How To Cut Military Grade Webbing

How Do You Cut Military Grade Webbing

Got a need to cut some seriously powerful webbing materials?  If you are looking at producing the toughest backpacks, belts, harnesses, tactical gear or straps in the world, then you are going to want to read this article.  We are going to talk about what makes military grade webbing, and how to cut through it like a hot knife through butter!

What is Military Grade Webbing?

Military-grade webbing is an incredibly high-strength material that is designed to meet the heavy duty demands of the military. It is made from strong synthetic fibers.  Things like nylon, polyester and polypropylene. It is coated with a layer of protective material (sometimes resin) to increase its strength and resistance to wearing out, water, and UV light. Its strength and durability make it great in very demanding environments. It is great for  combat situations and rugged outdoor environments where equipment has to withstand heavy wear and tear. Military-grade webbing is typically tested to meet or exceed strict military standards for strength, durability, and performance.

How to Cut Military Grade Webbing

Military Grade webbing is incredibly strong!  Before you get started make sure you have the right tools to get the job done right.  Your normal scissors from Home Depot are not going to do the trick.  An industrial grade automatic webbing cutter machine will make this process go much smoother.  To find out more about our webbing cutter machines, you can go check out our page here.

Once You have the right tool, there are two simple steps to cutting the Military Grade webbing:

1. Prepare the webbing: Before you cut the military grade webbing, mark where you are going to cut.  This will make sure that you have a straight and precise cut.  
   
2. Cut the webbing: Carefully cut along the marked cutting line. Apply even pressure and use a smooth and continuous motion. After cutting, inspect the webbing to ensure that the edges are clean and free of fraying or jagged edges.

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