nylon
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Made of or manufactured from the synthetic material nylon. This adjective is usually used attributively and often undeclined.
Für die Wanderung zog er seine alten, aber robusten nylone Socken an.
For the hike, he put on his old but sturdy nylon socks.
The adjective 'Nylon' (nylon) is often used like a noun before another noun and is not declined. This form is very common, especially in product descriptions.
Sie trägt eine Nylon-Strumpfhose.
She is wearing nylon tights.
To describe that something is made of the material nylon, you can also simply use the preposition 'aus' (made of/from). This construction is always correct and easy to form.
Die Jacke ist aus Nylon und daher sehr leicht.
The jacket is made of nylon and is therefore very light.
The word 'Nylon' (nylon) is often combined with clothing or technical products known for their tear resistance and lightness. Typical examples are stockings, ropes, or tents.
Nylonstrümpfe waren in den 50er Jahren eine modische Revolution.
Nylon stockings were a fashion revolution in the 1950s.
