Editing Webbing (section)

{{Short description|Strong fabric woven as a flat strip or tube used instead of rope}}
{{about|the textile|the feature of swimming animals|webbed foot}}
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[[file:Webbing.jpg|thumb|{{cvt|50|mm|in|sigfig=1}} red, blue and black [[nylon]] webbing as used in [[auto racing]] harnesses]]

'''Webbing''' is a strong [[Textile|fabric]] [[weaving|woven]] as a flat strip or tube of varying width and [[fibre]]s, often used in place of [[rope]]. It is a versatile component used in [[climbing]], [[slacklining]], [[furniture]] [[manufacturing]], [[automobile]] [[safety]], [[auto racing]], [[tow truck|towing]], [[parachuting]], [[Combat uniform|military apparel]], [[load securing]], and many other fields.

It may be made of [[Hemp#Fiber|hemp]], [[cotton]] or [[linen]], but also 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 [[Ultimate tensile strength|breaking strengths]] readily available in excess of {{Convert|10000|lbf|kN|abbr=off|lk=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Cordage, Rope, and Webbing Information {{!}} IHS Engineering360|url = http://www.globalspec.com/learnmore/materials_chemicals_adhesives/composites_textiles_reinforcements/cordage_rope_webbing|website = www.globalspec.com|access-date = 2016-01-11}}</ref>

There are two basic constructions of webbing. Flat webbing is a solid weave, with [[seat belt]]s and most backpack straps being common examples. Tubular webbing consists of a flattened tube, and is commonly used in climbing and industrial applications.