Dyneema webbing vs nylon Shop the largest selection of webbing in stock and ready to ship. In short, nylon is heavier and stretchier, while dyneema slings are lighter, less absorbent, and more slippery. [Dyneema] stretches a scant three to five percent. Nylon is very strong and is available in several different types, including nylon 6 and nylon 6,6. Personally I like Dyneema webbing for load bearing purposes but it is $$$ and available in limited widths so you can’t use it with all components. In conclusion, the main difference between Spectra and Dyneema is that Spectra is a brand name for UHMWPE fibers produced by Honeywell, while Dyneema is a brand name for UHMWPE fibers produced by DSM. The video is not an exercise on why you you should use nylon, it is an exercise in why you should use certain anchors over others. Toxicity. Aug 29, 2017 ยท So, regarding certain climbing softgoods - mostly slings and dogbones - most of us know about the respective properties of nylon (not as static, absorbs more water, handles repeated flexing very well, etc. Webbing can be made from a variety of materials: Firstly, avoid cotton or acrylic webbing for outdoor gear. amvxhmhpeiptufanzgdumbwhnxyvcgjcphbknzxoegyyqzkhytgjxmnseltzqmooaxfqodipae