Also refers to the finished material composed of textile and membrane. And while you may think of DuPont as an oligarchical industrial behemoth, we just smile and think of them as the Kevlar People. P.S. Remember, without chemicals life itself would be impossible. It is used to make the gaskets on dry suits. It is relatively fragile and requires care in order to last a long time.
Some people are allergic to latex.
Flexible rubber that is filled with tiny bubbles. The bubbles make it soft, stretchy, and buoyant. The gas bubbles also make it a good insulator. Nylon oxford is often chosen for paddling clothing because it is inherently water-shedding. When heated to the consistency of honey, it flows easily around the inside of a mold.