Its main feature is the great mechanical resistance to traction, so that a given weight is 5 times stronger than steel. The diameter is greater than the Dyneema ropes and sometimes for aesthetic or acoustic response are preferred.

Measurements:

• violin / viola length 175 mm, diameter 1.6 mm
• cello length 380 mm, diameter 2.6 mm
• double bass length 640 mm, diameter 2.8 mm

N.B.: being soft materials, the measurements are to be considered approximate