Characteristics

Solid Braid

Hollow Braid

Double Braid

Maypole Braid /Diamond Braid

Twisted

Number of strands or carriers

9, 12, or 18

8, 12, or 16

16,20,24, or 32

8,12, or 16

3

Spliceable

NO

YES

YES

NO

YES

Strength to weight (Best-1, poorest-5)

5

1

2

4

3

Flexibility (Best-1, Poorest-5)

3

1

2

4

5

Flattens under load

NO

YES

NO

YES

NO

Rotates under load

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

Mechanical elongation (High-1, Low-5)

1

4

5

3

2

Cost per size (High-1, Low-5)

2

4

1

3

5

Working Load (% of tensile)

5 - 20%

5 - 20%

5 - 20%

5 - 20%

5 - 20%

Abrasion Resistance (Best-1, Poorest-5)

1

5

2

3

5