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Polyester double braids

Model Double Esterlon, Portland Braid, Polydyne

Polyester double braids: premium Double Esterlon with green tracers and optional Maxijacket, economical Portland Braid, and Polydyne with polyester sleeve over nylon core.

Description

Yale's polyester double braids cover premium, economical and hybrid constructions.

Key features

  • Double Esterlon: premium over-finish polyester in both sleeve and core, identified by two green strands in the cover
  • Double Esterlon offers an optional Maxijacket urethane coating for wear resistance and is also supplied as eye/eye and endless slings
  • Portland Braid: double-braided polyester built like Double Esterlon at an economical price
  • Polydyne: polyester sleeve over a nylon core, engineered so both fibres contribute to strength despite their different stretch characteristics

Applications

General marine lines such as mooring, towing and tie-up lines, and rigging where polyester's low stretch and durability are wanted.

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