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Can you please, PLEASE, do a video on micro cord! Specifically Micro cord (1.18 mm), and,Micro 90 (1.2mm). There seems to be a lot of confusion as I've seen sellers have "Micro cord 1.18mm" as the description but I've been sent Micro 90. It'll even have 1.18mm printed on the label even tho it's NOT as thin as real Micro cord. I've seen "Micro 90" in the description but they'll show (true) Micro cord at it's 1.18mm size cord in the picture. A lot of reviews from people are "I purchased Micro cord but it's thinner/thicker than what I usually get" depending on what they think is "normal" Micro cord. I even looked up Micro 90 the first time I saw/was sent it because I wasn't sure what it was and the only other charts that have BOTH Micro cord and Micro 90 in the same table show "Micro cord 1.18mm" and above it "Micro 90 1.2mm". There just seems to be a lot of confusion including with sellers, and it really sucks to order a cord thinking you're going to get something but end up getting something else they can't return (unless they're prepared to lose money) or that doesn't match the rest of the materials in their project. Please do a video on this to clear up.
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.
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.
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.
@Gage Link Wasn't debating which was tougher. Was giving my preference for the applications I use it for, also why I ended by saying that you will learn your own preference in cordage to fit your own needs and circumstances
I always felt without knowing what they were that the polyester was better quality when backpacking too. Nylon just feels flimsy and cheap but apparently it’s way stronger.
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.
1:20 Never wrap a weapon like this. It’s the worst way to secure a weapon. The proper way is to loop it over your thumb over the back of your hand so it goes all the way around the bottom or pinkie side of your hand. Continue to wrap it until it is grasped in your hand. That way if by chance a perp gets a hold of your baton or knife you can simply open your hand and it will release from your person. Then you can respond to an armed person with a service weapon. What you don’t want is for a perp to mange to gain control of your weapon and begin throwing you around like a rag doll be used they’re stronger and you’re permanently attached to the weapon. Then you’re toast, on the ground and getting bludgeoned by your own weapon. Remember he old movies where the beat cop twirls their baton around. That wasn’t necessarily for show. They were practicing the quick deploy method for their batons. The twirl takes it around the back of the hand and into their palm but still allows for total control and complete release of the weapon. #95Bravo
Those are all great points! However, that particular lanyard that wraps around my hand is really just meant for utilitarian purposes and not to lose grip on your knife when using it for work. It was never made with knife fighting or hand to hand combat purposes in mind.
@@TheWeaversofEternity I get it but your viewers won’t necessarily understand the difference and could think the method you showed is the ideal method. Thanks for responding. Love the content. I just have to lend some old man knowledge so the next generation has the correct info. Try making your lanyard a little longer and try the MP/Police version. I bet you’ll like it better no matter what you’re doing with it. 👍🇺🇸
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!
Hi Susan, thanks for the comment! I'm not entirely sure about the GITD paracord, they could vary by manufacturer and I wouldn't be surprised if they were made in both nylon and/or polyester. But yes, if you're going to work with both kinds of cord, I personally don't like to mix the working ends. And as for the magnetic clasp, I did a video about it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yKiofCdj5Rw.html
I do believe polyester tarps are much better than nylon ones, they don't absorb water and sag like nylon especially larger tarps, and dry out faster for packup in the morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@0:58 "nylon is stronger in composition than polyester" - I don't know, where you got this information from - it's wrong. polyester and nylon 550 cord are the same in strands and core, as well as max-load. @2:46 "polyester has better color resistance" - I use polyamide (nylon) as well as polyester and never experienced fading colours in either of them, also no run-out when getting wet. Both are dyed in the material, not covered - maybe you wanted to save money and bought some doubtful chinese stuff?! I'm not in for weaving a lot, I use it for bushcraft and survival - and for most applications polyester is the better choice, because it doesn't stretch as much and knots are more reliable - especially longer pieces like ridgelines - hammock camping with stretchy nylon paracord you might find your butt on the ground in the morning. The original nylon paracord (=parachute-cord) is ment to absorb the opening shock so 'mil-specs' demand more than 25% stretch, so a 10feet piece of nylon will become 12,5 feet long when loaded. When building a shelter, joining wood often is required, stretchy nylon joints tend to move when loaded, so I prefer polyester for joinery. With short pieces like lanyards etc. it doesn't matter.
Thx for it! I'*ve also seen paracord made of ppm. Can you add it to the comparison? And what about mixed paracord. Like nylon for the inner strands and polyester for the mantle.
personally, i use polyester for testing new patterns, or for big projects i may need to undo, i later like to redo weaves with nylon because its softer and makes it more wearable if i like the way something turned out, because nylon cord is hard to get where i am
Can someone please tell me which is best for making paracord adjustable bracelets. Also, which is better for fusing the ends to prevent fraying. I purchased some Gadding 550 paracord and when I cut the end to fuse it, these white strings stuck out from the black outer material and was terrible at fusing.
