Braid · Weather Resistant

Polyester Double Braid

Polyester Double Braid is a versatile and durable option, with high strength, moderate stretch, excellent weather resistance, and easy handling, built with durability and service life in focus.

High abrasion resistance
Moderate elongation
Excellent elastic retention
Excellent UV resistance
Low water absorption
Excellent towing and mooring line for high demand environments

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Specific Gravity1.38

Melting Point225°C

Critical Temp.150°C

Elongation at Break12.5%

Coefficient of Friction0.10*

Floats / SinksSinks

UV ResistanceExcellent

Wet AbrasionExcellent

Dry AbrasionExcellent

Of all the popular fibres polyester has the best weathering characteristics and the best wet abrasion resistance. Polyester demonstrates superior capability compared to nylon in maintaining its elongation even over extended durations, and is perfect for towing and mooring applications in demanding environments.

* value based on data supplied by the fibre manufacturer for new, dry fibre.

Sizing & Specifications

Dimensions & Ratings

Nominal Dia. (Inch)	Nominal Dia. (MM)	Size Circ.	Approx. Weight (Kg/100m)	Min. Tensile Spliced (Te)	Min. Tensile ISO Unspliced (Te)
1/4″	6	3/4″	2.9	0.9	1.0
5/16″	8	15/16″	4.2	1.4	1.6
3/8″	10	1 1/8″	7.5	2.4	2.7
1/2″	12	1 1/2″	10.0	3.3	3.6
9/16	14	1 3/4″	13.5	4.2	4.6
5/8″	16	2″	19.0	5.6	6.2
3/4″	18	2 1/4″	24.0	6.9	7.7
13/16″	20	2 1/2″	30.0	9.3	10.3
7/8″	22	2 3/4″	37.3	10.1	11.2
1″	24	3″	43.4	11.7	13.0
1 1/16″	26	3 1/4″	51.0	13.8	15.3
1 1/8″	28	3 1/2″	59.0	16.1	17.9
1 1/4″	30	3 3/4″	68.0	18.2	20.2
1 5/16″	32	4″	78.0	20.2	22.4
1 3/8″	34	4 1/8″	88.0	22.9	25.5
1 1/2″	36	4 1/2″	99.0	26.7	29.7
1 9/16″	38	4 3/4″	110.0	29.0	32.3
1 5/8″	40	5″	121.0	33.2	36.9
1 11/16″	42	5 1/4″	133.0	35.2	39.1
1 3/4″	44	5 1/2″	147.0	38.7	43.1
1 7/8″	46	5 5/8″	161.0	41.8	46.5
2″	48	6″	177.0	46.4	51.6
2 1/8″	52	6 1/2″	204.0	54.6	60.6
2 1/4″	56	7″	239.0	63.7	70.8
2 1/2″	60	7 1/2″	274.0	72.9	81.0
2 5/8″	64	8″	313.0	82.6	91.8
2 3/4″	68	8 1/2″	353.0	90.8	100.8
3″	72	9″	394.0	99.6	110.7
3 1/4″	80	10″	487.0	127.0	141.1
3 5/8″	88	11″	591.0	153.0	170.0
4″	96	12″	701.0	180.5	200.5
4 1/4″	104	13″	823.0	211.6	235.1
4 5/8″	112	14″	955.0	244.2	271.4
5″	120	15″	1095.0	279.4	310.4

Other sizes available on request. Contact us to confirm current lead times and pricing.

Polyester Double Braid

Dimensions & Ratings

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