Physical properties for the following webbing types, can be viewed on the
Comparison Chart.
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- A natural product used for millenia.
- Tends to be soft and comfortable, but can be made stiff.
- Used in binding, wrapping, tying, horse gear, athletic protection, medical,
juvenile, sports application.
- Subject to rot and mildew when wet.
- Not suitable for high tensile requirements.
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- The economical web.
- A general purpose synthetic.
- Used extensively by the juvenile and backpack industry.
- Not for outdoor exposure.
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- Synthetic with strength.
- Tensile strengths from hundreds to thousands of pounds per inch of width.
- Use for holding, lifting, containment.
- Hygroscopic- will absorb water: some tensile loss and some elongation gain.
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- Synthetic sometimes interchanged with nylon.
- Better than nylon in an outdoor environment:
- Hygrophobic - won't support mold and mildew;
- Superior UV retention
- Over extended periods, less tensile loss when subject to moisture
- Comparable in cost to nylon.
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- Tough - Resist cuts, tears and abrasion.
- Strong - Usually coated onto polyester or nylon webbing>
- Ages well - UV resistant
- RF weldable
- Bright colors - Clear or opaque.
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