Hi guys... thanks for the comments Benq---just in case newbies don`t know... if you`d like to see all posts and/or threads by a particular member, just click on the user-name, and you`ll see that person`s statistics [date joined, location etc.] and there are two blue-highlighted links which you can click on to find all Threads by that member, and also, all posts by them....so if you`d like to `narrow`a search down to a particular member you can do so.
noneother....... lace is generally less durable simply because it`s a fabric as opposed to nylon [mono] or polyurethane which again, is man-made material. You have to take into account the `properties`of each [the pro`s and con`s] and decide on what are your overriding concerns/needs in terms your individual `situation`.....your lifestyle, possibly work-environment, and issues such as detectability to both touch and sight, if that will be significant to you. I guess that the apparent/usual longevity of a base material such as nylon/poly over lace,is tempered by the fact that human hair only has a certain `life`and the hair will deteriorate faster than the base...the opposite CAN be [but not always] true too...a lace base can deteriorate before the hair !! [ you can`t win can you ? :-) ] Lace in my opinion, is more comfortable to wear and allows better scalp breathe-ability...... depending on how you treat your lace system and your lifestyle, a life-span of 3-6 months average is normal..many guys get far longer wears... it`s hard to be precise as there are so many variables in the mix...... you can have all-swiss, or french lace [for a bit more durability] with a swiss front for the best undetectability to both touch and vision, particularly if you`re going for a more exposed front hair style..... hope that helps... and best wishes with it whatever your choice... Paul.