| NYLON | POLY | Polyester | Manila | Sisal | |
| ROT RESISTANT | **** | **** | **** | * | * |
| MILDEW RESISTANT | **** | **** | **** | * | * |
| OIL & GAS RESISTANT | **** | **** | **** | ** | ** |
| ACID RESISTANT | *** | **** | **** | * | * |
| HANDLING | **** | *** | **** | ** | * |
| DURABILITY | **** | *** | **** | *** | * |
| ABRASION | **** | ** | **** | *** | ** |
| SHOCK LOAD | **** | ** | *** | ** | * |
| SUNLIGHT RESISTANT | ** | * | **** | **** | **** |
| STORAGE | dry/wet | dry/wet | dry/wet | dry | dry |
| FLOATS | no | yes | no | no | no |
| HEAT WEAKENS AT | 350°F | 150°F | 350°F | unaffected | unaffected |