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7 March, 07:14

In the early 1930s a fabric made of yarns with a rubber core covered by another fabric was developed and used to make bathing suits that had stretch and allowed the suit to better fit the body. What was the name of the fabric?

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  1. 7 March, 07:43
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    Nylon

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    Nylon (6,6) was invented by Wallace Hume Carothers at DuPont's research facility, he began the research in 1927 and first nylon was produced on Feb 28, 1935 using diamines. It could be easily melted and processed into shapes, films and fibres.

    Nylon can be mixed with various additives to change its property. It is significantly used in fibres and fabric, shapes and films. It was first successful synthetic polymer. It revolutionised the garment industry as later Dacron, Orlon, Lycra and Spandex were also invented and used to make swimsuits.
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