Performance Guaranteed.

What does performance mean to you? What you should know about fibers.

If you’re an AC syndicate racer, it’s ultra high strength, ultra low stretch. If you’re a casual cruiser, it’s great handling and durability. If you’re a power boater, it’s that extra bit of stretch and strength whenever the wind kicks up at the dock. One of the building blocks of any line, regardless of the ultimate use, is fiber. We feel that it is important for you, as the end-user expecting certain performance, to have a basic understanding of the characteristics of the various fibers used in the manufacture of marine rope today. The table below will help. So where should these fibers be used? How does New England Ropes consistently deliver such performance, regardless of application? It comes down to the choices we create and make available in both fiber and construction. For your “great race,” we’ve developed matchless high modulus fiber lines to give you a lasting competitive edge. For family cruising, peace of mind comes in the form of high quality polyester lines that are durable, UV resistant, and comfortable to grip and handle. For docking or mooring, our nylon lines withstand the sea's fury to ensure the safety of your boat.

Fiber type Strength Stretch Resistance Cost to UV
Nylon high high good moderatePolyester high low good moderateHMPE very high very low fair very highAramids very high very low fair very highLCP very high very low fair very highPolypropylene low high poor very low

Nylon : Applications where strength and shock absorption are important, i.e. dock and anchor lines. Polyester : Situations where strength, low stretch, and durability are key, i.e. most running rigging applications. HMPE, Aramids, and LCP : These are all generic fiber types.

A Wide Range of Different Constructions

New England Ropes goes to great lengths to achieve optimum performance from every line. We have a specific type of line to meet each of your needs.

Double Braid Parallel Core

A braided core inside a braided cover produces an easy-to-handle rope that is strong and very durable. A popular construction for running rigging and docking lines. Used in Sta-Set A patented unidirectional fiber core with a braided cover produces a line with significantly less stretch and greater strength than the same size double braid line. Ideal for halyards, sheets, and guys where low stretch is required. Used in Sta-Set X
® , Endura Braid
™ , T-900
™ , V-100
™ , HRC
™ , and Double Braid dock lines.
™ , Sta-Set X Plus
™ , and Sta-Set X Lite
™ .
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