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How was nylon used to advantage in World War 2?
Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
Why were nylon stockings so hard to get during world war 2?
Because all of DuPont's nylon production was focused on the war effort, for parachutes, tents, etc.
Were World War 2 parachutes reuseable?
The parachutes in World War 2 were reusable except when they were in enemy territory. They had to bury their chutes then.
What were parachutes made of in world war 2?
Silk
What were World War 2 parachutes made out of?
Silk.
How was nylon used to advantage in World War 2?
Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
Why were nylon stockings so hard to get during world war 2?
Because all of DuPont's nylon production was focused on the war effort, for parachutes, tents, etc.
Were World War 2 parachutes reuseable?
The parachutes in World War 2 were reusable except when they were in enemy territory. They had to bury their chutes then.
What were parachutes made of in world war 2?
Silk
What were World War 2 parachutes made out of?
Silk.
What did they use to make parachutes out of up until World War 2 and what are they made out of now?
Silk, up until the war. Japan controlled all the silk-making areas, so silk was unobtainable, for either parachutes or ladies hosiery. Both are made of the synthetic nylon today.
Why were nylons rationed in World War 2?
Nylon was used as a replacement for silk (which came from Japan and China) and was used in the war effort- parachutes, cannon powder bags, etc. Since it was in short supply, it was rationed to civilians.
Did the World War 2 have nylon hoses?
yes
Did they use parachutes in World War 2?
Yes. There were many occasions when troops were parachuted in.
Why were World War 2 parachutes white?
The cost to change their color was considered prohibitive.
Why did the women have to give up there nylon stockings?
When the World War 2 effort started they need nylon to make parachutes. So because nylon stockings were so popular women would take a pencil or pen and draw a black line that looked like a seem up the back of their legs to make it look like they were wearing nylons.
Was it possible for Roosevelt to order parachutes foe troops during World War 2?
yes
