Which polymer is used for making umbilical cables?

           An umbilical cord ensures the survival of a baby. Similarly, an umbilical cable is a hose that supplies necessary consumables to an apparatus.

           You might have watched videos of divers diving into the sea. They have a tube connected to their body which supplies oxygen to breathe. It is a part of their life support system. An umbilical cable is also used in space suits.

           Umbilical cables are usually made of a polymer called technora. It has high strength and durability, and is resistant to chemicals and heat. Apart from umbilical cables, technora is also used to make turbo hoses, wire ropes, windsurfing sails, optical fibre cables and drumheads.

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