Nylon Was Patented in the United States in 1937

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Feb 162024
 
Nylon Toothbrushes

Nylon Toothbrushes

Nylon was patented in the United States in 1937. Wallace H. Carothers, an employee of DuPont, patented the amazing synthetic polymer. One of the first applications was to replace hog-bristle toothbrushes with nylon-bristle toothbrushes. Children could view the patent at: Nylon Patent.

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