Re: RC: Biothane

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

A word of caution...Oputhane was bought out a few years ago and is now called
"Ohio-Thane".  It is marketed in various products by Weaver Leather and Jacks
Mfg.  Both companies are in Ohio.  Weaver Leather sells retail, but Jacks
does not.  Jacks specializes in harness and racing equipment, so you will not
likely buy "Ohio-Thane" by accident.  There may be others, but I would not
know who they were.  "Ohio-Thane" has a website if anyone is interested.
They are located in Northern Ohio...you can probably find them on a search
engine.  Bio Plastics Company also has a website. It is interesting to see
the MANY other uses of this material...we are but small potatoes to what
BioThane is used for.

Teddy

Linda Flemmer wrote:

> Hope Ross wrote:
>
> > What is a biothane?  Can someone describe this to me!  And does it
> > come in colors?
>
> Bithane is nylon webbing (any color) that is <exrtruded> with a
> poly-vinyl.  It is a solid integrated peice of vinyl & nylon.  Laminated
> vinyl/nylon goes by (one) brand name of Oputhane.  Oputhane delaminates
> (comes apart) and looks cloudy after a year or so.  Biothane tends not to
> do this, but it is still a good idea to seal any cuts or new holes with
> heat.
>
> It is strong, bright colors or traditional leather look, and comes in as
> many styles as there are folks making it up.  The older original biothane
> is slightly stiffer than the new type super-flexible stuff.  I've only
> used the original stuff & I love it - no problems with it being too
> stiff.  Folks are selling both.
>
> I <like> dunking it in a bucket at the end (or hosing it off while it is
> still on my horse).  :-)  It air dries quickly, or wipe it off with a rag
> for "instant" success.  I have seen horses caught to objects with
> biothane (ie snaps on halter-bridle hooked on things), and it DOES NOT
> break easily.  Most manufacturers make a connection that will give if
> 1000 lbs of horse decides to pull back rather than injure the horse.  The
> bithane itself probably won't break.
>
> Beware - all biothane reins get <very> slick when they get wet.  (Sweat,
> sponging, etc.)  Either plan to wear gloves, or get some grip put on
> them, or get some hybrid for reins (cotton web & biothane, mountain
> climbing rope, etc.)
>
> Linda Flemmer
> Blue Wolf Ranch
> Bruceton Mills, WV
>
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