'PVC' originates from the chemical name 'polyvinyl chloride', where 'poly-' means 'many', 'vinyl' refers to the vinyl group, and 'chloride' indicates the presence of chlorine.

'Polyvinyl chloride' was developed in the early 20th century and became widely used in various industries.

Initially, it was used for industrial applications, but over time it evolved into a versatile material used in everyday products.