Webbing, narrow fabric slimmer than 12 inches in width, is a versatile material used for a number of applications, the most common being luggage and straps. Though there are many materials frequently utilized for webbing, nylon and polypropylene are perhaps the most common. Nylon Webbing Originally produced on February 28, 1935 by Wallace Corothers, nylon has a highly compacted molecular structure that accounts for its durability and use in straps, cords, and fabrics. With a melting point of 450 degrees Fahrenheit, nylon is extremely strong and resistant to UV, mildew, abrasion, alkalis, oil, and grease. However, it has low resistance…