Using nylon

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Using nylon
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Nylon was discovered in New York and London in
1935. Hence the name NY-LON
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• Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers known as
  polyamides

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It was first used commercially for toothbrushes
and ladies stockings
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It replaced silk in parachutes and flak vests
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• Today nylon fibres are used in many products
  including fabrics, carpets, musical strings, nets
  and rope

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Solid nylon is used in hair combs, machine screws
and gears