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HOW TO CHOOSE WHICH WEBBING TO USE FOR YOUR SIDE RELEASE BUCKLE BELT/STRAP
Flat nylon is a high abrasion webbing best used for “presentation” applications where you need to not only function but look great as well. It is not recommended to use in or around water continuously because it absorbs water quickly, causing rot & mildew. It can also stretch up to 2% of its length when wet (submerged in water multiple times). However, if you need a heavy duty strap for a "beefy" job, this webbing is for you. Nylon has a thickness of .070 - .075 of an inch and the breaking strength on flat nylon ranges from 2275lbs. - 5500lbs. Flat Nylon does come in over 30 colors ranging from flat colors to neon. It also is very soft to the touch and is preferred for applications in which it may touch people or animals.
Heavyweight polypropylene is great to use in the outdoors. It has excellent UV protection, and it doesn't absorb water at all giving it resistance to rot & mildew. The abrasion resistance is modest, so we recommend not using this material against rough edges. This webbing is perfect for medium duty applications. It has a thickness of .060 of an inch and its breaking strength ranges from 675lbs. - 1800lbs. Heavyweight Polypropylene does come in over 25 colors and is an excellent choice in securing your gear.
LIGHTWEIGHT POLYPRO
Lightweight polypropylene is also great for the outdoors, however it does have poor abrasion resistance. It differs from the heavyweight by breaking strength and stiffness. Other than that, it has all the same specs as the heavyweight polypro. Lightweight is .050 of an inch thick and its breaking strength ranges from 375lbs. - 750lbs.Lightweight Polypropylene does come in over 25 colors. It is a great choice for those lighter applications where you need a quick secure device.
PATTERNED POLYESTER
Patterned polyester webbing has the same great qualities as Flat Nylon webbing, with a couple extra bonuses! Polyester is great for indoors or outdoors due to its high abrasion resistance, excellent UV protection, high breaking strength, and resistance to rot & mildew. Strapworks.com now makes this wonderful patterned polyester in-house, and currently we have lots of designs/patterns with plenty more to come. Along with Flat Nylon, Polyester has the wonderful smooth feel to it that makes contact with skin comfortable. It's breaking strength ranges from 2500lbs. - 7000lbs., so it will work for your heaviest of jobs.
POLYESTER
Polyester webbing has the same great qualities as Flat Nylon webbing,
with a couple extra bonuses! Polyester is great for indoors or
outdoors due to its high abrasion resistance, excellent UV protection,
high breaking strength, and resistance to rot & mildew.
Strapworks.com now makes this wonderful polyester in-house,
and currently we have lots of designs/patterns with plenty more to
come. Along with Flat Nylon, Polyester has the wonderful smooth feel
to it that makes contact with skin comfortable. It's breaking strength
ranges from 2500lbs. - 7000lbs., so it will work for your heaviest of
jobs.
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