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Polyester by the Meter

An excellent all-round general purpose synthetic rope, Polyester is popular within the boating industry for anchor lines, mooring lines, fender lines, lifelines, winching and hoisting lines.

Because of its low stretch properties, Polyester rope is also great for tying things down e.g.: awnings and flagpoles, and is used in the theatre industry for stage rigging and curtain hoists.

Key properties at a glance: 

  • Twisted 3-strand construction
  • Made from synthetic fibres
  • Retains strength when wet
  • Water, UV, rot and abrasion resistant
  • Does not float & softens when wet
  • Made in Europe

Related: Nylon, Anchor, Mooring rope

 

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     10mm-white-polyester

    10mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £0.99 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 10mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.07kg
    Break Load : 1590kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 227kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
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     12mm-white-polyester

    12mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.49 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 12mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.10kg
    Break Load : 2270kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 324kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
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     8mm-black-polyester

    8mm Black Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £0.84 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 8mm
    Length : 100m reel
    Weight : 0.07kg
    Break Load : 1020kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 146kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Black
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     8mm-white-polyester

    8mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £0.72 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 8mm
    Length : 100m reel
    Weight : 0.07kg
    Break Load : 1020kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 146kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
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     8mm-navy-pe

    8mm Navy Blue Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £0.96 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 8mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.07kg
    Break Load : 1020kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 146kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Navy
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
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     10mm-black-pe

    10mm Black Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.14 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 10mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.09kg
    Break Load : 1650kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 235kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Black
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     10mm-white-polyester

    10mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.02 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 10mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.09kg
    Break Load : 1650kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 235kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     10mm-navy-pe

    10mm Navy Blue Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.50 inc. VAT
    Add to basket
    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 10mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.09kg
    Break Load : 1650kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 235kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Navy
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     12mm-black-pe

    12mm Black Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.62 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 12mm
    Length : 100m reel
    Weight : 0.12kg
    Break Load : 2338kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 334kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Black
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     12mm-white-polyester

    12mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.50 inc. VAT
    Add to basket
    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 12mm
    Length : 100m reel
    Weight : 0.12kg
    Break Load : 2338kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 334kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     12mm-navy-pe

    12mm Navy Blue Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £2.04 inc. VAT
    Add to basket
    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 12mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.12kg
    Break Load : 2338kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 334kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Navy
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     14mm-black-pe

    14mm Black Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £2.22 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 14mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.16kg
    Break Load : 3150kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 450kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Black
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     14mm-white-polyester

    14mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £1.92 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 14mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.16kg
    Break Load : 3150kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 450kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     14mm-navy-pe

    14mm Navy Blue Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £2.46 inc. VAT
    Add to basket
    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 14mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.16kg
    Break Load : 3150kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 450kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Navy
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     16mm-white-polyester

    16mm White Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £2.82 inc. VAT
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    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 16mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.24kg
    Break Load : 4060kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 580kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     16mm-navy-pe

    16mm Navy Blue Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £3.54 inc. VAT
    Add to basket
    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 16mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.24kg
    Break Load : 4060kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 580kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Navy
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141
  • Sold by the meter
     16mm-black-pe

    16mm Black Polyester Rope (Sold By Metre)
    £3.30 inc. VAT
    Add to basket
    Material : Polyester
    Diameter : 16mm
    Length : Sold by metre
    Weight : 0.24kg
    Break Load : 4060kg
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 580kg
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Black
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion Resistance : High
    Elongation at Breakpoint : Low
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melt / Char Point : 260C
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Poor
    Floats? : No
    Handling : Soft & smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No treatment
    Knot Retention : Moderate
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Density : 1.38
    Manufactured In : Europe
    ISO Certified? : Yes
    ISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1141

Polyester Rope Technical Details

Diameter / Weight / Break load 

Diameter Weight per 220m (kg) Break load (kg)*
6mm 5.9 560
8mm 10.5 1,020
10mm 16.7 1,590
12mm 24 2,270
14mm 32.5 3,180
16mm 42.9 4,060
18mm 53.9 5,080
20mm 66.6 6,350
22mm 80 7,610
24mm 96 9,100

*Break load for indication purposes only. Not test certified. Break loads will also lower as a result of splicing and knotting.

Resistance 

Resistance  Description
UV resistance  High
Abrasion resistance  High
Rot and mould Yes
Chemical Sensitive to alkalis, phenolic compounds and sulphuric acids. Resistant to organic and mineral acids, organic solvents and bleaches 

Properties 

Properties Description
Construction Twisted 3-strand Polyester 
Material Synthetic 
Appearance  White colour. Very close in appearance to Nylon. Smooth and slightly shiny surface 
Feel Very soft to touch
Handling  Flexible and easy to handle. Heavier than Nylon
Density 1.38
Strength (dry)

Very strong all round, general purpose rope.

Tensile strength not as high as nylon but greater than Polypropylene
Strength (wet) No loss of strength 
Shock absorbency Good
Elongation at break load Low
Stretch (elasticity) Low
Creep Low
Performance in water Sinks but does not swell. Remains soft when wet
Melting point 260°C 
Electrical conductivity Moderate
Biodegradable  No
Storage Wet or Dry
Knot retention Moderate
Can be spliced? Yes – very easily
Can be dyed? No

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