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    Is this strong enough?

    I have some 3/8 grosgrain and I was thinking about using as tarp tie out points. I would double the grosgrain in the loop but keep it one layer where it is sewn into the reinforcement patches. Strong enough?
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    Should be way more than strong enough. We use a single layer of 1/2" all the time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pgibson View Post
    Should be way more than strong enough. We use a single layer of 1/2" all the time.
    Thanks Paul!
    I'm sitting at the sewing machine and didn't have to wait long at all for an answer.
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    I think this stuff is incredibly strong. Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing any instance where someone reported that the grosgrain itself failed. I'm sure there are some, but I don't recall one.
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    I've used it before for tarp tie outs----------worked fine! (not sure if it stretches much---that might be an issue)
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevebo View Post
    I've used it before for tarp tie outs----------worked fine! (not sure if it stretches much---that might be an issue)
    Thanks.
    I have used it before (2 layers) and don't think it stretches much at all. I don't know why I never went with just one layer.
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