Materiële eigenschappen

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