What is BioThane?
Besides Water Proof, Stink Proof, Strong With Various Colours
​BioThane What is this stuff?
BioThane® is the brand name of all coated webbing products made by BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. It’s basically a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating that makes it more durable, waterproof, easy to clean and weldable.
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Why do we like BioThane more than leather?
BioThane is stink-proof it does not absorb smells like leather. It is more durable than leather and easy to clean. It is much stronger than leather and easier to maintain as it doesn't require any polishes or oils. Another fantastic thing about Biothane is it comes in a variety of colours, finishes and thicknesses even reflective or printed.
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Will the color fade?
The opaque colors tend to hold color significantly longer than the fluorescent colors. In general, the deeper the shade of the hue, the longer it will last.
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Will it still work in the cold Canadian weather?
Yes. BioThane remains flexible and durable in cold weather.
Does it get sticky or tacky?
Under normal use it will not get sticky or tacky. It can get sticky or tacky if it is exposed to certain chemicals like DEET.
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How Strong is BioThane?
The strength of the BioThane comes from the width of the product, not the thickness/coating. The break strength for both types is 1000 lbs tensile strength per inch of width. The breakpoint is of the BioThane only this does not include how strong the hardware is used and if it has defects such as being chewed, cut etc.
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Biothane 1/2" width is 500 lbs strength
Biothane 5/8 width is 625 lbs strength
Biothane 3/4" width is 750 lbs strength
Biothane 1" width is 1000 lbs strength
Biothane 1.5 width is 1500 lbs strength
This is all prior hardware or defects in material.
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What kind of Coatings?
Beta, Gold, Reflective, Glow, Camouflage, Diamond Gramond, Foam.
Thickness?
Beta Standard 2.5 mm thick, Beta Super Heavy 4 mm thick.
Width?
Standard: 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1".
Super Heavy: 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2".
Standard Reflective: 3/4", 1".
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What do we use?
In our shop, we use Beta Standard, Super Heavy & Reflective. We can bring in specialty items if requested.
Will Beta colors "bleed"?
It is possible especially fluorescent colours, to transfer onto hair, skin or fabric. If colour transfer happens, wash with soap and water.
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How To Clean?
It can be cleaned easily with soap and water. If it's really dirty a bristle brush will do the trick. You can even use a small amount of rubbing alcohol.
What is BioThane?
Besides Water Proof, Stink Proof, Strong With Various Colours