LAYER 7

As we have indicated, nylon can be produced in a variety of forms.  In layer 7, because weight for weight it is stronger than steel wire, it is used as a resistant layer, to hold the many layers beneath it in shape.  This same kind of nylon is used for seat belts in cars and airplanes.

Taken from a 1970s DuPont poster.

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