5m x 1.6mm / No.1 High Quality Braided Low Stretch Picture Framing Cord
Perfect for smaller / lighter frames

Our Low-Stretch cord is made in the UK from white polyester fibre. Laboratory tests show that at any given breaking strain, the extension with nylon was around 26%, but with polyester, only around 12%. They also tested the breaking strains which, as you can see, are very high. Polyester cannot rot, nor will moisture from the atmosphere change its characteristics.

To allow for ‘shock’ loading, picture weight should be no more than about 25% of the breaking strain.

Take care always to select fixing hardware which is more than strong enough.

- 1.6mm (No.1) - 89kg Breaking Strain - Maximum suggested picture weight 22kg

Other sizes available in our shop:

- 2.2mm (No.2) - 150kg Breaking Strain - Maximum suggested picture weight 37kg

- 2.5mm (No.3) - 184kg Breaking Strain - Maximum suggested picture weight 46kg

- 3mm (No.4) - 209kg Breaking Strain - Maximum suggested picture weight 52kg

- 4mm (No.5) - 337kg Breaking Strain - Maximum suggested picture weight 84kg

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We are able to supply significantly reduced prices due to our buying power within the industry.

Packaged carefully to ensure it reaches you in A1 condition.

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