NYLON YACHT BRAID, DOMESTIC Nylon rope is incredibly strong, it is very stretchy, and it resists the harmful effects of sunlight better than any of those fancy-name synthetics which makes it ideal for dock-lines and related applications. The nylon fibers have high elongation and stretch properties, making this type of rope ideal for shock loading applications. Common Applications:  Mooring, anchor, towing & dock lines Pendants, shock absorbers & decoration Why most of our customers buy it? Quality "manufactured in the U.S." Docklines Climbing purposes Splicing practices Decorations (beautiful colors) Available in cut lengths with heated ends and no splicing. Return Policy: 20% restocking fees on the cut lengths.  SIZE AND TENSILE STRENGTH These specifications are based upon testing according to the Cordage Institute Standard Testing Methods for Fiber Rope and/or ASTM D-4268 Standard Methods of Testing Fiber Ropes. Tensile strengths: Approximate average for new ropes. To estimate the minimum tensile strength of a rope, reduce the approximate average by 15% (Cordage Institute defines minimum tensile strength as two standard deviations below the average tensile strength of the rope).