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Polyester Straps
Polyester strapping for load securing and packaging: composite straps, corded (soft) polyester straps and woven cord straps in widths from 9 to 35 mm. A safe, lightweight alternative to steel strapping — high system strength, no sharp edges and excellent shock absorption. Combine with our metal buckles, strap tensioners and strap stands for a complete strapping system.
Choosing polyester strapping
Polyester strapping replaces steel strapping in most load-securing and unitising jobs: it is lighter, safe to handle (no sharp edges or whiplash on cutting), does not rust or stain the cargo, and keeps tension on loads that settle during transport. The range comes in three constructions. Composite straps (KTP) use polyester fibres in a polymer coating — the stiffest and most abrasion-resistant option, sold in long coils from 13 to 34 mm width. Corded straps (MTP) bundle parallel polyester cords for high strength at low cost, from 9 to 35 mm. Woven straps (TTP) interlace the cords into a fabric-like band that grips the buckle exceptionally well and suits irregular loads.
Every width and construction has a matching strength class — standard, strong (M) and heavy-duty (S) versions — so the system is sized by the tension the load actually needs, not by guesswork. A complete strapping station adds wire buckles and seals matched to the strap width, a manual tensioner and a dispenser stand that keeps the coil clean and untangled. For lashing cargo on vehicles, see truck lashing straps. Unsure which construction and width fits your load? Contact us with the cargo type and required joint strength and we will spec the complete system.
Frequently asked questions
Composite, corded or woven polyester strap — what is the difference?
Composite (KTP) straps are coated and stiff, feed like steel strapping and resist abrasion best. Corded (MTP) straps offer the most strength per euro and stay flexible. Woven (TTP) straps grip the buckle strongest and conform to irregular loads. All three join with wire buckles and tension with the same manual tensioners.
Is polyester strapping a real alternative to steel strapping?
For the vast majority of loads, yes: polyester reaches comparable system strengths, keeps tension on settling loads thanks to its elasticity, weighs a fraction of steel and is far safer to apply and cut. Steel remains preferable only for extremely sharp-edged or very hot cargo.
Which buckles go with which strap?
Wire buckles are matched to the strap width — 13, 16, 19, 25 or 32 mm — and to the duty: galvanized for standard use, phosphated for higher grip. The strap-and-buckle combination determines the joint strength, which is the figure that actually secures the load.
What determines the strength of a strapping system?
Three things: the strap's linear break strength, the joint (buckle) efficiency and the applied tension. Standard, strong (M) and heavy-duty (S) classes let you match the strap to the load; the documentation of each strap states its break strength per width.
How quickly can polyester strapping be delivered?
Straps, buckles, tensioners and dispensers are stock-oriented consumables — request a quote with the widths and quantities you need and we will confirm availability, the current lead time and the delivery cost for your location.