tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post1803259748670595264..comments2024-03-28T17:31:43.711+00:00Comments on A K Haart: DoomwatchA K Haarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05897490979828603179noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-19988456617581175022012-06-20T19:28:57.142+01:002012-06-20T19:28:57.142+01:00James - yes plastics can degrade, particularly nyl...James - yes plastics can degrade, particularly nylon, but it's a slow process and viruses can't do it.A K Haarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897490979828603179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481298417819219839.post-83215645914784312502012-06-20T15:42:28.684+01:002012-06-20T15:42:28.684+01:00In sailing, it can be true in a way. UV does brea...In sailing, it can be true in a way. UV does break down some of the synthetic materials, which have a shelf life. I'd not like to have synthetic rigging and it just dissolves.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.com