| Finding your dog the perfect leash or dog collar | | | | Nicer collars are made out of nylon webbing. Most |
| can be a fun venture. However, it can be hard to | | | | fabric-covered designer dog collars you see are |
| know which ones are going to be best for your | | | | going to be using nylon webbing. The reason is the |
| dog. You can ask yourself a lot of questions in | | | | strength and durability it provides. |
| your quest for a dog collar. Questions like "Should | | | | Polypro webbing is not as strong as nylon |
| I get a dog collar with a nylon strap?" or "Should I | | | | webbing, but it has similar advantages. Polypro |
| get a dog collar with polypro webbing?" | | | | webbing also holds up to abrasion and durability |
| The question of which is better, nylon or polypro | | | | well just like nylon webbing. It is resistant to |
| webbing, is an old one. It can be hard to decide to | | | | water, UV rays, and mildew, and also does not |
| go with nylon straps or polypro straps because | | | | melt until 300 degrees. |
| there are advantages to both. Here are some | | | | An advantage that polypro webbing has on nylon |
| similarities and differences between the two | | | | webbing is that it is less expensive than nylon |
| webbing choices. | | | | webbing. Polypro webbing is also stretch resistant |
| Nylon straps are much stronger than polypro | | | | and will float in water. It tends to also hold up |
| straps. Nylon straps are dependable as far as | | | | better to acids than nylon webbing can. |
| strength is concerned. It has a tensile strength of | | | | Nylon and polypro webbing can be used for many |
| 4,200 to 5,500 pounds per 1-inch width. Polypro, | | | | purposes aside from just dog harnesses, collars, |
| on the other hand, only has about 600 pounds per | | | | and leashes. They are also used for other items |
| inch. | | | | such as climbing harnesses, boat rigging and |
| This product is also very durable. It can take a lot | | | | luggage straps. Nylon straps are the more popular |
| of abrasion and is resistant to mildew and water. | | | | choice of the two because of its strength |
| Nylon webbing is also water resistant and has a | | | | capabilities. |
| high melting point of 300 degrees. | | | | |