Nylon Vs. Polyester Paracord | KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!

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[martinsanders]

Strongly prefer nylon, but mainly because I find it easier to fuse. Thankyou for covering the fact that they don't really fuse together well. I lost my mind for a while before I realized what was going on with some of mine.

[karenmcgrady]

I always choose nylon over polyester. I have noticed some sellers sell patterned cord in the poly. I don't like the stiffness and scratchiness. I did have a customer who specifically asked for the poly because she was making tethers(?) for falconry. The nylon shredded more easily and didn't hold up to the wear and tear from the bird's claws.

[teamfugldriverpops]

I’ve been paracording for the last few years and used both my preference for wearable paracord is nylon but for durability I found polyester better

[OG_Beckie_Leigh]

I didn’t even know there was a difference! Now I’ll have to check my stash to see what all it’s made up of. Thanks for the education!

[KALYOParacord]

When some clients prefer cheaper paracord bracelet, the polyester one can be use. Thanks for this video.

[paulpolito]

I didn’t really know this, thanks!
I *do* know that if paracord is too soft or comfy a thin drenching in beeswax (after soak/dry to tighten) will fix that RIGHT up, lol. Does make a tougher, more durable cord though.

[thatsrich]

I ditched both nylon and polyester paracord altogether. These days I use 3/16 solid braid polyester rope. It's stronger (up to 900-pound, depending on manufacturer), more durable/reusable, better for tying and untying knots, holds its round shape, and it doesn't fray or fall apart like paracord. But it doesn't come in tons of colors. In fact most manufacturers only make white or black. But since I use my cordage as actual cordage and not for macrame, I don't need fancy colors.

[lucassmith]

Im starting to use 1100 Paracord. It's more for a practical purpose then decorative.

[reaperforgeproducts]

I’ve watched this channel for a while and I just absolutely love this channel, in my opinion I prefer nylon I always want the color to last!

[kilswitch]

As an outdoors person and not using it for anything materialistic or fashionable, I always go polyester because it withstands the outdoor elements its always exposed to. Ridgelines and guy lines and securing small loads mainly. Find knots to be more secure and workability more manageable. Never really use it for anything close to its rating. If you're pushing high work loads you're just using the wrong cordage in general lol. Either one will get you by and you'll learn your own preference in short time using it on your specific application.

[dchall]

Paracord is called paracord because of its use on parachutes. Polyester line is never used on parachutes, because it does not stretch.

[SusSche]

Very clear & helpful! In general, do you know if the glow-in-the-dark colors are usually nylon or polyester, or can the be made from either? Since they might have a different shrinkage rate & different feel, sounds like it might be better to use polyester for the core & nylon for the "wrap" if you are going to mix them? I imagine if you tried to use both as the "working ends, you might get some inconsistent results?

What is the name of the magnetic clasp that you first see in the video @ 4:16? Thanks!

[kenwebster]

Nylon has a high affinity to absorb water into it's structure. This makes nylon more flexible and resilient. However it does dry out over time leading it to shrink, become stiff and more brittle, This is a major reason that nylon parts like cogs and bushes split and fail as they age, It's not deteriorating chemical bonds as most think, it's because the part has shrunk on it's metal shaft and the resulting tension just tears it apart, much in the way that a tree log splits as it dries. It is worth noting that nylon that has gone stiff can be softened again with exposure to water, left to soaking in hot water can make it like new again. This is something that happens to nylon fishing line, left on a reel all year, it has no strength when the yearly fishing trip comes around again & it comes off the reel like a coil of wire. Would have been fine if left in water for a few days.

I have seen nylon rope cut by the friction of another rope, that lead to a drowning so I don't trust nylon rope for critical things anymore.

Used lots of polyester double braid lines in sailing. These all have a far higher working load for diameter than any kind of paracord. Then of course there in GSP which is stronger than steal rigging wire, perhaps too strong to be safe.

[Sharkwave]

Thank you for making this video. I didn’t know the differences between polyester and Nylon. I think I prefer Polyester cause of the better quality and resistance it has. Nylon maybe softer and easier to work with but I do prefer durability a bit more cause strength matters to me a lot in products.

[caseywood]

My advice: never ever put it in the dryer

[GetTheFOutOfMyWay]

Ahh... It makes sense now. Thanks for the clarification.

[DoloresDJesus]

I found out by accident there was a difference. Thanks for the info. "Keep Cording"

[tenchraven]

Poly for sneaker laces and winter-time boot laces, but my work and field boots get nylon 8 months out of the year. Poly for lanyards and grab tabs for stuff that is going on boats or docks, for dog toys, and hanging potting baskets (IIRC poly has better UV resistance). Nylon for everything else. I've only seen poly in false 550 size; the ones I use most are 325 and 95 which is always IME nylon.

[brunoamendes]

Thanks for the explanations! Very helpful indeed! That said, i need to check the ones I have 😅

[Countryboy]

I use Goldberg type 3. Yes its expensive nylon but after 20 plus years of using many types this really is superior cordage.
Obviously depends in what you've using it for.