Invention of Nylon

The video discusses the evolution of clothing materials from natural fibers like wool, cotton, and silk to the invention of synthetic fibers, specifically nylon. It highlights the revolutionary impact of nylon, introduced at the 1939 New York World's Fair, and its inventor, Wallace Carruthers. Nylon's unique properties, such as strength and durability, made it suitable for various applications, including ropes and parachutes during WWII, and continue to be used in products like bags and bulletproof vests.

What are the properties of nylon that make it suitable for use in ropes and parachutes?

List some modern applications of nylon mentioned in the text.