| Polyamide (Nylon) | Polyester | Polypropylene | Cotton |
| Tenacity (g/den) | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Elongation at break % | 20 | 15 | 25 | 10 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.14 | 1.38 | 0.90 | 1.54 |
| Moisture Regain % | 4.5 | 0.4 | <0.1% | 8.5 |
| Melting Point °c | 250 | 260 | 160 | NA |
| Max Working Temp °c | 150 | 150 | 70 | NA |
| Flammability | Burns with difficulty, will not maintain combustion | Burns with difficulty, extinguishes rapidly with no burning droplets | Retracts from flame, melts and burns like wax | Inflammable, decomposes at 160°c |
| Cut and Seal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Resistant to | Common solvents and alkalies | Mineral and organic acids | Common solvents, alkalies & acids | Most common chemicals and repeated washing |
| Sensitive to | Hi-concentration acids | Strong alkalies, Nitro Benzine | Hi-temp chlorinated solvents | Acids |
