Nylon was first created in 1935 by Wallace Carothers, a chemist at DuPont. This strong, durable, and lightweight material is the perfect choice for any project that will see a lot of wear and tear during use.
What makes nylon so strong? Here’s a quick chemistry lesson: Nylon is made up of long chains of repeating units called amides, which are linked together by strong covalent bonds. These chains are arranged in a regular pattern, creating a highly organized molecular structure that gives nylon its strength.
In addition to its molecular structure, nylon's strength is also due to its ability to absorb and distribute stress. When a force is applied to nylon, the chains within the material begin to stretch and align themselves in the direction of the force, distributing the stress throughout the material so that it can maintain its strength and shape, even under heavy loads.
So it’s no wonder that nylon webbing straps are a popular choice for purses, handbags, wallets, and totes. Our selection of nylon webbing and seatbelt webbing products are made from the highest quality materials to ensure exceptional durability and strength. Our nylon webbing by the yard comes in a range of colors and widths, allowing you to choose the perfect option for your specific project needs. Each nylon webbing roll is easy to work with and can be sewn, glued, or heat-sealed to create a variety of different items, such as backpacks, straps, and luggage handles. Choose your favorite color of nylon strap material to make fast, easy, and durable straps for any bag project.
If you are looking for 2 inch seat belt webbing, you are in luck! We have a variety of seat belt fabric in every color. Whether you want to sew purses made from seat belts or just want to add seat belt strapping to your bag or purse project, we have plenty of project kits and seat belt webbing by the yard to get the job done. In fact, the seat belt strapping we offer is designed to meet or exceed the strength and safety standards set for actual seatbelts! Browse seat belt material for sale in virtually every color of the rainbow, or choose a seat belt bag kit which includes everything you need to make a show-stopping tote, purse, or wristlet! We recommend trying your hand at the beautiful Market Tote Seat Belt Kit or the Roundabout Seat Belt Kit to get a taste for working with seat belt fabric.
