Yarn Construction P/P
Polypropylene -
also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications including packaging, labelling, textiles (e.g., ropes, thermal underwear and carpets)
The three main types are -
Split Film (Commercial, economic general purpose rope)
Yarn Construction (Better quality lifting rope)
Staple Spun (Best quality BS standard rope for lifting & safety rope)
Characteristics -
Buoyancy – Floats
Acid Resistance – Good
Alkali Resistance – Good
Abrasion Resistance – Good (Staple Spun)
Elongation – Medium
Melting Point - 170°c