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materials
Sustainability
Recycled materials
upcycling old material into a new product
sustainably sourced material
no waste manufacture
no artificial dyes or coloring that uses excessive water
able to be manufactured domestically
all naturally sourced materials and fibers must be replenished
plastics
polyethylene
high density polyethylene (HDPE)
polyethylene terephthalate (PETE)
most polyethylene based plastics are suitable
Strong
buoyant
UV resistant
thermoplastic
metals
Brass
malleable
ductile
good corrosion resistance
anti-microbial surface
used in marine or maritime purposes
stainless steel
316 stainless steel is great for corrosion resistance in wet environments
Very durable
used in sterile environments
very heat resistant
lustrous and stays lustrous for a long time
aluminium
High corrosion resistance
light in weight
malleable
ductile
non magnetic
reacts with water at room temperature to form hydrogen and aluminum hydroxide
copper
Used for drinking water purposes
will oxidize
Malleable
Ductile
good conductor of heat and electricity
fabrics
nylon
Elasticity
extremely durable
moisture resistance
lightweight
resistance to fading
polyester
durable
coarse
moisture resistant
quick drying
moisture resistance
polyurethane laminate (PUL)
Waterproof
breathable
extremely durable
soft
flexible
foams
Polyurethane (PU)
Closed cell structure allows for amazing water resistance
low weight
strong
may mold
very buoyant
closed cell polypropylene
resistant to water absorbtion
great buoyancy
will not mold or rot
very low density
rigid
expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Sensitive to moisture
when water is absorbed, structural integrity is compromised
outstanding buoyancy
resistance to mold
low density
logos/designs
On fabrics
heat printed vinyl lettering
durable
waterproof
bold
can be any design or colour
on plastics and metals and foams
Engraving
wasting process
waterproof
will not fade or damage
No control over design/colour
sticker
Not as durable
any design/ colour
potentially waterproof
fabric tags
ropes
Polypropylene
Braided
Soft to touch
hard to splice
Less stretch than twisted
Twisted
rough in hand
Can be spliced easily
More stretch than braided
Will not rot or mold
does not absorb water
Nylon
Absorbs water easily
properties weakened when saturated
Higher likelihood to break when wet
may mould
Soft to touch
difficult but possible to splice
high level of flexibility and stretch
other parts
cords
drawstrings
nylon cord
water resistant
strong
slightly stretchy
drawstring toggles
plastic
joints
sewn
plastic
plastic welds
glue
Foam
glue
metal
welds
tolerance joints