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Mil-T-5038 Tape Spec

Common Use – Binding (edge) Tape, backing and reinforcement

This webbing is produced in 5 types and 3 classes:

Type II – Tape, herringbone twill weave

Type III – Tape, Plain weave

Type IV – Webbing, Double plain weave

Type V – Tape, Herringbone twill weave

Type VI – Tape, Herringbone twill weave

Class 1 – Critical use (shuttle loom, nylon 6,6)

Class 1A – Critical use (shuttleless loom, nylon 6,6)

Class 2 – Non-critical use (shuttle or shuttles loom nylon 6 or nylon 6,6)

Mil-T-5038
Type Width (inch)

=/- 1/32

Thickness (inch) Weight per Liner yd (oz) Breaking Strength (lbs)
II 1 .025 – .035 .40 900
II 1 1/2 .025 – .035 .60 1300
II 2 .025 – .035 .80 1700
III 3/8 .015 – .025 .12 200
III 1/2 .015 – .025 .15 250
III 3/4 .015 – .025 .20 400
III 1 .015 – .025 .30 525
III 1 1/2 .015 – .025 .40 850
IV 1/2 .030 – .040 .35 550
IV 5/8 .030 – .040 .40 625
IV 1 .030 – .040 .50 1000
IV 1 1/8 .030 – .040 .60 1100
IV 1 1/2 .030 – .040 .75 1500
V 3/4 .020 – .030 .20 500
VI 3/4 .020 – .030 .20 425




2 Responses to “Mil-T-5038 Tape Spec”

  1. Keith Pennock says:

    Which spec is proper for the tape used to make PALS webbing?

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