Bristle Type |
Advantages |
Applications |
Palmyra
Medium-heavy bristle
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Natural fiber (made from Palmyra Palm)
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Durable
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Good for scrubbing or course sweeping
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Water resistant
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General sweeping
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Rough surfaces
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Outside areas
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Nylon
Fine-medium bristle
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Synthetic bristles are long lasting
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Water, acid and high temperature resistant (no moisture absorption)
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Very durable bristles
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Foodservice
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Cleaning with chemicals
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Polypropylene
Fine-medium bristle
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Synthetic bristles are long lasting
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Economical alternative to nylon
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Excellent chemical resistance to acids
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Resistant to bacteria growth
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High temperature resistance
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Foodservice
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Cleaning with chemicals
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General sweeping
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Polystyrene
Very fine, flagged bristle (soft)
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Synthetic bristles
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Good chemical resistance
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Good bristle recovery
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Tampico
Fine bristle (soft)
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Natural fiber
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Great durability
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Water, chemical and heat resistant
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Broom Corn
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Natural fiber
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Excellent durability
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Broom Corn/Yucca Mix
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Natural fiber
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Economical
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Durable
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General sweeping
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Rough surfaces
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Outside areas
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Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
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Synthetic bristles are long lasting
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Good for scrubbing
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Good bristle recovery
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Resistant to bacteria growth
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Free rinsing
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Grout lines
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Foodservice
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Restrooms
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