What Is Nylon?

Nylon, also known as nylon or polyamide fiber (PA), was the world’s first synthetic fiber. Its invention dates back to the 1930s and was invented by the American chemist Carothers and his team of researchers.

General 70D multiples of the fabric for nylon, such as 70D, 210D, 420D, 840D, 1680D are nylon material.

Characteristics of nylon

Advantages of wear resistance is higher than all other fibers, 10 times higher than cotton abrasion resistance, 20 times higher than wool, slightly added to some polyamide fibers in the blended fabrics, can greatly improve its abrasion resistance.

However, the heat resistance and light resistance of polyamide fiber is poor, the retention is not good, the clothes made of polyester is not as stiff as polyester.

Origin of polyester

The synthesis of polyester was first discovered in the early 1930s by British chemists Whinfield and Dickson. In the course of their research on synthetic polymers, they accidentally discovered a new material with properties similar to natural fibers, which was the prototype of polyester.

With further research into the properties of this new material, polyester was found to have excellent physical properties, including high strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. These excellent properties make polyester in the textile industry quickly applied. 1941, the United States DuPont (DuPont) for the first time to achieve the industrial production of polyester, which marks the polyester into the commercialization stage. In the next few decades, polyester has been continuously improved and perfected, widely used in a variety of textile manufacturing, such as clothing, home textiles, industrial supplies.

With the continuous development of polyester technology, its application areas have also been expanded. In the mid-20th century, polyester became one of the main materials in the apparel industry and was widely used in the production of a variety of garments, ranging from shirts and pants for daily wear to dresses and suits for haute couture. In addition, polyester is also used in the manufacture of home textiles, such as bedding, curtains, and towels, and is favored by consumers for its durability and ease of cleaning.

As technology continues to advance, polyester’s applications continue to expand. In the industrial field, polyester is used to make industrial supplies such as canvas, ropes, filter materials, etc. Its abrasion and chemical resistance make it ideal for industrial products.

Fabric Classification

Nylon fiber fabrics can be divided into three categories: pure spinning, blended spinning and interwoven fabrics.

• Nylon Pure Fabrics:

With nylon silk as raw material woven into a variety of fabrics.

Common nylon taffeta, nylon crepe, etc. are this kind.

Characterized by very good abrasion resistance and it is not easy to deform.

• Nylon blended and interwoven fabrics:

The use of nylon filament or staple fiber and other fibers for the

Blended or interwoven fabrics. There are many kinds of such fabrics

There are nylon and rayon, viscose fiber, acrylic and other blended or interwoven products

This kind of fabric gathers the advantages of various fibers, good abrasion resistance, high strength and good elasticity.

Fabric Applications

• Garment

Because of its abrasion resistance, strength and elasticity, nylon is widely used to make sportswear, outdoor clothing, underwear, socks and so on.

Nylon can also be blended with other fibers to make various styles of garments.

• Industrial Fabrics

Nylon’s strength and high abrasion resistance make it ideal for industrial fabrics.

It can be used by hand to make conveyor belts, conveyor belts, tents, parachutes, and more.

• Medical Supplies

Medical applications for nylon mainly include sutures and medical implants.