This Day In History: The Origin of Nylon Stockings

Art © Brian Bolland; Zatanna © DC Comics

On this day in 1939, nylon yarn was sold to hosiery mills to make women's stockings; marking the first use of commercial yarn for apparel. The product of DuPont enabled a record number of ladies' hose to go on sale for the first time in May, 1940. link

Art © Bruce Timm; Black Canary © DC Comics