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Synthetic Fibers Blended for PLUS Performance Now you can get POLY-plus rope in Super-8-Braid or 3-Strand construction. Either one gives you a rope with the best qualities of all the polys. Polyester for strength and ability to withstand friction?Polypropylene for supporting strength, lightness and handling ease?Polyethylene for excellent rendering qualities. In addition, a masterful mixture of yarns and fibers plus lubricant gives you a stronger, more durable rope with a better hand. Here's a rope engineered for superior performance on tugs, barges and oceangoing ships. Above all, the unmatched render-ing qualities assure you of longer service life, safer operation and greater rope economy. POLY-plus rope, one of a family of blended ropes, is a product of Wall's leadership in rope research and development. For plus value in blended ropes, order Wall POLY-p/us. Beverly, New Jersey 08010 6 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News