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SeaGard
ULTRA ULTIMATE ™ is a blend of approximately 50% ULTRASTRONG™ and 50% 1W81 Premium Polyester* with SeaGard®. (g) *SeaGard is a registered trademark of AlliedSignal Inc. IliedSignal
FIBERS
Working (Elastic) Elongation
Rope Cycled 50 Times
ULTRASTRONG
ULTRAULTIMATE™ I
POLYESTER
POLYPROPYLENE
NYLON 10 15 20 25 % Elongation
Total Elongation
I nihil Loading
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LTRAULTIMATE'H UL
POLYESTER
OLYPROPYLENE
NYLON
Circle 204 on Reader Service Card 15 20 25 30
Elongation • Equal to or greater than wet nylon strength • Excellent UV resistance • Floats in fresh or salt water •Approximately 80% stronger than Polypropylene • Unique copolymer extruded fiber is 100% more abrasion resistant than regular yarn or monofilament because once in service, it develops a "feathered"surface protecting it against further abrasion •Lightweight, very low elongation •Distinctive gold color with red/green tracer yarns • Replaces Premium Polyester • 10% stronger & costs 20% less than Premium
Polyester • Retains strength when wet • Excellent UV resistance • 20-25% lighter than polyester • Excellent abrasion resistance • Excellent wet abrasion resistance • Elongation less than Premium Polyester • White with gold tinge & red/green tracer yarns
