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Correct technora does worse than polyester, nylon and dyneema in the sun. UV degradation is rough on it. Also its abrasion resistance is not as good as dyneema or high tenacity polyester. It has better cut resistance than polyester but no better abrasion resistance. It also absorbs water at a rate similar to nylon. Basically the reasons for adding technora are extra strength with low stretch and of course heat treating properties as it has a “melting point” of over 900 degrees. Heat resistance is the real reason technora was first added to ropes
honestly, if i had a week to come up with a 200 item list of small items to start a new civilization with......dyneema rope and dawn dish soap would both be on the list.......both have a ton, ton of uses