What is Dyneema^® fiber (formerly called “Cuban”)?

• The Dyneema® fiber is a gel-spun, multi-filament fiber produced from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), with main characteristics: high strength, low density, low elongation at break, resistant to most chemicals.

What are the advantages of Dyneema?

•  Dyneema is Ultralight and Ultra-Strong. On a weight for weight basis, Dyneema is 15 times stronger than steel wire, and is 8 times lighter than steel wire.
• Water resistant: Dyneema is hydrophobic and does not absorb water, meaning it remains light when working in wet conditions.

Does Dyneema rot?

• Because the fiber is a polyethylene based fiber, the fabric will not rot 

Does Dyneema shrink?

• Dyneema does not shrink in water like some other fibres.

Is Dyneema flammable?

• Fabrics produced from Dyneema® fibers have passed various standards on flammability. Like any other synthetic fiber, it will burn slowly if ignited in atmospheric conditions and is self-extinguishing upon removal of the flame.

Does Dyneema degrade in sunlight?

• Dyneema fibers are UV resistant.