Nylon had been discovered prior to World War II but it was not used in flight clothing until after the war, possibly because the demand for nylon for items such as parachutes consumed the available supply during the war.
MA-1 bomber jacket, developed for use in high-altitude jets, and very popular as civilian adaptations
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