Braid-on-Braid
(a.k.a. double-braid or yacht braid)
A synthetic cord made up of a braided jacket which surrounds a braided core to provide quality high abrasion resistance and gripping properties. Fully spliceable, its rounded configuration provides maximum surface contact on drums, winches, and cleats. Available in nylon and polyester, this braid maintains excellent flexibility, stores well, and is unaffected by mildew, rot, or most chemicals.
Nylon: We have found that by combining the tough fibers of nylon with our durable double-braided construction, we can provide strong shock-absorbing lines. Controlled elasticity, another important characteristic of our nylon line, provides consumers with excellent products for anchoring, docking, mooring, and towing. If long life, dependability, and true value are important for your marine needs, look no further than our nylon double-braid. Our standard nylon color combination is gold and white; braids are also available in select colors by special order.
Polyester: This low-stretch product is made with a technically advanced polyester to create a low-stretch abrasion resistant braid. Our double-braided construction is designed especially for halyards, sheets, and guys.
MATERIALS: NYLON OR POLYESTER
SIZES: 3/16″-1 1/4″
TENSILES: 1,200-33,600 LBS
12-Strand High Performance Ropes
Gladding has become a leader in the development of temperature sensitive shock cords—from -44º to +300ºF—for the aeronautic and automotive industries. We braid nylon over domestically-made rubber compounds which maintain their elastic properties even in the most adverse temperature conditions. We also provide a heavy outer sleeving that is resistant to abrasion and ultraviolet light as well as to most chemicals. Our shock cords are available in select colors by special order.
Our most economical braid, is created with a traditional “basket weave”, “8-plait”, or “maypole” construction. The braided jackets or sleeving protect a parallel-laid center core which adds strength and abrasion resistance to each braid. Diamond Braids combine high tensile strength and good knot-holding properties with high resistance to mildew, rot, ultraviolet light, and most chemicals. Our braids are available in a wide variety of contemporary colors and patterns to fit with any design or color scheme. Diamond braids are also used in industrial fabrics, toys, hardware, and tents because of their economical price.
The lock stitch nature of solid braid creates the most uniformly round cord available. We take the additional step of twisting each yarn before it is braided which adds strength and abrasion resistance. This process allows us to certify our solid braids to Mil-C-43256 polyester and Mil-C-43307 nylon.