A Commonly Asked Question From Our Readers
A.
Is there a difference
between Dacron® and
polyester fibers for
ropes and cordage?
Dacron is nothing
more than a trademark
indicating the source for
that polyester material
Technically, all polyester (including Dacron polyester) is made from the polymerization of
a dicarboxylic acid ester with ethylene glycol, a
dihydroxy alcohol.
The key
difference
is in the
engineering
of the fiber
for the
application. All polyester offers great flexibility in
manufacturing. This is exemplified by AlliedSignal
Fibers application-oriented line of polyester
products. Polyester can have ultra-low elongation
(for heavy lifting applications), high modulus (for
tires), or low shrinkage (for broad woven fabrics).
At AlliedSignal Fibers, we pride ourself on a history
of supplying solutions to a customer's specific
application. Our polyester for ropes and cordage
is engineered to be cost-effective and provide the
optimal properties required for the wet environment.
And, our revolutionary SeaGard® overfinish ensures
the ultimate performance and protection against wet
abrasion for polyester, as well as nylon.
When
considering
any type or
brand of
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