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A Commonly Asked Question From Our Readers

A. Dacron is nothing more than a trademark indicating the source for that polyester material.

Is there a difference between Dacron® and polyester fibers for ropes and cordage?

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.

And, our revolutionary SeaGard® overfinish ensures the ultimate performance and protection against wet abrasion for polyester, as well as nylon.

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 ^AlliedSignal

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For further information, contact AlliedSignal Fibers, 224 West 35th Street, Suite #1500, New York, NY 10001.

The key difference is in the engineering of the fiber T^—-JL. 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). 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?

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