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The 36 pages that link to Nylon, each with the reason it gives.

• CycloalkaneRelated: Cyclohexane derivatives are key intermediates in producing nylon monomers.

• Fishing netRelated: Nylon made strong, lightweight fishing nets practical at large scale.

• Dental flossRelated: Nylon replaced silk in floss production during the Second World War.

• LingerieRelated: Nylon enabled lightweight, smooth, and relatively affordable lingerie fabrics.

• SpandexRelated: Nylon was used in garments before spandex offered greater elastic stretch and recovery.

• SwimsuitRelated: Nylon is a common swimsuit fiber because it is lightweight and abrasion-resistant.

• ToothbrushRelated: Most modern toothbrush bristles are made from nylon fibers.

• One-piece swimsuitRelated: Nylon fibers became a common basis for quick-drying swimsuit fabric.

• PantiesRelated: Nylon helped expand lightweight, durable options for mass-produced underwear.

• Stephanie KwolekRelated: Kwolek joined DuPont’s polymer research effort during the era shaped by nylon’s success.

• VelcroRelated: Nylon fibers are commonly used to make durable hook-and-loop strips.

• Swim briefsRelated: Nylon fibers make many swim briefs lightweight and quick-drying.

• Flight jacketRelated: Nylon enabled lighter, moisture-resistant flight jackets than traditional leather designs.

• PantyhoseRelated: Fine nylon filaments give many sheer pantyhose their characteristic strength and transparency.