nylon fiber

Artificial textile strand

Nylon fiber is synthetic polymer thread used in textiles, rope, and industrial applications.

Nylon was the first fully synthetic fiber, prized for its strength, elasticity, and resistance to moisture and abrasion.

It appears in stockings, carpets, parachutes, and fishing line: The tent was made of lightweight nylon fiber.

Related

fabric · weave · silky · smooth · stretchy · parachute · rope · fishing line · textile · polymer · plastic · durable · sheer · sheer fabric · pantyhose · mesh · knit · lightweight

Opposites
synthetic vs. natural origin

nylon fibernatural fiber

Material from living sources

cotton · silk · wool · linen · plant fiber

Family

nylon, fiber, fibers, fibrous, fibre, fibres

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