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Both sides of a strip of Velcro are made of nylon, but the process for making the hooks is different from making the loops. What is the soft part of Velcro made of? Most hook and loop fasteners are made out of nylon, but there are several different monofilament materials such as polyester and polypropylene […]

They are made of polypropylene with customized backings (polypropylene, polyester, PVC) which makes products suitable for applications that require a soft and flexible closure. They are low profile and provide superior engagement for single use or semi-disposable applications. Is Velcro made of nylon? Hook and loop fasteners, commonly known by the popular brand name, Velcro®, […]

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest (e.g. a belay plate), you may find it useful to lock the rope off. What is a mule knot used […]

The Munter hitch, also known as the Italian hitch, mezzo barcaiolo or the crossing hitch, is a simple adjustable knot, commonly used by climbers, cavers, and rescuers to control friction in a life-lining or belay system. What is the purpose of a Munter hitch? The Munter hitch knot is an adjustable knot that acts as […]

A diamond’s brilliance refers to the strength of its sparkle and fire. Oval cut and round cut diamonds are both brilliant cuts, meaning they’re designed to maximize the reflection of light and create a powerful sparkle. In fact, they both have the same number of facets — 58, to be precise. How can you tell […]

Understanding the EBITDA-to-Interest Coverage Ratio A ratio greater than 1 indicates that the company has more than enough interest coverage to pay off its interest expenses. What is a good EBITDA coverage? An EBITDA coverage ratio above 1 means the company can cover its debt obligations from its free cash flows. A ratio below 1 […]

Introduction: Paracord Monkey Fist The Monkey Fist knot has a long history since 1800’s, main purpose as a weight at the end of a rope or just for decorative use. The monkey fist was also used as a melee weapon among sailors and gangs. What are paracord monkey fists used for? It is tied at […]

A company with negative times interest earned ratio indicates that the company is having a loss instead of a profit. So, it means that the company is having a serious financial problem. Should times interest earned be a negative? Can you have a negative times interest earned ratio? If you’re reporting a net loss, your […]

This ratio, which equals operating income divided by interest expenses, showcases the company’s ability to make interest payments. Generally, a ratio of 3.0 or higher is desirable, although this varies from industry to industry. Is a higher leverage ratio better? The lower your leverage ratio is, the easier it will be for you to secure […]

While a ratio of 1 is sufficient to cover interest expenses, it also means that there’s not enough cash to pay other expenses. Business owners should aim for a ratio of 2 or above, which means that interest expenses can be covered two times over. Do you want a high or low cash coverage ratio? […]

If the debt-to-assets ratio is greater than one, a business has more debt than assets. If the ratio is less than one, the business has more assets than debt. What is a strong debt to asset ratio? Generally speaking, a debt-to-equity or debt-to-assets ratio below 1.0 would be seen as relatively safe, whereas ratios of […]

This use as a lifeline from boat to boat gained it the symbolism of solidarity among the hobo community. How Much Rope Is Needed? The rope length should be 4-5 feet. What is a paracord monkey fist used for? It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it […]

A monkey’s fist knot was traditionally used by sailors to add extra weight at the end of a heaving line, used to throw a cable from ship to shore. The knot, often containing an extra weight, would be tied at one end of the line, and the other end would be tied to the heavier […]

Rather than having a heaving line attached, a sailor could slip his hand through the eye splice and use the monkey’s fist as an effective and dangerous club, capable of knocking out an attacker or even opening his skull, if wielded with enough force. The monkey’s fist as a weapon became known as a slungshot. […]

While real interest rates can be effectively negative if inflation exceeds the nominal interest rate, the nominal interest rate is, theoretically, bounded by zero. This means that negative interest rates are often the result of a desperate and critical effort to boost economic growth through financial means. What happens when interest rates are negative? Negative […]

A company with negative times interest earned ratio indicates that the company is having a loss instead of a profit. So, it means that the company is having a serious financial problem. Can the times interest earned ratio be negative? Can you have a negative times interest earned ratio? If you’re reporting a net loss, […]

Rope bondage or shibari represents voluntary binding of a person with a rope and can lead to compression injury to peripheral nerves. Can you damage nerves from cutting? When a cut is particularly deep, you are more likely to have damaged the tendons and nerves in your hand and require hand nerve surgery. While some […]

Square (reef) knot. One of the best known knots for tying together two lines of equal diameter. Notice the symmetry–both free ends are on the same side of knot. It’s a relatively weak knot–breaking strength is only 45% of rated line strength. What is the strongest knot? The Palomar Knot is arguably the strongest all-around […]

The lover’s knot or love knot has a long history of being a symbol of love. It represents the unbreakable bond and eternal connection between two lovers. The association of knots with love has appeared in many different cultures since ancient times. What is the meaning of love knots? love knot in British English noun. […]

A Square Knot will slip if not under tension and WILL slip when tied with Nylon rope. Will a square knot come undone? Square knots can easily slip or come undone with movement or jam under a heavy load, so never use them for holding a critical load or supporting a person [source: Animated Knots]. […]