#$%^&*AU2018201043B220191114.pdf#####ABSTRACT A fastening element comprising (a) a non-load bearing core, the non-load bearing core comprising a first biocompatible polymer； (b) a load bearing sheath, the load bearing sheath comprising a second biocompatible polymer, wherein the load bearing sheath surrounds the non-load bearing core. The fastening element can be used as a suture, shoe lace or rope. The non-load bearing core has a Durometer Hardness Type A value ranging from 15 to 30. The load bearing sheath is formed from a plurality of yarns, each yam comprising a plurality of filaments in form of mono or multifilament of the second biocompatible polymer. Each yarn may have a tenacity at break value ranging from 30 cN/dtex to 45 cN/dtex.1/7 100 120 FIG. 1B FIG.1A 1110 FIG.i1D FIG.10C
