Material info

On this page, we introduce the materials used in our handmade leashes, handles and hands-free walking system.

Generally, it is good to multiply the dog's weight with 7 to choose materials strong enough. For example if your dog weights 20 kg's, you count 20 x 7 = 140. This means that all chosen materials shall have a breaking load of minimum 140 kg's.

Hexa webbing

Hexa is a honeycomb patterned PVC coated webbing. Inside there is a durable polypropylene webbing. It is abrasion-resistant, 100% water and bacteria-resistant and has an amazing grip even when wet! Please note that PVC coated webbing (or webbing overall) are not chew proof.

Hexa webbing works best for small and medium sized dogs (up to 20 kg's). However, if the dog walks nicely on leash and does not pull much, the webbing works fine also on a bit larger dogs. We use the 20mm wide leash with our 35 kg's golden retriever. But remember, it's always on you to determine if the leash is strong enough for your dog and the way it behaves. We are happy to help you with any questions :)

Breaking loads:

  • 10 mm / 120 kg
  • 16 mm / 180 kg
  • 20 mm / 210 kg
  • 25 mm / 250 kg

Snap hooks

We offer three types of locks in two different colors. If you choose a black lock, other hardware will also be black and vice versa.

Here below you can find detailed information of each hook (webbing width it is used with / breaking load / weight / total length).

Basic snap hook silver & black:

PLEASE NOTE! With this type of hooks (same form as BGB), always remember to check the compatibility with the D-ring of the collar/harness you are using. With too large hook/too small D-ring, the hook can come away if it rotates to a specific position.

Material: Plated zinc die casting

  • 10 mm / 113 kg / 18 g / 55 mm
  • 16 mm / 113 kg / 20 g / 52 mm
  • 20 mm / 204 kg / 38 g / 70 mm
  • 25 mm / 240 kg / 48 g / 71 mm

Stainless steel snap hook (silver only):

  • 10 mm / 230 kg / 22 g / 64 mm
  • 16 mm / 250 kg / 22 g / 60 mm
  • 20 mm / 350 kg / 48 g / 82 mm
  • 25 mm / 350 kg / 52 g / 80 mm

Twist-lock (silver & black):

Material: aluminium

  • 10 mm / 400 kg / 24 g / 86 mm
  • 16 & 20 mm / 400 kg / 23 g / 86 mm
  • 25 mm / 400 kg / 26 g / 86 mm

Rivets, tri-glides, O- and D-rings

Silver hardware

  • Rivets: stainless steel
  • O-rings: stainless steel (welded)
  • D-rings: stainless steel (welded)
  • Tri-glides: plated zinc die casting

Black hardware:

  • Rivets: matte black coated steel
  • O-rings: matte black coated steel (welded)
  • D-rings: matte black coated steel (welded)
  • Tri-glides: matte black coated zinc die casting

Remember to take care of your dog's gear 💜

  • We recommend to clean the products always as soon as possible
  • Let the products dry hanging
  • It is always good to dry the metal parts when they get wet
  • To maintain the functionality of the snap hooks, a little drop of lock- or gun oil every now and then is good
  • Remember to check your dog's gear regularly to make sure they are whole and safe to use!
  • PVC coated webbings: if the polypropylene webbing from the inside is fraying from the ends where the webbing is cut, just trim the white tufts with a scissor.