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Synthetic Fiber Ropes Compared
Characteristic Strength
Nylon Very high
Polypropylene Medium
Polyethylene Low
Polyester High
Aramid, HMPE Highest
Characteristic Stretch
Nylon Medium to high
Polypropylene Medium
Polyethylene Very high
Polyester Very low
Aramid, HMPE Very low
Characteristic Knot-holding ability
Nylon Medium to high
Polypropylene Medium to high
Polyethylene Low
Polyester High
Aramid, HMPE Very low
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