1.   Kevlar, a type of woven nylon, is widely used in the sailing industry, both for the sails themselves and the poles holding up the sails.

2.   Solarweave is a tightly woven nylon with the feel of a soft cotton.

3.   Water can be boiled or filtered through tightly woven nylon cloth.

4.   Water filtered through tightly woven nylon cloth contains no larvae and is safe to drink.