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1869
The first plastic is invented by Alexander Parkes -
1907
Baekelite is made; from a resin from coal tar by Leo Baekeland -
1920
PVC or polyvinyl chloride was invented by Waldo Semon and Eugen Baumann in efforts to reduce the use of natural rubber. -
1933
Polyethylene is the most common plastic used today and is known as the "everything plastic". It was invented by Erhard Holzkamp. -
1939
Nylon was created and used as a fashion accessory. It was invented by Wallace Carothers -
1951
Dacron was made. It was made by DuPoint. This plastic was used in clothing, bottles, film, tape, canoes, and as finish on high-quality wood. -
1954
Styrofoam is a plastic made of oil and is one of the most commonly used plastics in the world. -
1965
A DePont scientist discovered Kevlar, which is light, flexible, and 5 times as strong as an ounce of steel. -
1979
Fleece is created by Maiden Mills. It does not absorb water and is lightweight -
2011
Plastic eating fungi found.