Nylon

Nylon textile

When it first entered the public consciousness in 1938, nylon claimed a novelty no other product could match. Its predecessor, rayon, had been touted as “artificial silk, ” a phrase that implied both economy and imitation. But nylon was billed by its manufacturer, DuPont, as a thing unto itself. As the first commercially viable synthetic fiber, nylon ushered in a fashion revolution…

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Does nylon fabric stretch

Stretch velvet: More of a novelty than most other lingerie fabrics listed, stretch velvet can be a fun addition to your lingerie wardrobe. The plush nap is soft and fun to wear, making great robes, leggings, or slinky slips. Be aware that stretch velvet does add bulk due to the pile, so opt to use it on garments that are not meant to be hidden beneath fitted clothing and that…

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Waterproof nylon

Waterproof textiles have wide applications in many fields such as sportswear, protective clothing, and orthopedic dressing. Breathability is an important factor of clothing comfort. Nanofibrous layers have application in these fields due to their interconnected porous area and high surface area. In this work, two different nanofiber layers were fabricated and examined as waterproof…

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Nylon Lycra Spandex fabric

Tricot means it will have a four way stretch. These fabrics are only made from primarily using nylon yarns. This group includes most of all our printed lycra fabrics. Lamination has become a very popular method of combining two different fabrics together. Say you want a wicking lycra with texture on the inside and a tough nylon lycra on the outside. This group of fabrics are…

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Nylon Breathable

In Woking with Scott Bourne of PhotoFocus.com we Designed this Custom Photo Vest, with numerous pockets of Extra Lens, Camera Bodies, Filters, Batteries, Memory Cards, cold weather gear, comes with a Hydration Sleeve so you can put your camelback or other bladder there, it comes standard with large Inside zipper pockets, for flat items like Maps, note pads

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