| Aramid | Cotton | Nylon | Polyester | Linen | Hemp | PTFE | Ramie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | Very Strong | Weak | Strong | Strong | Weak | Moderate | ||
| Elasticity | High | Low | ||||||
| Chemical Resistance | Excellent | Weak | Fair | Good | Weak | Weak | ||
| UV Resistance | Poor | Good | Excellent | |||||
| Water Resistance | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | ||||
| Heat Resistance | Good | |||||||
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent | Good |