This synthetic fiber was
introduced in the 1930s. It was
another early substitute for
silk and soon quickly became the
fiber of choice for women's
stockings. The first commercial
production of nylon in the
United States was in 1939 by the
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and
Company.
Wallace H. Carothers, a chemist
of the Dupont Company played the
leader in this development of
nylon. This man-made fiber is
the second most used fiber in
the United States.
Production of nylon :
Nylon is made by forcing molten
nylon through very small holes
in a device called a spinneret.
The streams of nylon harden into
filament once they come in
contact with air. They are then
wound onto bobbins. These fibers
are drawn (stretched) after they
cool.
Drawing involves unwinding the
yarn or filaments and then
winding it around another spool.
Drawing makes the molecules in
each filament fall into parallel
lines. This gives the nylon
fiber strength and elasticity.
After the whole drawing process,
the yarn may be twisted a few
turns per yard or meters as it
is wound onto spools. Further
treatment to it can give it a
different texture or bulk.
Care of your nylon garment :
1)
Machine wash in cold water.
2) Wash it separately from other
types of fabric.
3) If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach to bleach
your nylon garment.
4) Turn the setting to low
before tumbling dry.
5) Remove your nylon garment
promptly from the tumbler
Other Tips :
Extensive washing and drying in
an automatic dryer can lead to
piling.
White nylon should be washed
separately to avoid it turning
grey.
To avoid yellowing of your white
nylon, you should bleach it
frequently with Sodium Perborate
bleach.
Properties of the nylon :
1)It is strong
and elastic.
2)It is easy to launder.
3)It dries quickly.
4)It retains its shape.
5)It is resilient and responsive
to heat setting.
Uses
:
Nylon is popular for hosiery and
is used to make track pants,
shorts, swimwear, active wear,
windbreakers, bedspread and
draperies. It can also be made
into parachutes, flak vests,
combat uniforms, tires and life
vests, or used as the netting of
bridal veils, umbrellas and
luggage.
Use
Temperature :
Use temperature is the maximum
temperature at which fibers can
be used continuously, without
the degradation of structural or
other required end-use
properties
User may specify either, both,
or neither of the "At Least" and
"No More Than" values. Products
returned as matches will meet
all specified criteria.
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