Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
Because all of DuPont's nylon production was focused on the war effort, for parachutes, tents, etc.
The parachutes in World War 2 were reusable except when they were in enemy territory. They had to bury their chutes then.
Silk
Silk.
Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
Because all of DuPont's nylon production was focused on the war effort, for parachutes, tents, etc.
The parachutes in World War 2 were reusable except when they were in enemy territory. They had to bury their chutes then.
Silk
Silk.
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.
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.
yes
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.
The cost to change their color was considered prohibitive.
Yes. There were many occasions when troops were parachuted in.
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