Properties of Nylon

The basic properties of different types of nylon are similar, however certain variations also exist. Some of the properties are:

• Strength: Nylon has lot of strength. The fiber has high abrasion resistance.
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• Elasticity: Nylon is one of the most elastic fibers. After being stretched, it easily returns to its normal shape.
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• Resilience: Nylon is quite resilient. The fiber does not wrinkle easily and becomes smooth after some time.
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• Absorbency: Nylon does not absorb much moisture. It does noit get wet easily as most of watre runs off the smooth fabric easily. It is widely used for manufacturing rain coats and shower curtains.
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• Heat Conductivity: Nylon is not a good conductor of heat.