Nylon

What is the source of Nylon?

Petroleum

What are the characteristics of Nylon?

• Transparent fiber

• Thermoplastic fiber

• Hydrophobic fiber

• Produced in multifilament and monofilament forms, as staple and tow

• Can be controlled luster, drape, and texture

What are the trade names for Nylon?

• Polyamide

• Tactel

• Cordura

• Supplex

• Geo-Tex

• Emana

What are the advantages of Nylon?

• Lightweight

• Wicking

• Excellent tenacity & abrasion resistance

• High elongation

• High resiliency (heat set)

• Excellent dimensional stability

• Excellent elastic recovery (good for hosiery)

What are the dissadvantages of Nylon?

• Low absorbency: static build up

• Pills readily

• Poor sunlight resistance

How should Nylon be cared for?

• Easy care

• Does not wrinkle easily

• Resistant to moths, mildew, carpet beetles, silverfish

• Resistant to alkalis, chlorine bleaches

• Dries quickly

• Fabric softener abates static

• Stain resistance

• Some may be degraded by sunlight

• Avoid high water, dryer, ironing temps.

• Color scavenger

Where are Nylon fibers used?

• Apparel

• Furnishings

• Industrial

• Dresses, carpets, swimwear, Hosiery

Burn test Nylon: In flame

Melts before igniting drips; self-extinguishes, produces white smoke

Burn test Nylon: Odor

Celery or slightly fishy

Burn test Nylon: Residue

Sticky or hard bead

What is Color Scavanger?

N/A