Nylon is a man-made filament fiber. Due to its certain properties, nylon is widely used in making different products. There are numerous uses of nylon fiber.
In this article, I have shared a few applications of nylon filament (fibre and fabrics) for industrial uses and domestic uses.
Uses of Nylon Fiber
- Nylon is used for making machine parts like conveyor belts and seat belts,
- Nylon is used in technical textiles like flak jackets
- Nylon fabric is used in making parachutes and making airbags for cars
- Nylon yarns are used for making webbings that are used in bags and backpack manufacturing.
- Nylon yarn and filament are used for making fishing nets, mosquito nets, and ropes. The ropes are later used for many purposes.
- Tarpaulins sheets and tents are made of Nylon material,
- Another commonly used nylon fiber is sewing thread and ropes.
- Nylon fabrics are also preferred in women's intimate wear due to their fine denier, smooth feel, and durable texture.
- Nylon fabric is used in making activewear apparel – like sportswear t-shirts, shorts, jogging pants, shoes, etc. Another item in sports is the Nylon Speed Training Parachute.
- Nylon fabric is used in - making shopping bags (a very common bag found in rural areas), backpacks, umbrellas, camera cases, swimsuits, socks, gloves, hats, luggage, etc.
Application of Nylon fabric
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