Seatbelt webbing

[Matthew / BPL]

Does anyone know what type of material seatbelt webbing is made from? It’s softer than the webbing typically used for in backpacks. My GG Kumo has a hipbelt made from this material and I like it a lot as a removable hipbelt that is more robust than a 3/4″ or 1″ belt but not a full padded hipbelt

I think it might be polyester webbing but I see some references to nylon seatbelt webbing online as well. Any thoughts?

[Matthew / BPL]

Also any sources for seatbelt webbing would be appreciated :)

[James Marco]

Yes, the old stuff on the first generation Murmur’s and Kumo’s was nylon. There were many reported slipping problems with the buckles they also used. Yes, it was softer and a bit thinner (due to the finer fibers) and stronger. But, it lacked the necessary coefficient of friction to bind solidly in the buckle. It did not take a “set” very well. Was susceptible to about 8-9% expansion/contraction moving from wet to dry weather, and, was overly strong for the application by about 500%. The pack disintegrated before the strap would break. Not really recommended.

You can find it here: http://www.strapworks.com/Flat_Nylon_Webbing_p/fnw34.htm
https://www.countrybrookdesign.com/webbing/nylon-webbing/3-4-inch

[J-L]

http://www.makeyourgear.com/rolled-goods/2-inch-webbing-by-the-foot/

Material is listed as polyester

[d k]

An auto junkyard?

[Daniel T]

Dutchware carries seatbelt webbing as well

[Ryan “Rudy” Oury]

Rip Stop By The Roll carries 2″ black seatbelt webbing too… $7 for 25′ section

[Matthew / BPL]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’m definitely looking for 1.5″ wide.

[Sam C]

Strapworks is the only place I can think of if you want 1.5″ seatbelt webbing.

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