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A Commonly Asked Question From Our Readers
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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 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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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).
WWA I !| polyester, be aware of the engineered properties required for your application.
The more important question is: which polyester is the best engineered product for the specific application?
For further information, contact AlliedSignal Fibers, 224 West 35th Street, Suite #1500, New York, NY 10001.
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
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