Tape, Webbing, Tubular Webbing+ materials = what is the difference and uses?

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

So, I started looking at slings as I mentioned in my other thread. Now I see this and that that I'd like to change or do something different. I have a 3D printer and Nylon, so I can print my own plastic parts for custom stuff. I started looking at webbing.


What is the difference between Tape, webbing and tubular webbing. With the tubular, what is it specifically for? A hard insert? Padding?

On the material:
Polyester
Nylon
PolyProp (cheapest?)
Biothane covered

Found Strapworks online. It a good place?

Thanks

[jsbhike]

https://www.trivantage.com/webbing-tape-guide

I think tape may be what Proctor slings are made of.

Webbing is like M16/14/1 slings. Nylon, cotton, or other.

Tubular is very strong for load bearing, but any webbing that isn't total junk will be far stronger for a rifle sling than is needed or even wanted.

In my opinion, the only plus it has on a sling is not having an "edge" like regular webbing that can rub your neck, but that can be resolved by picking regular webbing that is softer(the term is escaping me, but I think it is called "hand".) Downsides are weight (like the weight of 2 slings in 1) and somewhat limited in widths the last time i looked.

Just noticed biothane. If you go someplace that sells blaze orange hunting dog collars that have a rubbery coating, that is biothane or something close to it. That style of webbing can have different textures to it ranging from slick to grabby. Galco makes or made a biothane belt. Turner Saddlery is a sling that comes to mind.

https://turnersling.com/national-mat...her-sling-aws/

[sinister]

Tape is generally for trim or fabric reinforcement. Webbing is for straps and for durability and strength. Tubular webbing is for strength but not much elasticity (stretch).

This is a link to the FAA Parachute Rigger's Manual. Chapter 3 is on rigging materials and starts with an overview of fabrics, tape, and webbing:
https://www.faa.gov/regulations_poli...rh_change1.pdf

Polyester is generally resistant to sun exposure (UV light). Nylon is a balance for strength-to-weight. Polypro is good for SCUBA stuff (wet and salt exposure) but not so good for life support applications (parachute air items).

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

Thanks those are great resources.

What is the best online place for webbing materials?

Could have done without the hairy leg pictures...

[jsbhike]

LoL I'll cover up next time.

I have only bought webbing from ebay vendors which seemed to be the best deal if only needing a few yards at a time or sometimes you will find a really good deal where someone bought a spool and only used part of it.

Never really looked at webbing, but this place always had good deals on fabric.

http://www.owfinc.com

[Travelingchild]

You'll need to look into commercial grade lockstitch sewing machines.
Single needle with reverse, single needle walking foot with reverse, These usually Priced as 2 separate items the Head(part that does the actual sewing) and the table(usually includes the motor).

Maybe even a Bartack machine expensive, mine was around $4000.00 new.

Avoids having to do 3 point or box x pattern on webbing.

This hobby gets expensive, You'll find yourself making all your own gear bags, range bags etc.
I had 5? machines at one time.

A good source "The Parachute Manual vol. I and II" by Dan Poynter for sewing info, mainly for Rigger but also for general knowledge

Owfinc.com is awesome to deal with, although its been awhile.

[Ironman8]

You don’t need a commercial machine to make a sling. Look up a Singer 4423. It’ll do just about everything you need to do with the right needle and thread. I’ve done everything from silnylon for outdoor gear (tarps, stuff bags, ect) to cordura/webbing projects...I’m in the process of making my own sling based on the SOB B-Sling.

[Coyote bulldozer]

I use an old PAFF 332 for all my webbing & gear sewing. Think I gave $20 for it off Craigslist years ago.

The main point of tubular webbing is to be knotable (and to be able to untie it after loading). I use to be in the tree care industry and made or customized a lot of gear, if you don't absolutely require tubular webbing for its strength / knotability avoid it for making gear!

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

I use an old PAFF 332 for all my webbing & gear sewing. Think I gave $20 for it off Craigslist years ago.

The main point of tubular webbing is to be knotable (and to be able to untie it after loading). I use to be in the tree care industry and made or customized a lot of gear, if you don't absolutely require tubular webbing for its strength / knotability avoid it for making gear!

What is the downside of the tubular?

[tb-av]

The weight for one.

Just buy 20' and it will be obvious to you. You will either invent a need or realize it's not necessary.

It's like high strength cooked bucatini.

It's good but you need to bring the sauce.