Vegetable fibers (Ramie) packing braided in the High Controlled Density (HCD®) method, deeply impregnated with large quantity of PTFE suspensoid and an inert syntetic lubricant. Extremely resilient and ductile, will not stain or score the shaft. Strongly recommended for use particularly in marine applications such as stern tubes and rudder posts as well as the Pulp & Paper industry.