https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 09:18:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595841 Wed, 23 Dec 2015 08:35:37 +0000 Gigi 1595841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read all the responses, but I wonder if nylon is being added to counteract shrinkage. Wool is of course very prone to shrinking when washed, so the nylon might help stabilize that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595697 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:37:59 +0000 Basia 1595697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! I don't know why this stuck out for me so much this season, but this discussion has certainly eased my mind! Thank you so much, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595689 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:20:18 +0000 Anonymous 1595689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for posting about this. I'll look out for nylon/polyamide blends.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595677 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:05:50 +0000 Angie 1595677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Greyscale, polyester has its place - and has definitely earned its place in my own wardrobe. You might like to read that post.&nbsp;</p> <p>Diane, you're dead right.</p> <p>Joy, there you go.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595666 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:44:04 +0000 Anonymous 1595666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting, Greyscale. I greatly prefer nylon to polyester,both in blends and alone and mentioned it in Angie's post on polyester. I have some cotton/nylon buttondowns that hold their shape and color beautifully and never wrinkle. The nylon breathes better than polyester and doesn't seem to have or hold odors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595633 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:45:53 +0000 Greyscale 1595633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate the feel of many synthetics, but nylon is the one that I don't mind at all. It makes sweaters stronger and I haven't noticed any downsides (odor retention, etc).</p> <p>Also, I learned recently that nylon is called polyamide on labels in Europe. I'd been dismissing polyamide blends because I thought it was a form of polyester. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595612 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:49:43 +0000 rachylou 1595612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595606 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:46:10 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1595606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear wool sweaters, but I love cotton or rayon sweaters that have a bit of nylon blended in. It makes them much less likely to pill or look worn quickly, and it seems to make them more amenable to frequent washing. I had a cotton/nylon gray cardigan from Lane Bryant several years ago that I swear looked the same 10 years on as it did when I when I bought it. I finally donated it because I was sick of looking at it, not because it was worn.</p> <p>Acrylic, on the other hand, I avoid like the plague in sweaters because it always pills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595584 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:41:50 +0000 Diana 1595584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nylon adds strength and resilience to wools.&nbsp; It is much stronger, especially compared to shorter fiber wools like merino or cashmere. &nbsp; It's often added to yarn used to make socks, for example.&nbsp; The same yarn without nylon is generally softer/fluffier, but you're less likely to get pilling, holes, and stretched out knits if they contain a little bit of nylon.&nbsp; The nylon does not make the fabric feel nasty or plasticky, just a little less soft and fluffy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595554 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:49:37 +0000 Anonymous 1595554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's good to know, Angie and Diane! I do agree that nylon has its place. I just wasn't sure about adding it to sweaters. You have eased my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595548 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:40:29 +0000 Anonymous 1595548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think adding nylon helps to make the fibres and construction stronger. In other words, it adds resilience to wear.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595547 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:37:57 +0000 Angie 1595547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, natural fibres are not all what they are cracked up to be. I just wrote about that again in a post actually. (Read the comments too). Manmade fibres have earned their rightful place in fashion and continue to impress me:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2015/12/15/polyester-has-its-place-2/">http://youlookfab.com/2015/12/.....s-place-2/</a></p> <p>As for nylon specifically, I haven't noticed the nastiness of nylon used in blends so far. Acrylic - yes - can be very nasty - but not nylon. Nylon hosiery is fabulous and I wear nylon knee-highs all the time. I wish I could satisfy your question Basia, but this is all I have for you on Nylon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595539 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:25:28 +0000 Anonymous 1595539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to read what Angie thinks of nylon. I, too, have been wondering about this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nylon#post-1595533 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:22:04 +0000 Basia 1595533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - a question - I've noticed this season that many wool or cashmere blend sweaters have incorporated nylon. It feels to me like this is dfferent than prior years; is this a symptom of manufacturers trying to lower input costs? or is there something about nylon that makes it appealing to add to a sweater blend?</p> <p>Personally, I don't care for it, and would much prefer natural fibers especially if the item price is on the high side. Why should I pay a premium for what is essentially engineered plastic?! Thoughts? </p>