Nylon (polyamide)
Is nylon (polyamide) breathable?
Only so-so: nylon (polyamide) doesn't absorb moisture, it moves it along – fine for sport, less so next to skin on a hot day.
What to do
- On hot days choose an open weave and a looser cut.
- For sport, synthetics wick sweat – but next to skin every day, natural or regenerated fibres feel better.
- Blends with cotton or linen breathe better than pure synthetics.
About nylon (polyamide)
Nylon and polyamide are the same thing: polyamide is the chemical name, nylon the first brand (DuPont, 1935) that became generic.
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Questions and answers
Frequently asked
01What is nylon (polyamide)?
Petroleum. Nylon and polyamide are the same thing: polyamide is the chemical name, nylon the first brand (DuPont, 1935) that became generic.
02Is nylon (polyamide) a natural fabric?
No – it's a synthetic fibre made from petroleum.
03Does nylon (polyamide) shrink?
No – nylon (polyamide) hardly shrinks, unless washed or ironed very hot.