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Characteristic Texture/feel

Nylon Soft, smooth
Polypropylene Slippery, stiff, texture varies

Polyethylene Slippery, stiff

Polyester Smooth, not very slippery

Aramid, HMPE Stiff

Characteristic Floats?

Nylon No

Polypropylene Yes

Polyethylene Yes
Polyester No

Aramid, HMPE Aramid: no; HMPE: yes

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