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Nylon: A Revolution in Textiles
By Audra J. Wolfe
The invention of nylon in 1938 promised sleekness and practicality
for women who sought an alternative to costly
and delicate silk stockings. But nylon's impact
soon reached much further—it
ushered in a textile revolution for consumers
and the military alike, ultimately helping
the Allies win World War II. Read
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