Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. Bacteria get into the skin through a cut, scrape, or other wound. Cellulitis can also affect the deeper layers of connective tissue beneath your skin and, in severe cases, spread to your lymph nodes.
Comparing the Major Synthetic Rope Materials. When deciding what rope best suits your need, it is often a matter of compromise. There are 5 major synthetic ropes in use for boat and marine applications. Polypropylene, Polyester, Nylon, UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) and Aramids (KevlarÂ®, TechnoraÂ®, VectranÂ®, etc). Each has outstanding virtues and each has faults.
Half and twin ropes: Half ropes typically have a diameter of about 8 â 9mm, while twin ropes are usually about 7 - 8mm thick. Static ropes: Static ropes have a diameter of 9 â 13mm, and are commonly measured in inches, so you may see the diameter stated as 7/16â, for example.