Nylon webbing is the strongest and long-lasting webbing. Flat nylon webbing has a tensile strength of 270 to 5,500 pounds per 1-inch width.
Nylon is also well known for its capability to stretch without breaking and return to its original shape.
Known for being durable and long-lasting, this is the same material used in certain types of clothing, pet leashes, and nylon seatbelt. It’s also the same material that the military uses for a number of different components.
Most hiking products feature a waterproof or water-resistant coating that keeps the webbing from absorbing moisture, and the material won’t fade when exposed to sunlight.