Material properties
| material | Nylon | Polyester | Polypropylene | Polyethylene | Cotton |
| abbreviation | PA | PES | PP | PE | Cotton |
| specific gravity | 1,14 | 1,38 | 0,91 | 0,96 | 1,4 |
| melting point degrees Celsius | 220 | 358 | 165 | 150 | |
| UV light resistance | good | very good | satisfactory | good | satisfactory |
| resistance to alkalis | good up to 100°C | good up to. 20°C | very good | good | satisfactory |
| acid resistance | sensitive | very good | very good | very good | unsatisfactory |
| resistance solvents | good | good | good | good | unsatisfactory |
| resistance rotting or mould | very good | very good | very good | very good | unsatisfactory |
| water absorption | 1-7% | 0,5–2% | 0% | 0% | 2–5% |
| abrasion resistance | very good | very good | good | good | satisfactory |