11 Facts About Webbing

1.

Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres, often used in place of rope.

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2.

Webbing is made from exceptionally high-strength material, such as Dyneema, and Kevlar.

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3.

Webbing is used in many ways in hiking and camping gear including backpacks, straps, load adjusters and tent adjusters.

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4.

Webbing is less likely to loosen itself off the rock than tubular rope.

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5.

Webbing is less expensive than rope of similar size, particularly kernmantle rope, which requires elaborate and expensive manufacturing.

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6.

Webbing is cut with a hot wire as is nylon rope, which prevents fraying and unravelling.

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7.

Webbing is used in couches and chairs as a base for the seating areas that is both strong and flexible.

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8.

Webbing used as a support is often rubberised to improve resilience and add elasticity.

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9.

Webbing is used to reinforce joints and areas that tend to flex.

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10.

Webbing belts are used frequently by modern cadet and scout groups, as well as police and security forces.

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11.

Webbing is often outfitted with various forms of tie down hardware to extend its range of abilities .

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