Can anyone tell me which is better for camping? I have used paracord for years but never paid attention to the fibre content. I am aware of the general differences between nylon & polyester from all my camping & backpacking gear. Nylon is slightly lighter & stronger but it stretches much more than polyester. Also, as mentioned in the video polyester is much more hydrophobic than nylon. I would tend to think with the aforementioned in mind, polyester would be better suited for outdoor use. Tarp lines won't stretch as much or get as saturated with moister. I suspect the added strength of nylon would be negligible & mute as far as supporting tarps, tents etc. Any thoughts & guidance would be much appreciated. *Edit: Which one holds a knot better. This would be especially useful to know for outdoor use.
Hi friend, i think polyester is better, besides it absorb less moisture, but also less elastricity. if a rope can stretch easily, it will be a big enemy of the tent in the storm. the bone/ pipe of the tent will fracture. besides the material, some of the strings are very hard or stiff, so i learn or choose what or how to tie a knot in the situation which need how much safe it need. is it need to release or tie very easily? is the knot structure clever or beautiful. for example, a simple bowline was not very safe compare with figure of 8. but bowline just need 2s to make. with some simple improvement of the working end, bowline became a safe knot, something called new york park climbling knot??? a min ago, i just improve the working end of a tautline knot when using a hard/ stiff string. 😎 most of the time, i concern the texture of the string but not how strong it is. it depends on what i need in that situation. so, buy all of them!😎🍀💃🏼🕺🏻
Do you know the difference between Original Nylon, Tex. PES, Shiny Polyester, Chines Polyester, US Polyester? and where do you buy your paracord? I feel like Paracord Planet and WestCoast Paracord quality is going down... I'm getting paracord that is much more narrow then 4mm and also too silky and very wavy and the filament inside is all bundled up... any recommendations? thanks.
I always go with US nylon paracord as it's the softest feeling and easiest to work with. I have links in the description box for where I get my paracord, hope that helps!
What about polyester and nylon blend? That's the only stuff I could get at home depot/walmart. I notice that the outside sheath melts so much faster than the core. Thus, it's hard to get both to melt as one. Any tips.
Guys, honest question, I am lost here: When discussing Nylon vs Polyester are you referring to all cord components or just the external (and colorful) cover?
Polyester is intrinsically far more UV-resistant than nylon. I would always go with polyester cord if I knew that it was going to see a lot of sunshine, by a window, or outside.
Can I ask whether you have any experience with polyamide Paracord? It's whats generally sold in my area, nylon seems really hard to find. I know nylon is a type of polyamide but I'm pretty sure its a different material. I made the "caged solomon" from your tutorial but even though that design is quite simple, the bracelet came out very stiff and seemed to have significant gaps between the strands. Now I doubt the more complex designs would even be possible to make with it.
I don't think I've worked with polyamide paracord, but if it's anything like polyester paracord, I know what you're talking about. Based on what you've said, polyester is similar in that it's quite stiff and it can prevent you from tightening the knots down to close the gaps. I personally never use polyester paracord for that reason as nylon is so much softer, easier to work with and much more pleasing to touch. I would suggest ordering nylon paracord online if you can, it's so much better to work with.
There's synthetic and kevlar 550 also, I have a bundle of Dyna x it's made from uhmwpe or hmpe. It looks like white polyester 550 but the strength is more than double at 1250 mbs.
Hey there I absolutely love your videos I’m 12 my brothers 8 and we both love your videos if you can by any chance make any more tutorials on paracord that would mean the world to us 😃
Nylon is more of a functional performance compound. See what a spool of 3D printing filament in Nylon costs compared to some other materials. It's pointless for decorative items. Also very good for machining; nylon for bushings, washers, flexible brackets, etc. Polyester? Never heard of it in those applications except cheap knock offs. Nylon is hygroscopic. Depending on the composition, estimate it will absorb approx. 6% of its weight in water but it recovers from that. I don't know what is meant by "water resistant" in this segment. That absorption also means it swells but recovers. Some genius paid dearly for machining bearings out of nylon to use for a motor shaft immersed in water. Seized the shaft in one day and burned out the motor. Nylon doesn't rot from being exposed to water if that's what you deduced. Fishing line has been made from nylon as far back as I can remember using synthetic fishing line. That's another feature - it stretches. That's good for shock resistance and to give you a warning it's heavily loaded. Think tow straps. Many other plastics just look the same up to the instant they suddenly fail.
I prefer none! I don't like knock offs.This shouldn't be called Paracord since it isn't. It should be called "Comercial grade Paracord" either "Paracord Knock off" or even better "Imitation Paracord" Real Paracord looks a bit similar, but it differs more, in terms of performance, quality etc. It's really sad, that most people think, whenever they see the phrase Mil-Spec or 550 Paracord, that it is real Mil-Spec Paracord. They even think, that the comercial cord, is what Military uses for their parachutes.