A new edition of this all-time classic. Made of 100% polyester, Vintage Three-Strand looks like a traditional filament rope, but behaves like state-of-the-art cordage. Its advantages include a long service life and low stretch. Use Vintage Three-Strand as sheets, in tackles, as multipurpose rope and for decorative purposes. Stretch: 9.90% at 20% of breaking strength. 

Features:

• New England Ropes "Vintage" Tan 3-Strand Polyester Line is the perfect compliment for the traditional vessel
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Low stretch
• High strength
• Easy to splice
• Material: Polyester
• Applications:
  • Halyards
  • Control Lines
  • Anchor and Dock lines
  • Great for Nautical Themed Decorative Use
• Colors Available: Natural / Tan
• Sunlight / UV: Very little degradation from sunlight
• Can be used outside over long term if inspected regularly
• Chemicals: Polyester has good resistance to most chemicals except 95% sulfuric acid and strong alkalines at boil
• Heat: Polyester melts at 480° F with progressive strength loss above 300° F
• Dielectrics: Good resistance to the passage of electrical current
  • However, dirt, surface contaminants, water entrapment, and the like can significantly affect dielectric properties
  • Extreme caution should be exercised any time a rope is in the proximity of live circuits
• Sheaves:
  • Recommended sheave diameter to rope diameter is 8:1