• Marine Fibre Characteristics 

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  • Comparison of Identifying Fibre Characteristics

    Material S. G. Melt Point Usual Physical Appearance
    Polypropylene 0.91 170°C Course bristle or tape-like colored fibre. 
    Also fine white fibre.
    Polyethylene 0.93 135°C Course white or colored fibre.
    HMPE 0.96 135°C Very fine white fibre
    Nylon 6 1.14 219°C Very fine white fibre
    Nylon 6.6 1.14 254°C Very fine white fibre
    Polyester 1.38 256°C Very fine white fibre
    LCAP 1.41 330°C Very fine yellow-brown fibre.
    Aramid 1.44 chars at ~ 450°C Very fine golden yellow fibre.
    February 23, 2003