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Quality Control Order for Nylon yarn

Nylon weavers have urged the Central Government to implement the Quality Control Order on nylon filament yarn only after studying in detail the workability of the domestic and imported nylon yarn.

Sakshi Gupta Published On November 27th, 2024 Leave a comment

About Nylon

Nylon is a synthetic polymer, known as a polyamide (developed in the 1930s by Wallace Carothers).
It is formed by condensation polymerization of diamines and dicarboxylic acids or their derivatives.
Advantages of Nylon:
- Durable and long-lasting.
- High tensile strength.
- Lightweight and versatile.
- Resistant to mold, mildew and pests.
Disadvantages of Nylon:
- Relatively high cost of production.
- Non-biodegradable
- Absorbs moisture, which can affect performance in some applications.

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