Which of the following is not a synthetic rope?

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Which of the following is not a synthetic rope?

Ropes fall into natural fiber and synthetic polymer categories. Manila rope is made from abaca, a natural plant fiber, so it’s a natural rope. The others—nylon, polypropylene, and polyethylene—are synthetic polymers created through chemical processes, giving them properties like high strength for their size, good abrasion resistance, and, in many cases, better moisture resistance or buoyancy. Because Manila rope comes from natural fibers rather than a manufactured polymer, it is not a synthetic rope.

Ropes fall into natural fiber and synthetic polymer categories. Manila rope is made from abaca, a natural plant fiber, so it’s a natural rope. The others—nylon, polypropylene, and polyethylene—are synthetic polymers created through chemical processes, giving them properties like high strength for their size, good abrasion resistance, and, in many cases, better moisture resistance or buoyancy. Because Manila rope comes from natural fibers rather than a manufactured polymer, it is not a synthetic rope.

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