Table scores
- Best Performance
- Intermediate Performance
- Poorest Performance
| Feature | Nylon | Polypropylene | Polyester |
| Max Elongation at Normal Tensioning Levels | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Initial Tightness (after joint made) | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Tension Retention | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Resistance to Changes in Ambient Temperatures | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Ability to Accommodate Load Shift or Contraction | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Highest Tensile Strength | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weathering Resistance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stain Resistance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Impact Resistance | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Corner Strength | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ability to Equalize Tension Around Corners | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Surface Hardness | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Resistance to Longitudinal Splitting | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ease of Disposal | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lightest Weight Per Metre | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Lowest Cost | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Ability to Resist Creep on an Expanding Package | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Abrasion Resistance | 1 | 3 | 2 |