This number eight, natural sash cord provides dependability during do-it-yourself projects. The 10-pound cord features a cotton cover with a synthetic core for added strength. The braid is soft, flexible, and easy on the hands. It provides good resistance to sunlight and has excellent knot tying characteristics. This cord is 550 feet long and has a 1/4-inch diameter. The general-purpose rope has 750 pounds of tensile strength and a workload limit of 75 pounds.