In 1959 DuPont was successful in the production of polyether polyurethane elastic fibers, grades Lycra (Lycra).

1960 American Rubber Company made of polyester-based polyurethane elastic fiber, grade for Vinyl (Vyrene). In the case of

June 1963 DuPont research success Polyurethane synthetic leather, its appearance and feel similar to natural leather, grade for Corfam (Corfam).

Polyether polyol polyurethanes were realized in 1967.