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Modern fire hoses that are currently used by firefighters today are made out of synthetic fibres, such as nylon or polyester. Cotton was a common fibre used in fire hoses in the past. Fibres prevent abrasion and damage of the hose, and are often coated with synthetic rubber for further protection.

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Early fire hose was fabricated of leather, fastened together with copper rivets and washers and, as can be imagined, it was heavy, stiff, and commonly leaked.

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In the past fire hoses were made of natural fiber and the most popular natural fiber used was cotton. Currently most fire hoses are made of synthetic fiber like polyester and nylon filament.

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