nylon
Parachute cord material
Nylon is a synthetic polymer used to make fabric, rope, and molded products.
Developed in the 1930s, it became famous as the material for women's stockings—so much so that nylons became a word for the stockings themselves: She put on a fresh pair of nylons.
Nylon is strong, lightweight, and elastic, appearing in everything from parachutes to guitar strings to carpet fibers.
Strapped bag worn dorsally
- tentPortable fabric shelter
- parachuteDrag-creating descent device
- ropeThick twisted fibers
- climbingAscending by physical effort
harness · gaiters · duffel · daypack · hammock · straps · webbing · buckles
Fitted leg coverings
- hosieryLeg and foot garments
- pantyhoseSheer nylon leg garment
- lingerieWomen's fine intimate apparel
- underwearClothing worn beneath
bra · slip · camisole · leggings · tights · shapewear · bodystocking · garter
Toothed closure device
- thermosInsulated liquid container
- escalatorAutomated people-lifting stairs
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- xeroxDuplicate via machine
velcro · linoleum · jacuzzi · fiberglass · spandex · lycra · teflon · plexiglas
Able to stretch, rebounds
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- tensileCapable of elongation
- giveTo transfer possession
- pliabilityAbility to bend easily
spandex · lycra · snugness · tension · recovery · form-fitting · compression · supportive
Large repeated-unit molecule
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
- plasticCapable of being molded
Interlace strands into fabric
Very thin thread
- threadFiber for stitching
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- stapleBasic dietary necessity
denier · spinning · extrusion · bristle · toothbrush · suture · ply
Able to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
wear-resistant · abrasion-resistant · strong · rugged · reinforced · heavy-duty · tear-resistant · durable
backpack
Strapped bag worn dorsally
climbing · harness · gaiters · duffel · daypack · hammock · straps · webbing · buckles · carabiner
stockings
Fitted leg coverings
underwear · bra · slip · camisole · leggings · tights · shapewear · bodystocking · garter · knee-highs
zipper
Toothed closure device
- thermosInsulated liquid container
- escalatorAutomated people-lifting stairs
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
xerox · velcro · linoleum · jacuzzi · fiberglass · spandex · lycra · teflon · plexiglas · cellophane
elastic
Able to stretch, rebounds
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- tensileCapable of elongation
- giveTo transfer possession
pliability · spandex · lycra · snugness · tension · recovery · form-fitting · compression · supportive
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- polyamidePolymer linked by amide bonds
- thermoplasticHeat-softenable, repeatedly reshapable polymer
- petrochemicalProduct from crude processing
weave
Interlace strands into fabric
tulle · tricot · ballistic · knit · woven · jacquard · microfiber
filament
Very thin thread
- threadFiber for stitching
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
staple · denier · spinning · extrusion · bristle · toothbrush · suture · ply
resilient
Able to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
hard-wearing · wear-resistant · abrasion-resistant · strong · rugged · reinforced · heavy-duty · tear-resistant · durable · robust
- textilescotton, wool, silk, fabric, thread
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- fiberdietary fiber, fiber, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, fiber content
- fiberscotton, wool, silk, linen, hemp
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- nylon stockingsSynthetic leg hosiery
- nylon stringsPolymer guitar cords
- nylon lineSynthetic polymer cord
- nylon fabricSynthetic woven polymer
- nylon bagSynthetic fabric carrier
- nylon cordSynthetic fiber rope