Polyamid

Material

  • Price

    Low

    The most affordable option. When you need many pieces at a reasonable price, this is the right choice.

  • Strength

    Medium

    Handles everyday walks and regular use. Sufficient for calm and moderately active dogs, but may deform under repeated strong pulling.

  • Water

    Fresh water

    Tolerates occasional contact with fresh water — rain, puddles, brief immersion. Better to dry after being in water, otherwise it may degrade over time.

  • Weight

    Very light

    Practically weightless. Even the smallest dog will wear it without noticing anything.

Allergy risk No risk Contains no nickel or other known contact allergens and does not release them during wear. Safe for sensitive skin without restriction.
Aging Minor changes Over time slight dulling or minor surface changes may occur. This does not affect function, but is visible on closer inspection.
Maintenance Maintenance-free No special care needed. Just rinse with water or wipe with a cloth — that is all.

What polyamide is

A tough plastic also known as nylon. It withstands impact and abrasion and is flexible. It's the only one of our plastics that absorbs water: it softens when wet and returns to shape once dry.

Why we use it

Paracord – a braided cord with a core – is one hundred percent polyamide: a load capacity of hundreds of kilograms at a few grams per metre. The body of the Fidlock magnetic buckle is also polyamide.

When to choose it and when to look elsewhere

  • Bracelets, leashes and accessories made of paracord – strong, light, colourful.

For load-bearing buckles that work wet, choose acetal instead – it does not absorb water and its stiffness does not drop.

How it ages and how to care for it

Let wet polyamide dry out and its properties return. Colours hold; the surface dulls slightly over time.

Good to know

Nylon was the world's first fully synthetic fibre (1935) – and nylon parachutes outlasted silk ones.

Products — Material: Polyamid