

Polyester cord 5mm without filler.
It holds its shape perfectly, without any specific shine in the product. A favorite cord of master knitters.
It has a unique large palette that is constantly updated. The palette can be seen at this link, or purchased to always have it at hand. Please note that the colors in the photo may not be displayed completely correctly (each device displays it a little differently).


The cord is wound in reels of 100 mmeters or in a large long cut in box or package.
Warm natural shades will emphasize sophistication and will please the eye for a long time. It does not fade in the sun, has hypoallergenic properties.
From polyester cord you can create spectacular and unique handmade things - carpets, bedspreads, blankets, bags, flower pots and much more. The value of handmade things is growing every day. Knitted products fill the house with warmth and comfort, cause admiration and a wave of emotions - surprise and delight.
The main advantages of polyester cords:
- They are hypoallergenic;
- dust mites do not grow in polyester fiber;
- it is soft, beautiful and durable.
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| floating cord | resistant to chemicals | not afraid of water | low cost |
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| for knitting and macrame |
Features
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Polyamide (kapron) | Polypropylene | Polyester (Lavsan) | Cotton |
| Density | 1.14 g/cm3 | 0.91 g/cm3 | 1.38 g/cm3 | 1.50 g/cm3 |
| Softening temperature | 170 °C | 140 °C | 225 °C | |
| Melting temperature | 215 °С | 165 °С | 260 °С | |
| Elongation at break | up to 50% | up to 30% | up to 30% | Up to 30% |
| Wet breaking load | loss up to 15% (breaking load is restored upon drying) | does not lose | does not lose | increase up to 15% |
| Resistance to sunlight | Insufficient | Insufficient (when adding light stabilizers and dyes, they are resistant to light and atmospheric conditions and almost do not lose strength for a long time) | Good | Average |
| Resistance to temperature from –40 to +60 | Good | Insufficient | Good | |
| Resistance to acids | Insufficient | Good | Good | Damaged |
| Resistance to alkalis | Good (damaged in hot alkalis) | Good | Fair (damaged in concentrated and hot alkalis) | Damaged |
| Resistance to microorganisms (rot, mold) | Good | Good | Good | Prone to rot |
| Insects | Not edible | Not edible | Not edible | |
| Fire | Hardly flammable | Hardly flammable | Hardly flammable | Highly flammable (does not emit harmful substances when burned) |
| Flexibility | Good | Sufficient (decreases at negative temperatures) | Good | Good |
| Energy absorption capacity | High | Sufficient | Good | |
| Resistance to shock loads (jerks) | Good | Sufficient | Sufficient | |
| Electrostatic properties | Dielectric | Dielectric | Dielectric | Dielectric |
| Moisture absorption | 4% | 0% | 0.4% | 8.5% |