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Short Term Long Term
Material Temperature Temperature
Materials Type Stiffness Resistance Use Use Additional Comments

-Will Not Absorb Moisture Or Odors
Most Solvents,
Polypropylene Synthetic High Stiffness Oil, Acids, And 225°F 175°F -Excellent Wet Stiffness

Chemicals (107°C) (79°C) -Sheds Dirt Easily
-Non-Brittle

Nylon 356°F 248°F -Excellent Bend Recovery

High Stiffness
Chemical
Synthetic
(180°C) (120°C) -Abrasion Resistant

Brass Most Solvents, 500°F -Softest Metal Fiber Available

Oil, Acids, And
Metal
Chemicals (260°C) -Rust Resistant
-High Degree Of Abrasion

-Highly Corrosion And Heat Resistant
Stainless Steel Metal Most Solvents, 800°F -Does Not Leave After-Rust Deposits
Oil, Acids, And
Chemicals (426°C) When Used High-Strength Alloys
-Ideal For Corrosive Environments

Palmyra Natural Medium To -Produced From The Base Of The Leaf

Stalks Of The India Palmyra Palm
High Stiffness
-Light To Dark Brown In Color

Tampico Soft To -Produced From The Stalk Of The Agave
Plant
Natural Medium Alkali And Acid 283°F -Off White In Color
Resistant
Stiffness -Porous Fibers Absorb Water And Work
Wet Or Dry
-More Aggressive Than Nylon

-A Blend Of Natural Broom Corn And
Yucca Fibers
Yucca / Corn -Yucca Is A Member Of The Agave Plant
Natural Family
-Excellent For Use On Very Hard
Surfaces, Such As Concrete
-Will Not Pick Up Fine Debris