Abstract: A flat low friction cord and a method of production of a cord comprising a flexible and substantially flat core enshrouded by a knitted cover, the cover being knitted around the core from yarns, wherein the knitted yarns at the cord surface define a low friction and abrasion resistant sliding surface. The yarns may be oriented substantially along the cord. The yarns may be twisted in one direction. The knitted cover may sufficiently cover the flat core such that the core cannot be seen through the cover. The denier of the yarns is preferably 1500 denier and the yarn fibers are preferably a polyester, nylon, polypropylene or the like, with polyester and nylon the preferable yarn fibers. The core may be a foamed PVC, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene or the like but is preferably extruded foamed PVC. The core may be heat set to firmly enshroud the cover around the core.