For ropes, degradation is often caused by internal abrasion which cannot be detected by the user. It is normally accelerated as the load increases as a percentage or its rated strength. The building block of yarn when referenced in the cordage industry. Also a means of packaging rope or cords by winding it into a series of loops and tying them about the center. The rope is normally larger than 5 inches in circumference before it is considered a hawser.
Heat resistance is normally an inherent property of the fiber used in the manufacturing ropes.
A line may look like it has knots along its length. This type of damage results in substantial loss of strength which cannot be repaired. It is a generic term of German derivation where mantel refers to the cover and kern the core . These ropes are designed for specific uses and should be used only after proper training. The kink may result in a permanent deformation of the rope, and loss of its strength.