nylon fabric

Stretchy synthetic material

Nylon fabric is textile woven or knitted from nylon, a synthetic polymer known for its strength, elasticity, and resistance to abrasion.

It appears in everything from stockings and activewear to parachutes and tents: The jacket is made of lightweight nylon fabric.

Nylon fabric dries quickly and resists mildew, making it popular for outdoor gear.

Related

parachute cord · stockings · lightweight · monofilament · ripstop · ripstop nylon · fishing nets · hosiery · synthetic fiber · denier · elastic · activewear · water-resistant · quick dry · smooth texture · ropes · nylon thread · durable

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Opposites
material origin

nylon fabriccotton

Plant fiber for textiles

silk · wool · linen · natural fiber · organic cotton

fiber characteristics

nylon fabriclinen

Flax-derived textile

breathable fabric · cotton · wool · muslin · gauze

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fabric

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G