BioThane Information
What is BioThane®?
BioThane® is the brand name of all coated webbing products made by BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. It is a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating.
BioThane® Beta Standard
Beta is a soft coating that has the look and feel of leather. It has a matt finish, and is soft and very flexible. The leather embossing gives it the leather look. It will hold its flexibility in very cold weather. Easy to clean after use. Thickness measures 2.5mm and break strength of 453kg (break strength value is per 25mm width).
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Material: Polyester core and a polymer (PVC) coating.
Printed BioThane®
Beautiful designs that are UV printed directly onto genuine White Biothane® beta. Our printed BioThane is supplied by Collarz who use the best UV printers available.
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The designs are bright, durable, flexible and water resistant. However please do not use harsh chemicals, bleach or alcohol to clean printed BioThane.
Why is BioThane® better than leather?
BioThane® is more durable, cleanable, stronger and easier to maintain. It is also readily available in different colours.
Is Beta BioThane?
YES! Beta® is a registered trademark owned by BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. Beta® is considered a "coating class" of BioThane®.
How long will it last?
Under normal use, BioThane® will long outlast leather and nylon.
Will it smell if the animal gets wet?
No, BioThane® is stinkproof.
Will it still work in cold weather?
Yes. BioThane® remains flexible and durable in cold weather.
Is BioThane® made in the USA?
​Yes, BioThane® is manufactured in our only plant located in North Ridgeville, Ohio in the USA.
Does synthetic hurt the animals?
Not any more than leather! As long as you size the end product correctly it should never hurt your animal.
Will the colour fade?
The opaque colours tend to hold colour significantly longer than the fluorescent colours. In general, the deeper the shade of the hue, the longer it will last.
Does it get sticky or tacky?
Under normal use it will not get sticky or tacky. It can get sticky or tacky if it is exposed to certain chemicals like DEET.
Does BioThane® have ISO 9001:2015 Registration?
Does BioThane® have ISO 9001:2015 Registration?
Will it smell if the animal gets wet?
No, BioThane® is stinkproof.
Will Beta colours "bleed" or transfer onto other surfaces like hair, skin, or fabric?
It is possible for certain colors, especially fluorescent colors, to transfer from the Beta rolls or finished products onto hair, skin or fabric. These colours are not hazardous and they should not present a health or safety hazard. If colour transfer happens, wash with soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. For additional product information, please click here.
Will the material cause hot spots?
The material will only cause hot spots if the animal is not fitted properly with the correct size product.
Hardware Information
Material: Stainless steel (AISI 304)
Surface finish: Polished