polyamide
Nylon's chemical class
A polyamide is a synthetic polymer containing amide linkages, used to make durable fibers and plastics.
Nylon is the most familiar polyamide, appearing in stockings, rope, and engineering components.
The material resists abrasion and heat, making it useful for everything from clothing to machine parts.
Woven or knit material
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- threadFiber for stitching
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
knit · woven · garment · apparel · clothing · activewear · sportswear · windbreakers
Tough synthetic polymer fiber
- KevlarProtective synthetic fiber
- bio-basedDerived from living matter
- transparentAllowing light through
- high-temperatureVery great heat
Threadlike structural strands
- filamentVery thin thread
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
- hosieryLeg and foot garments
parachutes · carpets · bristles · toothbrush · fishing line · rope · cable ties · zippers
Large repeated-unit molecule
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
- resinViscous plant secretion
thermoplastic · crystalline · amorphous · molecular weight · chain · synthesis · condensation · diamine
Capable of elongation
- strengthPower to exert force
- durabilityResistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
elasticity · rigidity · stiffness · modulus · wear-resistant · heat-resistant · chemical-resistant · impact
fabric
Woven or knit material
weave · knit · woven · garment · apparel · clothing · activewear · sportswear · windbreakers · outerwear
aramid
Tough synthetic polymer fiber
- KevlarProtective synthetic fiber
- bio-basedDerived from living matter
- transparentAllowing light through
fibers
Threadlike structural strands
- filamentVery thin thread
- monofilamentOne unbroken fiber
- stockingsFitted leg coverings
hosiery · parachutes · carpets · bristles · toothbrush · fishing line · rope · cable ties · zippers · moisture-wicking
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- copolymerMulti-monomer molecular chain
resin · thermoplastic · crystalline · amorphous · molecular weight · chain · synthesis · condensation · diamine
tensile
Capable of elongation
- strengthPower to exert force
- durabilityResistance to wear
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
resilience · elasticity · rigidity · stiffness · modulus · wear-resistant · heat-resistant · chemical-resistant · impact · flexural
extrusion
Pushing through a die
- pelletsSmall compressed spheres
- granulesSmall discrete particles
- automotiveRelating to motor vehicles
gears · bearings · bushings · housings · connectors · fasteners · tubing · film · coating · composite
- plasticsplastics, plastic, polymers, polymer, polyethylene
- nylonnylon, nylon stockings, ripstop, tent fabric, hosiery
- synthetic fibersnylon, polyester, acrylic, rayon, spandex
- condensation polymersnylon, polyester, polyurethane, polycarbonate, PET
- polymerspolymer, elastomers, monomer, polyurethane foam, silicone rubber
- adhesivesglue, epoxy, tape, adhesive, Elmer's
polyamidepolyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
polyethylene · polyurethane · polypropylene · polycarbonate · acrylic