Permanent advancements in technology almost always consist of multiple improvements at once. Almost never just one property.
Synthetic rubber can not yet replace natural rubber’s polymer chain disorganization, and things like airplane landing tires must be made of natural rubber because of the temperature and strength properties. We would like not to depend on rubber trees.
Tile flooring has been around since the beginning of civilization.
But synthetic fibers in clothing are now completely dominant because of its lower cost, water resistance, ease of manufacture, durability, light weight, etc.
Just like wooden barrels vs steel barrels, carbon fiber seems to be superior in all aspects compared to wood for sports applications.
