Resistance Chart

Below is a chart to help determine which fibers are best for your needs. However, for expert advice call us at 216-881-4041 to talk to one of our fiber specialists.

Fiber	Tensile Strength	Abrasion Resistance	Chemical Resistance		Deg F		Deg C		PH
Fiber	Tensile Strength	Abrasion Resistance	Acid	Alkali	Cont.	Surge	Cont.	Surge	PH
Polypropylene	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	190	190	90	90	2-12
Polyester	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Fair	275	325	135	150	2-7
Nylon	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	200	250	90	120	2-8
Cotton	Good	Average	Poor	Excellent	180	225	80	105	3-10
Acrylic	VeryGood	Average	VeryGood	Fair	260	280	125	135
Nomex*	VeryGood	VeryGood	Fair	Good	400	425	200	215	2-12
Kevlar*	Excellent	Excellent	Fair	Good	300	500	149	260	5-7

*Special Order Yarns: We can provide Kevlar, Nomex, flame retardant yarn, polyester/cotton blend yarns. Special order yarns may have a minimum order requirement.

Stock Yarns: Cotton, Polyester, Polypropylene, Nylon, Acrylic

Tubing is sold by the pound and is measured by flat width and stretch.

NOTE: This table is only a general guide. Operating temperature, chemical concentrations and mechanical conditions all have a pronounced effect on service life.

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Resistance Chart

Fiber

Tensile Strength

Abrasion Resistance

Chemical Resistance

Deg F

Deg C

PH

Acid

Alkali

Cont.

Surge

Cont.

Surge