Nylon

Nylon is a type of synthetic polymer that belongs to the polyamide group. It was developed in 1935 by Wallace Carothers and his team at DuPont. Nylon is known for its strength, durability and elasticity, making it very popular in many industrial applications and products.

There are several types of nylon, each produced using different monomers and technologies. Nylons generally have excellent mechanical properties such as strength, abrasion resistance, and durability, making them suitable for a variety of applications.

Nylon is used to make a variety of products and materials such as:

Textiles: Nylon fibers are often used to make clothing, underwear, coats, jogging suits and other textile products. It has excellent abrasion resistance, elasticity and color retention properties.

Cabling and ropes: Nylon cable and ropes are very strong and weather resistant. They are often used in outdoor technology and outdoor activities.

Plastics: Nylon is used to make a variety of plastic products such as packaging, tubing, fasteners, and the like.

Technical components: Nylon is often used to make technical components such as gears, gears, bearings and other parts of machinery and equipment.

Automotive Industry: Nylon is used to make interior and exterior automotive components such as seat upholstery, interior panels, engine covers, and more.

Sports equipment: Nylon is used to make various sports products such as tennis rackets, skis, balls, etc.

Nylon is known for its properties such as high strength, resistance to abrasion, light weight and ability to maintain its shape. These properties make it a popular material in many industrial and consumer applications.