As all of us know, webbing is widely used
in our daily lives. In terms of webbing types, there are nylon webbing, Polypropylene
Webbing, cotton webbing, polyester webbing, etc. Now I would like to have a
discussion about the differences between cotton webbing and nylon webbing.
Nylon webbing is the most abrasion
resistant of all the webbing types. It is flexible, strong, durable, and with a
breaking strength from 1,400 lbs .
to 5,500 lbs ., depending
on the thickness.
Nylon webbing is usually used in straps,
leashes, belts, clothing, packs, bags, safety harnesses, tie-downs, slings,
cargo nets, boat rigging, dog collars and restraints. It also suitable for luggage
straps, backpacks, belts and handbags. For instance, nylon webbing is used as
the core of our fabric-covered designer dog collars and leashes to make sure
our family pets are safe.
Polypropylene webbing,
also known as polypro webbing, is waterproof and UV resistant, but not as
strong as nylon webbing. Both nylon webbing and polypro webbing have the same
melting point of 300 degrees. The easiest way to tell nylon from polypropylene
is to toss a short length of the material in water. Nylon will not float but
Polypropylene will float on water.
Polypropylene webbing
is great for outdoor applications. It is available in 2 styles: Heavyweight,
and Lightweight. The lightweight polypropylene webbing commonly used for
bags, sporting goods, luggage, personal flotation devices, backpacks, children's
products, and general purpose straps. While the heavyweight polypropylene
webbing commonly used for bags, straps, handles, reinforcements, sporting
goods, luggage, backpacks, and general purpose straps.
Polyester webbing is
often used for Cargo tie-downs, slings, climbing straps, seat belt and bag
handles. It is strong and high abrasion resistant. Unlike nylon webbing’s
stretch, it is UV light-resistant and will not rot or mildew. The break
strength for polyester webbing ranges from 1,500
lbs . to 10,000 lbs ..
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