Typical Characteristics of Polypropylene
| Abrasion | Excellent Durability and Very Good Wear Resistance - High Coefficient of Friction |
| Chemical Resistance to | Cleaning Agents, Including Bleach, Strong Acids and Alkalis, Common Solvents |
| Chemically Inert | No Known Allergic Reaction When Contacted with Skin |
| Color Fastness | Excellent - Dope Pigmented, Highly Resistant to Dyeing |
| Creep Resistance | Superior |
| Easy Care | Wash/Dry Easily, Resists Wrinkling, Soft, Comfortable, Excellent Stain Resistance |
| Heat Sensitivity | Do Not Iron Fabrics at More Than 100C. |
| Insect Resistant | Can Be Chewed, but Not Digested by Insects and Related Pests |
| Insulation | Lowest Thermal Conductivity Rating of All Fibers - Keeps Cold Out, Heat In |
| Lightfastness | Excellent in High UV Products |
| Lowest Moisture Regain | Hydrophobic, Quick Vapor Transfer, Excellent Wicking, No Fiber Swelling |
| Mold, Mildew, Bacteria | Will Not Support in Normal Conditions |
| Odor | Does Not Absorb Odors Due to Low Moisture Absorption |
| Recycle | Easy - Highest Calorific Values of Any Yarn |
| Sensitive To | Chlorinated Solvents at High Temperatures, Aromatic Compounds |
| Specific Gravity | Lowest of All Fibers, Floats, Superior Bulk/Coverage, Light Weight |
| Stain Resistance | Doesn’t React with Most of the Staining Agents, Except Oil Stains |
| Tenacity | Up to 7 GPD |