{"product_id":"combat-engineer-armada-weave-thread","title":"Combat Engineer Armada-Weave Thread","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn Limited Stock!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho wouldn’t want thread that will hold 40 pounds and is easy to carry, including our Uncle Sam? When Uncle Sam ordered Armada-Weave Thread for his Combat Engineers, his EOD people wanted some too. We had more produced, and now we have some extras, fresh from the mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs: 50 Feet, 0.288mm thick on a dispenser roll with thread cutter. (Don’t let the thin size of this thread fool you, you must have a tool to cut this thread.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dispenser is compact and resembles a small dental floss box with a removable roll. Other than the box, there is no similarity to dental floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Armada-Weave  Combat Engineer Thread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistance chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvisible to ultra-violet light sources and thermal imaging devices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloats on water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth to the touch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire resistant and self-extinguishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan withstand extreme cold and hot temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiologically inert (doesn't cause a reaction to the human body)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonic velocity and acoustic impedance near that of water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh electrical resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElongation at break is low, energy needed to break is high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery high strength (15X stronger than steel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a weight-for-weight basis, Armada-Weave is 15 times stronger than steel and is 40 percent stronger than most aramid fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Profile: Armada-Weave™ (UHMWPE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Science Behind the World’s Strongest Fiber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of our gear is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmada-Weave™\u003c\/b\u003e, a high-performance braid engineered from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)\u003c\/b\u003e. Pound-for-pound, this is the strongest man-made fiber on Earth—delivering\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 times the tensile strength of steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand vastly outperforming standard paracord, all while remaining light enough to float.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed for ballistic armor, deep-sea mooring, and aerospace rigging, Armada-Weave™ is practically immune to moisture rot, UV degradation, and harsh chemicals. It does not stretch, it does not absorb water, and it refuses to snap under loads that would shred nylon or polyester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering Ultra-Slick Fiber: The Rules of Engagement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Armada-Weave™ is built for maximum performance, it behaves differently than standard cordage. UHMWPE molecules form an incredibly smooth, low-friction surface. While this makes the cord highly abrasion-resistant,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional knots (like a basic Bowline or Square Knot) will capsize and slip under heavy tension.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo unlock the full potential of Armada-Weave™ on the trail or in the field, adapt your rigging with these three essential rules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Multiply Your Friction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard knots rely on fiber \"bite.\" Because Armada-Weave™ is incredibly slick, you need to maximize surface area. When tying terminal loops or joins, always opt for multi-turn friction knots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Joining Lines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouble Uni Knot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Fisherman's Splice) with 5 to 7 wraps on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Anchoring to Hardware:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalomar Knot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSan Diego Jam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure the slick fibers lock securely against your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Leave Generous Tails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a UHMWPE knot is subjected to an extreme load, the braid will microscopically compress and settle. Always leave at least\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 to 1.5 inches of tail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebeyond your finished knot. This provides a safety buffer, preventing the bitter end from pulling through the knot structure during high-stress sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Master the \"Trap\" (Splicing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Armada-Weave™ features a premium hollow-core braided geometry, the absolute best way to utilize its strength is to bypass knots entirely. By using a small wire tool to perform a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrummel Splice\u003c\/b\u003e, the outer braid acts like a Chinese finger trap. 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