Nylon: The History

Ever since Nylon was developed it has replaced and changed several fiber products. Nylon is a widely used fiber. It can be a solid plastic or used as a thin fiber in clothing. Developed by Wallace Hume Carothers in 1934, Nylon was the world’s first completely synthetic fiber. He discovered Nylon while in search for a synthetic fiber at the DuPont Experimental Station. Carothers committed suicide in 1937. His partner overtook the project and Nylon went …

…rope, etc. After Nylon was released it was quickly used solely in the war. After the war was over there was a large demand for Nylon. Nylon is an affordable substitute to silk and has an easier harvesting process. Nylon is low in bulk and weight. Nylon isn’t all the comfortable and can get sticky in hot climates. Nylon is used in lots of everyday products. Ones that are obvious others that are hidden.