Editing Webbing (section)

=== Sporting goods ===
In [[rock climbing equipment|rock climbing]], nylon webbing is used in [[sling (climbing equipment)|slings]], runners, [[climbing harness|harnesses]], anchor extensions, and [[quickdraw]]s. Webbing is used in many ways in [[hiking]] and [[camping]] gear including [[backpacks]], straps, load adjusters and [[tent]] adjusters. There are two types of webbing: tubular and flat. Some common webbing widths found on backpacks and hiking gear are:
* {{cvt|10|mm|in|sigfig=1}}
* {{cvt|15|mm|in|sigfig=1}}
* {{cvt|20|mm|in|sigfig=1}}
* {{cvt|25|mm|in|sigfig=1}}
* {{cvt|30|mm|in}}
* {{cvt|38|mm|in}}
* {{cvt|50|mm|in|sigfig=1}}
* {{cvt|75|mm|in|sigfig=1}}

The most popular webbing width is {{cvt|25|mm|in|sigfig=1}}<ref>{{Cite book|last=Johnston|first=Turlough|title=Rock Climbing Basics|year=1995|isbn=9780811724203|pages=80|publisher=Stackpole Books }}</ref> but {{cvt|38|mm|in|sigfig=2}} and {{cvt|50|mm|in|sigfig=1}} are also very common. Narrower webbing is frequently looped through [[Nut (climbing)|chock stones]], which are jammed into cracks as safety anchors. In other cases, webbing is looped over rock outcroppings. Webbing is less likely to loosen itself off the rock than tubular rope. Note that webbing construction is either utterly flat or flat-tubular; the latter tends to handle better but knots are more likely to jam.

The most popular knots in webbing are the [[water knot]] and the [[grapevine knot]]. The latter is stronger, but uses more webbing for the knot. It is customary to leave a few centimetres extending from the knot, and in many cases climbers tape the ends down onto the main loops.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://opp.uoregon.edu/climbing/topics/knots.pdf|title = Knots for Rock Climbers {{!}} Knot Selection and Care|date = 2010-08-10|access-date = 2016-01-11|website = University of Oregon|last = Strong|first = Michael|archive-date = 2016-03-04|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081418/http://opp.uoregon.edu/climbing/topics/knots.pdf|url-status = dead}}</ref>

Webbing is also less expensive than rope of similar size, particularly [[kernmantle rope]], which requires elaborate and expensive manufacturing. Unlike climbing rope, which is generally sold with recognizable brand names, webbing manufacture is typically generic. Climbing shops sell it off of a spool on a per yard or per foot basis.

Webbing is cut with a hot wire as is nylon rope, which prevents fraying and unravelling. However, when webbing does fray and unravel, the result is less disastrous than with rope, providing a modest advantage. Webbing suffers the drawback of less elasticity than perlon rope, and it may be more difficult to handle with gloves or mittens on.<ref>Royal Robbins, Basic Rockcraft</ref><ref>Royal Robbins, Advanced Rockcraft</ref><ref>The Freedom of the Hills by the Seattle Mountaineers</ref>

[[Slacklining|Slacklines]] often use flat or tubular {{cvt|25|mm|in|sigfig=1}} webbing, or flat {{cvt|50|mm|in|sigfig=1}} webbing. Other widths are used, but are less common.

[[White water rafting]] boats use tubular webbing for bow lines, stern lines, "chicken lines" (around the exterior perimeter of the boat), equipment tie down, or floor lacing for self-bailing rafts. Rafters call tubular webbing "hoopie" or "hoopi". Rafters also use [[camstraps]] with flat webbing for equipment tie down.

[[Personal flotation device|Life preservers]] are also crafted using nylon or cotton webbing that conforms to federal standards and guidelines.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 46 CFR 160.055-3 - Materials|url = https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/46/160.055-3|website = Cornell University Law School {{!}} Legal Information Institute|access-date = 2016-01-11}}</ref>