Pegasus Materials is world leading manufacture of uhmwpe fiber yarn
UHMWPE fiber/yarn is the strongest fiber made today and in fact pound for pound it is 10 times stronger than high grade steel, yet light enough to float on water. UHMWPE fiber offers more unti abrasion properties than teflon (PTFE), will not rust, corrode, mold, rot and can resist alkali, oil, grease, most acids and chemicals, UV-rays, sea and salt water and offers Has a working temprature span from minus 150 degrees C to over plus 100 degrees C.
Current uses include, strong fishing line, twine, rope, parachute cord, aero industries, automobile industries, bullet proof vests, blast blankets, armor and armored vehicles, deep sea fishing nets, deep fishing cages, aquaculture, agriculture, errosion protection, cut resistant glove, surgery suturs, medical reconstruction, webbings, rescue equipment, harnesses, wench line and so much