answersLogoWhite

0

Nylon was invented by a chemist working for Du Pont in 1935. It is widely believed that the name Nylon was given because of the two countries, New York and London, who were involved in its creation.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How was nylon invented?

By Dupont Chemical Co. and it means new york.London. nylon.


What polymer was invented fifty years ago to replace silk?

Nylon, invented by a chemist at the DuPont Chemical Company in 1935, and first used in women's stockings in 1940.


Was there Nylon in the Middle Ages?

There was no nylon in the Middle Ages. Nylon was invented in the 20th century; the Middle Ages ended in the 15th.


Which artificial fiber was invented in 1938?

Nylon


When was the first nylon toothbrush invented?

1401


When was the Nylon stocking invented?

Although nylon was not originally invented for use in stockings, it was unveiled in this design in 1939 at the World's Fair in New York to a women's club.


Who invented nylon stockings?

dr.wallace h. carothers


Who invented nylon tights?

the fresh prince of belair


Why was nylon invented?

Nylon was invented as a synthetic alternative to silk, which was in high demand for stockings and other textile applications before World War II. The goal was to create a strong, durable, and affordable material that could mimic the qualities of silk.


Who discovered nylon?

Nylon was not discovered it was invented. Wallace Carothers first produced it in 1935 at the DuPont Experimental Station.


Is nylon a common noun?

Yes, the noun 'nylon' is a common noun, a general word for a type of a strong, lightweight, elastic synthetic polymer that can be produced as filaments, sheets, or molded objects; a word for any nylon in any form.


Where doed nylon come from?

The word nylon is from names of two cities:NY = New YorkLON = London