Resistance Chart

Fiber	Tensile Strength	Abrasion Resistance	Chemical Resistance		Deg F		Deg C		PH
Fiber	Tensile Strength	Abrasion Resistance	Acid	Alkali	Cont.	Surge	Cont.	Surge	PH
Polypropylene	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	190	190	90	90	2-12
Polyester	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Fair	275	325	135	150	2-7
Nylon	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	200	250	90	120	2-8
Cotton	Good	Average	Poor	Excellent	180	225	80	105	3-10
Acrylic	VeryGood	Average	VeryGood	Fair	260	280	125	135
Nomex*	VeryGood	VeryGood	Fair	Good	400	425	200	215	2-12
Kevlar*	Excellent	Excellent	Fair	Good	300	500	149	260	5-7