Definition(s)
Fiber Type
A designation given by the fiber producer, which indicates the manner in which a particular fiber has been drawn or spun, processed, and treated with various finishes and oils.
Source: API RP 2SM Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, Second Edition, July 2014. Global Standards
Source: API RP 2SM, Design, Manufacture, Installation, and Maintenance of Synthetic Fiber Ropes for Offshore Mooring, First Edition, July 2014. Global Standards