LoftNets Materials

Polyester

The multi-purpose fiber that is ideal for rugged uses: sails, awnings, boat covers, and more. It is the most widely used fiber in the manufacturing of nautical ropes. Polyester is very durable and resistant to abrasions. The fiber is supple and dries rapidly, which makes it ideal for outdoor use. It is used in the manufacturing of moors, halyards, and spinnaker sheets. Its elasticity varies between 8 and 12%, depending on the braiding. This high degree of elasticity inspired Loftnets to develop an exclusive, less elastic material, the Marine 3S©.

UV-, salt water-, and abrasion resistant

Resistance to stretching

Marine3S© Polyester

Marine3S© Polyester by LoftNets, was given its name based on its technical characteristics: Marine for its ability to stand up to wind and salt, and for Strong, Soft, and Sun proof. This robust polyester has a number of advantages: Its stretching coefficient is lower than a standard polyester, meaning it stretches very little with use. Its the ideal material for a static use such as a home net; It is heat-set to withstand strong UV rays and salt water; and salt water. Loftnets uses this material both indoors and out, for horizontal as well as vertical applications.

Resistance to stretching, highly UV-resistant

More costly than standard polyester

Polyamide

With a 15% to 20% stretch rate depending on the quality of the fiber, it is more elastic than polyester, making it more shock absorbent and able to withstand occasional heavy weight loads. These properties make polyamide an excellent material for vertical ropes. It stands up to friction and is moderately UV-resistant. This fiber is more supple than standard polyester, which is why Loftnets recommends this material for use in vertical applications.

Economical

Absorbs water

Polypropylene

A very lightweight material ideally suited for mooring ropes. Inexpensive, polypropylene is not as UV- or abrasion-resistant as polyester.

Lightweight, inexpensive

Absorbs water

Dyneema

Dyneema®️ is a high-density polyethylene featuring great resistance to tearing and UV-rays. It is typically used in the manufacturing of bullet-proof items in military vehicles, helmets, bullet-proof jackets, and cut-proof gloves. Given its molecular weight, it's a relatively stiff material.

Durable, very robust, low elasticity

Costly

Coated polyester

This coated fiber is highly resistant to abrasion and used in shipbuilding and construction (roofs, facades...). Loftnets uses this material in highly technical projects, particularly those involving public buildings, as it is very durable and fire-retardant (class M1).

Durable, resists abrasion

Heavy