This document discusses nylon, a man-made synthetic fiber that is an alternative to silk. Nylon has various advantages over silk, including strength, resilience, elasticity, and being lightweight, waterproof, and cost-effective. The document recommends nylon for various industries and products and discusses how to grow a brand for nylon by segmenting markets, differentiating the value proposition, and transforming nylon from a commodity to a branded product through market development and increasing perceived quality and loyalty.