text: A generic, non-patented relative of this substance developed by Paul Schlack requires a ring-opening polymerization of six carbon Caprolactam molecules.
full_question: A generic, non-patented relative of this substance developed by Paul Schlack requires a ring-opening polymerization of six carbon Caprolactam molecules. This substance’s patented “6-6” type refers to the six carbons in the adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine used in its synthesis, originally by Wallace Carouthers at DuPont. The US Government diverted production of this material to make tents and parachutes in the second World War. For 10 points name this synthetic material made from polyamides also used to make women’s stockings.
first_sentence: A generic, non-patented relative of this substance developed by Paul Schlack requires a ring-opening polymerization of six carbon Caprolactam molecules.