Increased protection from abrasion and the weather is claimed for a new PVC impregnated webbing from SpanSet. WearGard, in bright orange, has been developed for winch and ratchet straps to hold down heavy loads in harsh environments. The polyester yarn is twisted and warped for extra durability and greater elasticity. After dyeing, thermo-fixing gives more abrasion resistance, UV protection and reduces elongation before the webbing is impregnated with PVC. WearGard outlasts resin finished webbing by up to 30%, according to the manufacturer.
