FIBER FACTS

Comparative characteristics of various fibers used in ropes manufactured by Bevis Rope.


NYLON
POLYESTER
POLYPROPYLENE
MANILA
SISAL
COTTON
Tenacity (grams/denier)

9.0
8.55
6.5
5-6.0
4-5.0
2-3.0
Strength:   Wet vs. Dry
85-90%
100%
100%
up to 120%
up to 120%
up to 120%
Floats

No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Resistance to Rot, Mildew and Chemicals

Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Degradation:
 Resistance to UV in Sunlight

 Resistance to Aging for Properly Stored Rope


Good


Excellent

Excellent


Excellent

Good


Good

Good


Good


Good


Good

Good


Good
Rope Shock Load Absorption Ability


Excellent

Good

Very Good

Poor

Poor

Very Poor
Elongation at:
   20% of Break Strength

   75% of Break Strength

20-25%

42%


16-18%

29%

18-22%

37%

10-12%

19%

10-12%

19%

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Common Uses
Tie Downs,
Lashing and Load Binding
Pulling, Stretching, Lashing, Binding
Tie Downs,
Lashing and Load Binding
Winches,
Capstans,
Recycling , Bundling, Gardening
Lead Line,
Animal Halters,