Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Synthetic Fiber

Nylon, the first synthetic fiber, made its debut in the United States as a replacement for silk, just in time for World War II rationing. Its novel use as a material for women's stockings overshadowed more practical uses, such as a replacement for the silk in parachutes and other military uses. H. Chardonnet produced a synthetic fiber in 1924 which saved alot of money for Americans throughout the years!

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