Nylon Fiber 3 Strand Nylon Rope White Color High Tensile Twisted 20mm

This is the material the rope is made from. Nylon is a synthetic polymer with key properties:

• High Strength: It has a very high tensile strength for its weight, meaning it can withstand heavy loads without breaking.

• Elasticity (Stretch): This is one of its most important features. Nylon can stretch up to 15-30% under load. This is crucial for absorbing shock loads, which prevents sudden jolts that could break a less elastic rope. (e.g., for towing, climbing, or mooring boats).

• Abrasion Resistance: It is very tough and resists wear from rubbing against rough surfaces.

• Water & Mildew Resistance: Unlike natural fibers, nylon does not rot or mildew. It can absorb some water, which slightly reduces its strength when wet, but it dries quickly.

This refers to the construction or how the rope is built.

• It is made by twisting fibers into yarns, yarns into three separate strands, and then twisting those three strands together around a central core (which is just the empty space between them).

• This twisted, spiral design is also called a "laid" or "twisted" rope.

• The direction of the twist is important. The final twist of the strands is usually in the opposite direction to the twist of the yarns within them. This counter-twist makes the rope stable and prevents it from unraveling easily.