The advantages of nylon

* Variation of luster: nylon has the ability to be very lustrous, semilustrous or dull. * Durability: its high tenacity fibers are used for seatbelts, tire cords, ballistic cloth and other uses. * High elongation * Excellent abrasion resistance * Highly resilient (nylon fabrics are heat-set) * Paved the way for easy-care garments * High resistance to: * ** insects, fungi and animals molds, mildew, rot many chemicals * Used in carpets and nylon stockings * Melts instead of burning Used in many military applications