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Nylon (PA6, PA66) and Textiles and leather

Textiles and leather depends on nylon (PA6, PA66).

Nylon (PA6, PA66) (chemical) and Textiles and leather (industry): 1 relationship.

How they are linked

1. Industry input

Physical flow · Criticality 3 of 5 · Nylon (PA6, PA66) → Textiles and leather

2 of the enterprise types in Textiles and leather depend on nylon (PA6, PA66); for the most dependent, it rates 3 out of 5 on criticality.

  • 2 enterprise types depend on it
  • 3 of 5 highest criticality

Enterprise types that depend on it:

  • Nonwoven and technical textile makers: tyre cord and airbags (criticality 3 of 5)
  • Weaving and knitting mills (including powerloom clusters): sportswear and hosiery yarn (criticality 2 of 5)

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