String: 130lb Black Chime/Gong String - 20 feet
This product includes 20 feet of black 130 gauge braided Terylene string to be used with chime tops that measure 8.25 inches in diameter. Please choose the string gauge appropriate to your chime top dimensions. Either black or tan colored string can be used.
Here's where you can find chime stringing instructions, along with a how-to video.
The string life depends on the amount of UV exposure and the strength of the winds where your chime is hanging. Under normal conditions, the string should last 7-8 years.