Braided Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Twine
- Exceptional strength to weight ratio
- UHMWPE twine is 15 times stronger than steel pound for pound
- Very little stretch or elasticity
- Will float
- Will not absorb water
- Light weight
- More abrasion resistant than twisted UHMWPE twine
- Not as strong as twisted UHMWPE twine
- Uncoated fiber is soft to the touch-easy on your hands
- Various coatings are available to increase abrasion resistance and knot holding ability
- The cost per pound, per foot or meter is much higher than traditional polyethylene, nylon or polyester
- Ideal where an extremely strong, low stretch, abrasion-resistant twine is needed
| Braided Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Twine ( UHMWPE) | ||||||
| Diameter | Yield | Tensile Strength | ||||
| American | Approx. | Approx | Feet | Meters | ||
| Size | Inches | Millimeters | Per Pound | Per Kilo | Pounds | Kilos |
| 12 | 0.047 | 1.2 | 1700 | 1142.5 | 285 | 129 |
| n/a | 0.069 | 1.75 | 925 | 621.7 | 410 | 186 |
| 24 | 0.075 | 1.9 | 850 | 571.3 | 480 | 218 |
| 42 | 0.091 | 2.3 | 566 | 380.4 | 550 | 249 |
| n/a | 0.098 | 2.5 | 440 | 295.7 | 760 | 345 |
| 54 | 0.106 | 2.7 | 412 | 276.9 | 830 | 376 |
| 72 | 0.122 | 3.1 | 388 | 260.8 | 1160 | 526 |
| n/a | 0.197 | 5 | 111 | 74.6 | 3400 | 1542 |
| n/a | 0.236 | 6 | 74 | 49.7 | 5300 | 2404 |