Quote Originally Posted by UncleFrosty View Post
Am I incorrect in my belief that nylon (aramid/aramide - name perhaps derived from arachnid) is our attempt at synthesising spiderweb. Similar thing with Kevlar???
Nylon has been around for long time, hasn't it? Since 1930's according to wikipedia.
Not sure about the origin of the name though. Wiki says it's a made up name.

Invention of nylon made a huge difference to string instruments like classical guitars. Before that they were using steel strings or strings made out of guts of animals.