Introduction Nylon: man-made fibers in which fiber forming substance Is any long-chain synthetic polyamide in which less than 85%o of the amide linkages are attached to 2 aromatic rings Invented in 1938 in Du pont Largest market: carpet fiber 80% of market 14%o industrial and consumer products: tire cord fabrics and ropes 11% apparelIntroduction • Nylon: man-made fibers in which fiber forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polyamide in which less than 85% of the amide linkages are attached to 2 aromatic rings • Invented in 1938 in Du Pont • Largest market: carpet fiber 80% of market • 14% industrial and consumer products: tire cord, fabrics and ropes • 11% apparel