Synthetic fibers are stronger and more uniform but can't absorb much lubricant, natural fibers can absorb up to 15% of their weight in lubricant and so protect the inner wires much better from corrosion than synthetic fibers do.
Synthetic fibers are stronger and more uniform but can't absorb much lubricant, natural fibers can absorb up to 15% of their weight in lubricant. Synthetic fibers are stronger and more uniform but can't absorb much lubricant, natural fibers can so protect the inner wires much better from corrosion. Synthetic fibers do.