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Advantages:
Nylon has many uses to it. These are some advantages of the fibre:
High
elongation
Used in many things ( including carpets and nylon stockings )
Many chemicals
Used in many military applications
Resistance to : fungi , insects and animals
Melts instead of burns
Can with stand in different temperatures
Ability to be
lustrous
Is heat set
Paved the way of easy-care garments
Disadvantages:
There are very few disadvantages to nylon as it is such a success but here are some:
High shrinkage in moulded sections
Pollution problems
Lack of stability
Does not absorb water well