POLYESTER ROPE
Polyester is very close to nylon in strength when a steady force is applied. Polyester, however, stretches very little (unlike nylon) and therefore cannot absorb shock loads as well as nylon.
It is equally resistant to moisture and chemicals and is superior to nylon in resistance to sunlight. Polyester is the most popular general purpose rope in the boating industry.
Polyester comes in a double braid construction which increases its strength making it the strongest of rope types.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
ROPE MATERIAL COMPARISON
Use the table below to see how polyester compares to other rope materials.
NYLON | POLYESTER | POLYPROPYLENE | SISAL | COTTON | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
STRENGTH | EXCELLENT | GOOD | VERY GOOD | POOR | POOR |
FLOATS | NO | NO | YES | NO | NO |
STRETCH | MODERATE | LOW | HIGH | VERY LOW | VERY LOW |
UV RESISTANCE | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT | POOR | GOOD | POOR |
ROT/MILDEW RESISTANCE | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | EXCELLENT | POOR | POOR |
ABRASION RESISTANCE | VERY GOOD | EXCELLENT | GOOD | FAIR | POOR |
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS | WET OR DRY | WET OR DRY | WET OR DRY | DRY | DRY |
OIL/GAS RESISTANCE | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | VERY GOOD | FAIR | POOR |