The chart below offers critical information for deciding which kind of strap will best suit your needs. Learn more about each option by clicking on it. In most cases, we're going to recommend steel or nylon for heavier bundles and polypropylene for lighter bundles. While polyester is a popular alternative, we prefer steel, nylon, or polypropylene - depending on your application - primarily because steel, nylon, or polypropylene can accomplish the necessary task at a lower cost than polyester. This information not helpful? Call today for an outstanding customer service experience. We'll help you determine which banding you need, and we'll save you money at the same time.

Performance	Polypropylene	Extruded Polyester	Woven Polyester	Nylon	Steel
Break Strength	Fair	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Elongation	8-10%	1-2%	7-9%	5-6%	< 1%
Ability to Retain Tension	Poor	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Elongation Recovery	Excellent	Fair	Excellent	Very Good	Poor
Split Resistance	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Recyclability	Excellent	Excellent	Re-Usable!	Excellent	Very Good
Shock Resistance	Good	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Poor
Cost per Foot	Low	Moderate	High	Moderate	High
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Most Common Specification	1/2"x.025x 7200'x600# Black	5/8"x.035x 4000'x1400# Green	3/4"x.050x 1650'x2200# Orange	5/8"x.040x 3800'x1300# Black	3/4"x.023x 2000'x2000# Reg. A Grade
Average Price at Skid Quantity	$ 65 / coil	$ 95 / coil	$ 70 / coil	$ 90 / coil	$ 80 / coil
Price per Foot	$ 0.009	$ 0.024	$ 0.042	$ 0.024	$ 0.040