Nylon is an extremely strong, cheap and durable material that is used in a variety of industries and by a variety of people. Nylon is made into fabric or threads and used to create things like ropes, clothing and table cloths which are all everyday household items. . Nylon also has good UV rating and is flexible and stretchable making it especially ideal for clothes. Nylon is then also used to create thermoplastics by reinforcing it with things like glass. Thermoplastic is often used in car components near the engine because it is heat resistant, making it a better alternative than metal. Out of all nylon produced 35% of nylon produced is sent to the automobile industry. Nylon has set a new bar of achievement for the fashion industry with the introduction of nylon in most leggings and most wedding dresses. The invention of nylon has saved many lives in wars, as it has a common appearance in parachute strings. It acts as a more reliable option as oppose to cotton.