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Flat Leather Belting vs BioThane®

BioThane® performs better than flat leather strapping because BioThane® is coated webbing, which makes it easy to clean and safer for horses and people than flat leather strapping.

Leather is an uncoated surface which absorbs dirt and bacteria and requires more maintenance than BioThane®. BioThane® is more comfortable to the hand than leather and provides the peace of mind that your product will outperform and outlast products using leather straps.

BioThane® Coated Webbing Flat Leather Strapping

Coated surface, easy to clean, hygienic

Uncoated surface, absorbs dirt, hard to clean, harbors bacteria

Weather and abrasion resistant

Worn down easily by weather and abrasion

Professional, high-quality, finished appearance available in a variety of colors

Low-quality appearance, available in limited colors

Synthetic, allows for consistent strength

Natural product, lacks strength

Low-maintenance, saving time and money

Requires maintenance, timely and costly

Has the high-quality “look” of leather with the long-lasting benefits of BioThane®

Short-term quality appearance, but not durable

To help you determine which BioThane® product is right for your application, please reference our Compare Coatings chart.