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A Commonly Asked Question From Our Readers
Is there a difference between Dacron® and . • ' Mffifls; 'Si - - M polyester fibers for ropes and cordage?
Dacron is nothing more than a trademark indicating the source for that polyester material J
Technically, all polyester (including Dacron polyester) is made from the polymerization of a dicarboxylic acid ester with ethylene glycol, a dihydroxy alcohol. optimal properties required for the wet environment
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The more important question is: which polyester is the best engineered product for the specific application?
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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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