What is the difference between elixir polyweb and nanoweb

This article attempts to find differences between Nanoweb and Polyweb. The strings of guitar and other musical instruments are made of metal, and they start to deposit oils, sweat, and moisture if they do not have any coating or layer over them. This causes corrosion of the string and the sound produced by it also starts to sound hollow. Elixir makes use of a patented technology to apply a protective coating over the strings of the guitar or other stringed instrument. This coating is made of fluoropolymer and forms a barrier against moisture and other liquids that can cause corrosion of the string.

Nanoweb and Polyweb are two different products by the same company and provide long lasting protection against corrosion to the strings of musical instruments. Elixir has polyweb, nanoweb, and optiweb strings. Some people love it because the main feature of polyweb is that it still does last the longest out of all three coatings.

So basically the polywebs last the longest, but the tone and playability are not as good in my opinion as the nanowebs. Nanowebs are my favorite of the Elixir strings. They have a warm tone and I think the coating is actually thinner on them than polywebs. Nanoweb strings use a much thinner coating.

This results in a brighter sound that many players describe as being more clear and articulate. Polyweb strings use much thicker coatings, resulting in a warmer, fatter yet less articulate sound. Due to the thickness of the strings, they produce a fuller sound but are harder to bend.

Guitar strings are one of the most overlooked aspects of tone, especially to newer players. Old strings sound far duller and are much harder to play on. Elixir Strings are one of the market leading brands, priced fairly and competitively but delivering great tone, playability and durability.