Nylon and polyester are both synthetic fabrics, but nylon production is more expensive, which results in a higher price for the consumer. Nylon also tends to be more durable and weather-resistant, which is why it is more likely to be used in outdoor apparel or gear. Both fabrics are flame retardant, but nylon is stronger, while polyester is more heat-resistant.
Both nylon and polyester are used in a wide variety of items, from apparel, to home furnishing, to consumer electronics, and much more.
Apparel
Polyester yarn is more widely used in apparel, found in almost every form of clothing. Typically nylon is only used for blouses, dresses, foundation garments, hosiery, lingerie, tights, underwear, raincoats, ski apparel, windbreakers, swimwear and cycle wear.
Here you can get detail difference between nylon and polyester yarn:
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Nylon |
Polyester |
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Chemical Name |
Polyamide |
Polyethylene Naphthalate |
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Manufacture |
Created as a liquid, mechanically spun and dried into individual fibers. |
Spun into thread from chemical solution. |
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Uses |
More common to certain kinds of apparel, including lingerie,tights, raincoats, and swimwear. Carpets, drapes, and bedding. More wide range of industrial uses. |
More widely used in all kinds of apparel. Carpets, drapes, andbedding. Some industrial use. |
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Wearability |
Low moisture absorbency |
Wrinkle resistant |
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Durability |
Exceptionally strong, abrasion resistant, resistant to damage from oil and many chemicals. |
Strong, resistant to stretching and shrinking, resistant to most chemicals, crisp and resilient wet or dry, abrasion resistant. |
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Flammability |
Melts then burns rapidly |
Melts and burns at same time |
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Environmental impact |
Most nylon made from unavoidable oil refinery byproducts |
Non-biodegradable, but can be recycled - possible to purchase 100% recycled polyester |
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Comfort |
Light-weight, warm, smooth, soft, quick drying. |
Quick drying, light-weight, smooth. |
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Styles |
Blouses, dresses, foundation garments, hosiery, lingerie, underwear, raincoats, ski apparel, windbreakers, swimwear, cycle wear. |
Every form of clothing |
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Appearance |
Lustrous, wide range of colors. |
Wide range of colors, slightly slick. |
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Allergic reactions |
Possible, more likely caused by finishing resins, fibers repel typical allergens. |
Possible, more likely caused by finishing resins, fibers repel typical allergens. |
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Maintenance |
Easy to wash, mildew resistant. |
Easily washed, mildew resistant. |
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Cleaning |
Easy to wash, mildew-resistant. Can be dried on low heat cycle, but must be removed as soon as finished. Can be ironed. Cannot be dry-cleaned. |
Easy to wash, mildew-resistant. Can be dried on low heat cycle, but must be removed as soon as finished. Can be ironed. Can usually be dry-cleaned. |
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