The History Of Nylon
The History Of Nylon The History Of Nylon The history of nylon really starts with the term hosiery which was first coined around the early 16th century. This was mainly due to the fact that tights in its singular form were called hose. This is where the word pantyhose came from. Most men at this time wore hose as a part of their daily outfits. If you’ve ever been to see a Shakespearean play, you will no doubt have seen them. Most of the characters wear hose, unless it is one of Shakespeare’s histories. These were mainly knitted garments. They were made from yarns such as cotton and silk. These products were quite expensive as at the time. Almost all leg wear was made from silk imported from China. It was not good etiquette for women to show their legs. So hosiery was not a necessary part of a lady’s wardrobe. The 20th century soon changed all that. Once the Victorian customs of dressing a lady’s legs was gone, legs were o...