New Material: Flame Retardant Polypropylene Webbing

Fire retardancy is extremely important when it comes to the manufacturing of any equipment, whether it be for the emergency services, medical sector or every day use. At Openhouse we are always looking to find ways to improve health and safety when it comes to new materials.

Now, we’re proud to announce a new material to our ever-growing list; Flame Retardant Polypropylene Webbing.

What is webbing?

Webbing is a strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube of varying width and fibres often used in place of rope. The name webbing comes from the meshed material frequently used in its construction, which resembles a web. It is a versatile component used in climbing, furniture manufacturing, automobile safety, auto racing, towing, parachuting, military apparel, load securing, bag production and many other fields.

Originally made of cotton or flax, most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene or polyester. Webbing is also made from exceptionally high-strength material, such as Dyneema, and Kevlar. Webbing is both light and strong, with breaking strengths readily available in excess of 10,000 lb (44.4 kN).

There are two basic constructions of webbing. Flat webbing is a solid weave, with seatbelts and most backpack straps being common examples. Tubular webbing consists of a flattened tube, and is commonly used in climbing and industrial applications, We use the flat style webbing in the production of our products.

If you would like to learn more about Openhouse and Flame Retardant Polypropylene Webbing, then contact us to have a chat with a professional.