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Discuss the properties of nylon that make it such a useful fibre.

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Following properties make nylon a useful fibre:
(a) Nylon is very strong and elastic. Its thread is stronger than a steel wire.
(b) It is light and wrinkle resistant.
(c) Nylon is also wear resistant. This is the reason why nylon garments last for a long time.
(d) It is easy to wash and absorbs very little water. Therefore clothes made from nylon dry quickly.

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