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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’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

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.

Thanks for this. Very helpful

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!

I didn't even know this. So glad I caught this video.

Awesome video, thanks for that

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

Good video, thanks

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.

Thanks to the informations and also can you tell each costs.

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

My advice: never ever put it in the dryer

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

Just wanted to know where to get those magnet bracelets brake a ways? And thanks for the such helpful tips & trick with paracord.

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.

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

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

Hey, Tim, do you have a link to those magnetic buckles at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="255">4:15</a>?

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.

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.

which one is better for making whips? thanks!

Tanks, this was helpful

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="80">1:20</a> 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

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.

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.

Where did you get the magnetic clasps in the end of the video.

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 @ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="256">4:16</a>? Thanks!

I've gotten some paracord that has a slick, shiny outer shell and is a pain to tie. Would that be nylon or polyester? Thanks for this video!

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Love this channel.

For Rosaries, what would you recommend?

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.

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

Any comments on "Snags" ? Are they both snag resistant against trees and other things ?

just was wondering when making necklace for my friend that his paracord offered was kind of slippery :) singe didnt hold as my other paracords

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.

I have some paracord that’s really hard to melt, I wonder if it is poly…

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.

I like using “mil spec” nylon paracord , I usually make Tom Hardy bracelets with it

What one will last the longest out in the sun the longest?

Nylon or Polyester? A better choice is live with cat! Your cat is very cute!!

I have only made one bracelet and I preferred an electric wire for it.

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've used by nylon and polyester; prefer nylon. It seems to have a better texture, and is just easier to work with.

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@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="58">0:58</a> "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. @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="166">2:46</a> "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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

You forgot synthetic and kevlar 550, but I'm not sure those count as true 550 paracord.

What’s the name of the back-lock beauty at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="182">3:02</a>?

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 😃

I prefer polyester. Water resist. Color stay.

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I didn't even know there was polyester paracord.

Nylon is also UV durable- Poly breaks down fast.

Is that the only 2 materials cord is made from no others

Paracord is NOT inherently UV resistant. Big difference when used outside....

I despise polyester cord! I won’t use it…

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.

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