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HOW TO CHOOSE WHICH WEBBING TO USE FOR YOUR

RATCHET STRAP

(click on one of the three options to see the products available)

Flat nylon is best used for higher abrasion applications. 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 its breaking strength on flat nylon ranges from 2275lbs. - 5500lbs.

HEAVYWEIGHT POLYPRO

Heavyweight polypropylene is great to use in the outdoors. It has excellent UV protection, and it doesn't absorb water quickly giving it resistance to rot & mildew. The abrasion resistance isn't very high, 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.

POLYESTER WEBBING

Polyester webbing is ideal for heavy loads with high abrasion. With the same feel of nylon, polyester is smooth, shiny, yet has 5x the abrasion rate of polypropylene webbing! When polyester is doubled with a cam or ratchet buckle, you have yourself a wonderful, reliable tie down or securing strap. It has a breaking strength of 3500lbs., low water absorption, and rot & mildew resistance. However, most polyester is not color fast, meaning the color may bleed. Our black 1" is color fast, but the other colors are not color fast, so be cautioned, the color may bleed on those straps. For more information email support@strapworks.com.