Which one is older; nylon stockings or parachute? Doesn’t it seem like a question about two nonrelated things? In fact, it is not…

The story of this product is a bit complicated. As can be anticipated, nylon stockings are not something needed by a soldier. For this reason, as far as we are concerned, there have been no paratroopers in history wearing nylon stockings. Nevertheless, there exists a connection between nylon stockings and the parachute and that is the reason we use this title to draw your attention. 

Let us come to our question. Which one is older?