Diameters:
| Trade Name | Chemical Name | Specific Gravity | Floats | Elongation Approx. | Abrasion Resistance | Max Operating Temp | Melting Point |
|
Nylon |
Polyamide |
1.1 |
✗ |
30% | Fair |
160°C |
218°C |
| Polyester | Polyethylene Terephthalate | 1.38 | ✗ | 15% | Very Good | 175°C | 260°C |
| MFPP | Multifilament Polypropylene | 0.91 | ✓ | 20% | Fair | 120°C | 165°C |
| Polysteel® | Polyolefin Copolymer | 0.93 | ✓ | 20% | Fair | 93°C | 140°C |
| Polyrene® | Polyolefin / Polyester Blend | 1.14 | ✗ | 15% | Very Good | 130°C | 196°C |
| Stealth Fibre® | Ultra High Modulus Polyethylene | 0.98 | ✓ | 3.25% | Excellent | 70°C | 150°C |
| Technora® | Aramid Copolymer | 1.39 | ✗ | 4.20% | Good | 270°C | 500°C |