Rope Selection Guide
| Polypropylene | Nylon | Polyester | Cotton | Manila/Sisal/Jute | Clothesline | |
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| Floats or Sinks in Water | Floats | Sinks | Sinks | Sinks | Sinks | Sinks |
| Melting Point | 330°F | 480°F | 500°F | Burns | Burns | 500°F |
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| Store Wet or Dry | Wet or Dry | Wet or Dry | Wet or Dry | Dry Only | Dry Only | Wet or Dry |
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Reference Chart
| Trade Size | Imperial Size |
| #3 | 3/32″ |
| #4 | 1/8″ |
| #4.5 | 9/64″ |
| #5 | 5/32″ |
| #6 | 3/16″ |
| #7 | 7/32″ |
| #8 | 1/4″ |
| #10 | 5/16″ |
| #12 | 3/8″ |
Rope Construction Guide
| Double Diamond Braid | Diamond Braid | Twisted | Smooth Braid | Hollow Core | |
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| Flattens Under Load | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Rotates Under Load | No | No | Yes | No | No |
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Comparisons
| Solid Braid | = | Smooth Braid |
| Sash Cord | = | Cotton or Polypropylene Cord |
| Derby Rope | = | Solid/Smooth Braid Polypropylene |
| Double Braid is NOT the same as Diamond Braid | ||
| Seine Twine | = | Diamond Braid Twine |
| Mason’s Line | = | Twisted Twine |
| Maypole | = | Diamond Braid |