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Silk is very strong and resistant to tearing. Lightweight, silk is not a significant burden on aircraft, and can be carried, for example, on jumper's backs. It is resistant to moths, mildew and mold.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is waterproof and also windproof it also helps make friction which also helps have a safe landing xx
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∙ 11y agoNylon is very strong and very light to carry. Parachutes are water resistant so when it rains you have a parachute to cover you.
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∙ 12y agoThey are both very strong but light fabrics.
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What is a parachuote made of?
Parachutes are made of silk, or nylon
What are parachutes out of?
Parachutes were originally made of silk, but now they are probably made of an artificial material like nylon.
What were parachutes made of in world war 2?
Silk
What were World War 2 parachutes made out of?
Silk.
What were the first parachutes made from?
Silk. Later nylon was used.
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.
What did they use to make parachutes out of up until World War 2 and what are they made out of now?
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.
What make a good parachuit?
Parachutes are most commonly made from nylon, however they have, in the past, been made from silk and hemp.
Why use silk for parachutes?
because i said so 8-)
What are space probes parachutes made of?
silk or synthetic plastic such as Silray also used in the sixties for model-airplane covering. ( wings, etc).
How is silk made and what is it used for?
Silk is a natural fiber, secreted by silkworms to form their cocoons. Silk fabric is woven from the silk threads. The fabric is very soft, very slick, and very strong. It is used to make fine clothing- and at one time, it was used to make parachutes.
What were parachutes made of in ww2?
Parachutes were made of woven nylon fabric in WW2
