The assortment of webbing's offered can be somewhat overwhelming when trying to make a decision which to use. So the purpose of this article is to have a discussion about the differences between nylon webbing and polypro webbing. Cotton webbing can also be discussed as well. All of these webbing's have pros and cons and specific functions so lets dig into the crux of the debate.
Nylon webbing is the strongest and most durable of webbing straps. It has a tensile strength of about 4,200 to 5,500 pounds in the 1-inch to 1-1/2 inch widths. Tensile strength is the average breaking point of the webbing under factory conditions. This webbing is extremely abrasion resistant. It is also UV and mildew resistant as well as waterproof. It has a melting point of 300 degrees.
Nylon webbing is used in many projects including climbing harnesses, parachute straps, boat rigging, animal leads and dog collars. Backpacks, luggage straps, belts and handbags can also use nylon webbing. Nylon straps are required on any project where weight-bearing is essential for safety. Nylon webbing is used as the core of most fabric-covered designer dog collars and leashes to make sure your family pets are safe. For more information about dogs and the collars needed go to American Kennel Club (akc.org).
Polypropylene webbing, or polypro webbing, is a good webbing but not as strong as nylon webbing. It has a tensile strength of 600 to 1000 pounds depending on the width. Polypro is light-weight but is as abrasion resistant and durable as nylon webbing. Polypro webbing can be used for the same projects as nylon webbing, such as harnesses, boat rigging, dog collars and leashes, to name a few, but is also great for belts, luggage straps and harnesses for lighter weight objects.
In spite of having a lower tensile strength, Polypro webbing is also UV resistant, waterproof and mildew resistant. Polypro webbing and nylon webbing are similar in that they share identical melting points of 300 degrees. Polypro webbing does have some advantages over nylon webbing. A couple of these are that it is stretch resistant dry or submerged water, and in addition, it will float. It is also more resilient to alkaline and acid as opposed to nylon webbing. And if is cost you are worried about, polypro webbing is less expensive than nylon webbing.
Cotton webbing is much softer and easier to use with a sewing machine but does not have the tensile strength of nylon and polypro webbing. When the elimination of static electricity is needed Cotton webbing is ideal and is commonly used for military and space applications. It is also used in belts, canteen straps and name labels as well as in belts, luggage straps and purses. Upholstery projects such as weaving seats, repairing straps under chairs and antique beds Cotton webbing use nylon and polypro webbing.
Most projects that use nylon or polypro webbing are usually visible so appearance is a must. There are a wide variety of colors available in both nylon and polypro webbing. Some are multi-color and neon which can be seen in low light. The most popular colors are shades of pink and blue, as well as green, yellow, orange and the basic white and black. It also comes in a variety of widths and lengths.
From parachute straps to dog collars and even horse feeding troughs, there are so many uses of nylon webbing and polypro webbing that it is impossible to discuss them all. To find more projects and uses of these webbing's go to DIY Network or HGTV, which are just a couple of websites that feature nylon webbing, polypro webbing or cotton webbing. - 33381
Nylon webbing is the strongest and most durable of webbing straps. It has a tensile strength of about 4,200 to 5,500 pounds in the 1-inch to 1-1/2 inch widths. Tensile strength is the average breaking point of the webbing under factory conditions. This webbing is extremely abrasion resistant. It is also UV and mildew resistant as well as waterproof. It has a melting point of 300 degrees.
Nylon webbing is used in many projects including climbing harnesses, parachute straps, boat rigging, animal leads and dog collars. Backpacks, luggage straps, belts and handbags can also use nylon webbing. Nylon straps are required on any project where weight-bearing is essential for safety. Nylon webbing is used as the core of most fabric-covered designer dog collars and leashes to make sure your family pets are safe. For more information about dogs and the collars needed go to American Kennel Club (akc.org).
Polypropylene webbing, or polypro webbing, is a good webbing but not as strong as nylon webbing. It has a tensile strength of 600 to 1000 pounds depending on the width. Polypro is light-weight but is as abrasion resistant and durable as nylon webbing. Polypro webbing can be used for the same projects as nylon webbing, such as harnesses, boat rigging, dog collars and leashes, to name a few, but is also great for belts, luggage straps and harnesses for lighter weight objects.
In spite of having a lower tensile strength, Polypro webbing is also UV resistant, waterproof and mildew resistant. Polypro webbing and nylon webbing are similar in that they share identical melting points of 300 degrees. Polypro webbing does have some advantages over nylon webbing. A couple of these are that it is stretch resistant dry or submerged water, and in addition, it will float. It is also more resilient to alkaline and acid as opposed to nylon webbing. And if is cost you are worried about, polypro webbing is less expensive than nylon webbing.
Cotton webbing is much softer and easier to use with a sewing machine but does not have the tensile strength of nylon and polypro webbing. When the elimination of static electricity is needed Cotton webbing is ideal and is commonly used for military and space applications. It is also used in belts, canteen straps and name labels as well as in belts, luggage straps and purses. Upholstery projects such as weaving seats, repairing straps under chairs and antique beds Cotton webbing use nylon and polypro webbing.
Most projects that use nylon or polypro webbing are usually visible so appearance is a must. There are a wide variety of colors available in both nylon and polypro webbing. Some are multi-color and neon which can be seen in low light. The most popular colors are shades of pink and blue, as well as green, yellow, orange and the basic white and black. It also comes in a variety of widths and lengths.
From parachute straps to dog collars and even horse feeding troughs, there are so many uses of nylon webbing and polypro webbing that it is impossible to discuss them all. To find more projects and uses of these webbing's go to DIY Network or HGTV, which are just a couple of websites that feature nylon webbing, polypro webbing or cotton webbing. - 33381
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