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32-Strand Diamond Braid Polypropylene Rope is designed for maximum strength and durability. It's made with a polypropylene jacket covering a synthetic core. The jacket has double the strands versus standard diamond braid ropes giving it maximum abrasion resistance. Common uses include, securing equipment and tarps, making a shelter, using as a rescue line, lifting objects with a pulley and tying down loads and using while camping or boating. Do not use for overhead lifting. Never exceed Safe Work Load (SWL).

Polyester is differentiated from the other synthetic rope types by its low stretch characteristics, excellent abrasion resistance, and only slightly lower strength-to-weight ratio when compared to Nylon. Due to its low stretch characteristics, Polyester cannot absorb shock loads very efficiently. It will not absorb water which creates a lightweight material when used outdoors around water applications or during rain. It also has excellent ultraviolet (UV) light resistance, so it is popular for extended outdoor uses, like clotheslines, flagpole rope and boating.

Polypropylene is a synthetic rope material that works well for general use. It is lightweight and does not absorb water, which allows the rope to float and makes it particularly useful for marine applications and pools. It has medium stretch characteristics that will overtime allow the rope to slowly stretch and not return to its original length (creep). Ultraviolet (UV) light inhibitors have been added to prevent degradation. Relative to other synthetic ropes, polypropylene is poor at holding knots and has limited abrasion resistance.

Nylon is the strongest synthetic material for commonly used DIY ropes. Nylon is best used for absorbing shock loads, such as towing, because it has an elasticity characteristic that will absorb the shock and return the rope very close to its original length after being stretched. Nylon can last several times longer than natural fibre ropes because it is resistant to rotting, oil, and most common chemicals. Nylon does not float and it will absorb water, which causes it to shrink slightly and to lose some of its strength (10-15%). Nylon is ideal for use as bow-to-stern towing, safety lines, tow ropes, tie-downs and anchor lines.