When you ride your bike, you wear a helmet to protect your head. If you play football or other sports, you may wear helmets or shin guards made of plastic, But did you ever think you would wear plastic clothes?
Soon after plastics were invented, scientists learned how to make some of them into wearable fabric. For example, nylon is an artificial fabric made from plastic Nylon is lightweight and waterproof. That’s why it is a popular fabric for outdoor clothes. When it’s cold outside and the wind is blowing hard, do you put on a waterproof jacket? If you do, the chances are you’re wearing plastic.
The lining of your jacket probably contains polyester. Polyester is another artificial material. It is often used in coat linings because it is durable and warm.
Many other things we wear are made from artificial fabrics. Look at your boots. Do the soles look like rubber? Today most “rubber” is made from nylon mixed with other artificial materials. Like rubber that comes from the rubber tree, it is good at keeping water out.
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