1) American invention 2) Artificial fabric 3) Astroturf fiber 4) Astroturf material 5) Backpack material 6) Broadcast only new material 7) Brush material 8) Camping tent fabric 9) Chute fabric 10) Chute material 11) Climbing rope material 12) Clothing fabric 13) Cord-tire material 14) Dental floss material
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A variety of synthetic polymeric amides
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Nylon or polyamide is an engineering grade thermal plastic used in extruder based and laser sintering systems. There are different versions providing a range mechanical properties in either filament or powder form. These include nylon-6,6; nylon-6; nylon-6,9; nylon-6,10; nylon-6,12; nylon-11; nylon-12 and nylon-4,6.
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any synthetic plastic material composed of polyamides of high molecular weight and usually, but not always, manufactured as a fibre. Nylons were ... [15 related articles]
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A fiber formed from long-chain polymeric amides.
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A group of polymers containing amide groups recurring in the chain. The commonest nylon is made by condensation of adipic acid and hexamethylene diamine. Nylon is chemically inert, heat-resistant, tough and very strong, and is extruded and drawn to make synthetic fibers, or cast and molded into bear...
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A synthetic fiber known for its resistance to abrasion, inherent elasticity and strength which makes it ideal for use in upholstery fabrics. Nylon fabrics have a tendency to pill easily and to attract surface soil.
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A class of polymers that is widely use in the clothing industry (amongst others). Their common feature is the presence of a -C(O)-NH- link between monomer units. This is also called a peptide bond. See Nylon 66 and Nylon 6.
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Generic term for fiber made from synthetic polyamides extracted from coal and oil. It's used widely in outdoor clothing and gear.
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Fabric made of manufactured polyamide fiber. Strong, resilient, and flexible.
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Produced in 1938, the first completely synthetic fiber developed. Known for its high strength and excellent resilience, nylon has superior abrasion resistance and high flexibility. A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polyamide.
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A completely synthetic fiber, nylon is known for its superior flexibility and excellent resilience. Quick-drying nylon fabric is naturally hydrophobic and resistant to shrinkage and wrinkling. Developed in the 1930s by scientists at Du Pont, nylon was the first truly synthetic fiber to be commercialized. Nylon fibers have the luster of silk and the...
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Produced in 1935 by DuPont, its the first completely synthetic fibre developed. Known for its high strength and excellent resilience, nylon has superior abrasion resistance and high flexibility.
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Nylon is a synthetic long-chain polymer plastic similar in chemical structure to protein.
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For Wire and Cable applications, Nylon, a thermoplastic compound, is used exclusively as a jacketing material. Nylon Jackets provide the insulation system a high degree of mechanical and chemical protection.
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A synthetic polymer used in the manufacture of fibres. DiscoveredPatented by Wallace Carothers, which he invented in 1934. Marketed by Du Pont in 1939.
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noun a synthetic fabric
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Produced in 1938, the first completely synthetic fiber developed. Known for its high strength and excellent resilience, nylon has superior abrasion resistance and high flexibility.
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Generic term for a man-made fiber made of long chain or synthetic polymides extracted coal and petroleum. Also known as the
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Man made synthetic polymer fibre. Alternative name for polyamide.
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A swimsuit material.
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A synthetic fiber first discovered by DuPont chemists in 1938, but not used in carpet until much later. Today it is the most often used fiber for carpet and can come in either filament or staple form. Features include cleanability, dyeability, stain and soil resistance, resistance to abrasion, ability to recover resiliency, moth proof, mildew proof...
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[Fabrics] The first completely synthetic fiber developed. Known for its high strength and excellent resilience, nylon has superior abrasion resistance and high flexibility.
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Nylon is a lightweight polymer set with heat during its creation, with the ability to withstand high temperatures and resist abrasion.
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any of a class of thermoplastic polyamides capable of extrusion when molten into fibers, sheets, etc., of extreme toughness, strength, and elasticity, synthesized by the interaction of a dicarboxylic acid with a diamine: used esp. for yarn, fabrics, and bristles, as for brushes. · stockings made of nylon, esp. sheer, full-length ones for wo...
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