This comprehensive report, meticulously crafted by the ZIFONIC team, analyzes six common jacket materials for fiber optic patch cords: polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low smoke zero halogen (LSZH), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), nylon, and polytetrafluoroethylene. This comprehensive report, meticulously crafted by the ZIFONIC team, analyzes six common jacket materials for fiber optic patch cords: polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low smoke zero halogen (LSZH), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), nylon, and polytetrafluoroethylene. Each optical cable is constructed using a precise combination of optical fibers, strength members, buffer tubes, water-blocking elements, armoring, and protective jackets. Here is the extended technical table of all raw materials used in the fiber optic cable industry. The active medium responsible. In the backbone of modern connectivity, fiber optic patch cords are unsung heroes, enabling lightning-fast data transmission in data centers, telecom networks, and industrial systems. Optical Fiber (Core and Cladding) The most critical raw material in fiber optic cables is the optical fiber. Depending on the patch cord's application, the buffer coating can be a variety of different materials that will offer, for example, resistance to high temperatures or fire resistance. You will also learn how different aspects of the product can affect budget and design.