stockings?

Nylon is used for both parachutes and stockings.


What material are used to make military parachutes?

I think that they currently use nylon, but they used to use silk


What is the best material to make frames for parachutes?

nylon threads


What were the first parachutes made from?

Silk. Later nylon was used.


During the Great Depression when did military use polyester in parachutes?

In 1941 right when pearl harbor happended. They used the material nylon to make these parachutes during the great depression also.


What were parachutes made of in ww2?

Parachutes were made of woven nylon fabric in WW2


What do you make with nylon?

Nylon is used for making:nylon stockings and socks(because it has good elasticity)nylon toothbrushesgarments(because it is wear resistant)to make ropes(including those used during rock climbing), tents, fishing nets and parachutes(because it is very strong)to make combs,zip fasteners and machine parts


When was nylon first developed?

rip stop nylon was first developed in world war two, it was used for parachutes mainly and probably blankets


What properties of silk that make them suitable material for parachutes?

silk is no longer used for making parachutes. It was a good material before nylon came along, but no parachutes are made from silk anymore. Not for decades. <><><><> When it WAS used, it was because it was very light, extremely strong, was not bulky, and could be woven in a very tight weave.


When was ripstop nylon first developed?

rip stop nylon was first developed in world war two, it was used for parachutes mainly and probably blankets


Why ropes made of nylon used in elevators and cranes?

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.