Editing Vectran (section)

== Properties ==
===Advantages===
Vectran's golden fibers are noted for their [[thermal stability]] at high temperatures, high strength and [[Young's modulus|modulus]], low [[creep (deformation)|creep]], and good chemical stability. They are moisture-resistant and generally stable in hostile environments. [[Polyester]] coating is often used around a Vectran core; [[polyurethane]] coating can improve [[abrasion (mechanical)|abrasion]] resistance and act as a water barrier. Vectran has a melting point of 330&nbsp;°C, with progressive strength loss from 220&nbsp;°C.

===Disadvantages===
Although the tensile strength is similar to [[Kevlar]], Vectran still tends to experience tensile fractures when exposed to significant stress.  The wispy, hair-like fibers tend to fray, to easily acquire dirt, and to readily entangle in [[hook-and-loop fastener]]s, from which they must sometimes then be cut or (when possible) torn.<ref name="HearleLomas1998">{{citation|author1=J. W. S. Hearle|author2=Brenda Lomas|author3=William D. Cooke |title=Atlas of Fibre Fracture and Damage to Textiles|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cDGI2zF_GFsC&pg=PA468|year=1998|publisher=Woodhead Publishing|isbn=978-1-85573-319-0|page=468}}</ref>
If used without protective coatings, Vectran has low resistance to UV degradation, and should not be used long-term in outdoor environments.