This black netcoat treated twine, a. k. a. bank line, is resistant to abrasion, oil, gasoline, decay, marine environments, and most chemicals. Stiff and at times tacky from the treat, this twine has excellent knotting qualities.Uses for this twine include trot line, decoy line, net making and mending, workshop, crafts, gardening, construction, and commercial applications. Any place a high quality twisted nylon is needed this tarred twine will fit the bill. We are not responsible for injury or property damage in the use of any product that we sell. Rope tensile strength (the lb test rating) is for new rope under laboratory conditions. Safe working strength is generally 10% to 15% of the given tensile strength.