The question “Is nylon noisy?” should be an obvious one, but what exactly makes it so? It is a man-made material that sticks to your skin, picks up static electricity, and creates a crackling noise when you rub it against your body. This noise increases as you rub the material against your skin. This effect is especially apparent when the material is wet, so you should always wear a cotton or wool shirt when rubbing it against your skin.
Acoustic properties
Nylon is a synthetic material used in construction of many different building components. It is lightweight and strong, yet has a low sound absorption capacity. Acoustic measurements are performed with a Kundt tube and are usually performed at frequencies ranging from 200 Hz to 6.3 kHz. Its acoustic properties are shown in Figure 3, which plots sound absorption coefficient at normal incidence versus frequency. This research will provide important information for designers of many different building applications.
The speed of sound in air is determined by the critical frequency, which is the frequency at which the acoustic wavelength in air matches the wavelength of the plate being bent. The higher the critical frequency, the greater the isolation properties of the composite. However, this is not to say that nylon has lower acoustic isolation. In fact, there are important differences between the two materials. One thing to keep in mind is that the acoustic properties of nylon are similar to those of wool and other natural fibres.
Static electricity
It’s possible to remove the noise from nylon by using a static cling lotion. Static electricity occurs on fabrics because of friction and the movement of electrons. When a shirt rubs against your skin, the charge is transferred from one material to the next. As the charge moves, it releases energy in the form of sound and light. This is one reason why nylon is noisy. This is also a common problem when wearing nylon or pantyhose.
The noise that comes from a nylon fabric is generated by rubbing two nonconductive materials. The rubbing happens in between layers of clothes. While friction is the primary cause of static electricity, clothing that is worn on top of another can become charged as well. This is particularly bad in climates with a high amount of static electricity. For example, rubbing a balloon against your clothes will add excess electrons, or negative charges to the balloon. The wall will now be more positively charged than the balloon.
Noise
A research has been performed on the sound-absorbing properties of Nylon and its composite structure. The nylon roller has a high impact resistance and an elastic solid rubber damping ring, while the air layers are embedded in a composite sound proof construction. The results of this study show that the nylon roller can effectively absorb noise and provides smooth running on uneven floors. Its noise-absorbing properties are further enhanced by its low rolling resistance. These characteristics make Nylon a promising candidate for noise-reduction applications.
Shhh-Slip
Carole Gonzales was fed up with the noise caused by regular nylons and decided to create her own solution. She started by making patterns on white butcher paper, which led to several prototypes. She then tried short slips and pettipants, but eventually settled on a generously cut nylon slip. After working for four months on a prototype, she was able to identify the best fabric and iron out the sizing issues. She spent around $15,000 on the development process.
Cordura
You may have heard of Ballistic Nylon or Cordura, but what is the difference? These two fabrics are made of durable, waterproof nylon. Ballistic Nylon is also loud because it is made of nylon, and it’s very hard to find this material in any color except black. However, if you’re looking for a quality hiking pack, consider CORDURA. The noise is less noticeable in this fabric than in Ballistic Nylon.
Cordura is not a specific fabric, but a brand name for a fabric made from this material. Originally, DuPont developed this fabric for use in military tires. Later, however, scientists developed nylon fabrics, and DuPont applied the Cordura name to a new line of these materials. The name was later changed to reflect its new status in the nylon family. Manufacturers learned how to dye Cordura after 1977.
