This strap, made out of 1 inch patterned polyester is used to clip onto a bag or camera to either drape around your neck or hang off your shoulder. Flat nylon webbing is the most popular choice for this strap because it has a "smooth feel" touch to it.  When worn around the neck it will not cause any kind of discomfort as far as "digging" into your neck or a rough scratchy feeling. 
Heavyweight or lightweight polypropylene is also common because it is great for the outdoors.  It has excellent UV protection, and doesn't absorb water quickly giving it a high resistance to rot & mildew. Polyester or patterned polyester is also a good choice because it combines the positive attributes of both flat nylon (soft and smooth for skin contact) and polypropylene (excellent UV protection, greater water resistance). 
PLEASE NOTE: We recommend polyester, patterned polyester or nylon webbing for "skin contact" straps. Our nylon has a tight weave and a very smooth feel. So, for camera straps, where the strap is across the back of your neck, nylon/polyester would be more comfortable. Stapworks' Bag Straps are available in 4 adjustment lengths:

 

Other uses for this strap;  binoculars, snare drums, purse, and anything else your creative mind comes up with.  You can also add a shoulder pad, and now you have even more comfort for items you wear over your shoulder.

Depending on the weight of the bag or camera, plastic swivel snaps are the most common end hardware.  However, if you need stronger hardware, metal swivel snaps are recommended. If using these straps for a heavy item, please keep in mind that we recommend only holding 1/3 of what the breaking strength of the webbing.  For example, 1 inch patterned polyester webbing has a breaking strength of 3585 pounds, and it has a working load 1195 pounds. However, keep in mind a strap is only as strong as it's weakest link. So you need to consider end hardware (snap hooks, bolt snaps, carabiners, etc...), and stitching. Other patterned polyester facts, patterned polyester has a thickness of 0.06 to 0.065 of an inch, and a melting point of 500 degrees fahrenheit.