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How strong is nylon?
nylon is about as strong as a spider's silk
Who created nylon?
Nylon was invented at DuPont laboratories by Wallace Hume Carothers. He also invented neoprene. These inventions were made prior to WW 2 and helped greatly in the war effort. Neoprene being a synthetic rubber and nylon a replacement for silk. Japan was the leading producer of silk and for obvious reasons we could not buy it from them during the war. Nylon was invented on February, 28 1935 in Wilmington Delaware.
Who invented rayon?
It was Georges Audemars who came up with this "artificial silk" in 1855. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.
A sentence for nylon?
The dog has a nylon leash.
Is nylon organic?
yes, indeed Nylon is. Nylon is a substance or substances of negative balance and can only ever be Organic because of the elements inside the Nylon it's self.
What are parachutes out of?
Parachutes were originally made of silk, but now they are probably made of an artificial material like nylon.
How is silk different to nylon?
Silk is more soft and smart than nylon! Silk looks nobler! Silk is a natural material; nylon is man-made.
What is the most common name for polyamide?
Natural proteins such as wool and silk and artificial such as nylon and aramids. Used in textiles, carpets and sportswear
How is silk and nylon different?
Silk is the fine thread that is the product of the silk worm. It is made by the little critter. Nylon is chemically created in the laboratory. The process involves forcing the liquid materials through fine holes to make artificial threads.
How strong is nylon?
nylon is about as strong as a spider's silk
What does nylon feels like?
Women like wearing stockings (female version of socks). During the second world war the silk that would normally be used to make stockings was instead used for making parachutes for the Military. Nylon is an artificial fibre that feels a lot like silk
What natural material does nylon resemble?
Nylon resembles silk in terms of its appearance and texture, as both materials are smooth, shiny, and lightweight. However, nylon is a synthetic fiber made from petrochemicals, while silk is a natural protein fiber produced by silkworms.
Is nylon man made or natural?
Nylon is a polyamide, a kind of a synthetic polymer, so it is definitely artificial, man made.
How is artificial silk different from natural silk?
Natural silk is made from the cocoons of silkworms; artificial silk is basically plastic.
What is the chemical structure for nylon?
Silk
Is nylon stocking made of silk?
no
What properties does nylon have?
nylon is a silky material. it was first used as a subsititute for silk and is one part silk and two parts plastic.
