What construction method is used for tubular webbing?

• A. Needle Loom Construction
• B. Weft weave
• C. Braided round
• D. Kernmantle construction

Answer: (A)

Tubular webbing is manufactured as a seamless tube, and that effect comes from needle loom construction. In this method, a narrow strip is woven and the edges are joined by stitching to form a continuous tube around the circumference. The result is a round, uniform cross-section that distributes load evenly along the strap, which is essential for safety-critical uses like slings and harnesses.

The other methods describe different forms of fabric or rope. Weft weave typically yields flat webbing, not a tube. Braided round is a rope construction, producing a round, braided cord rather than a flat or tubular strap. Kernmantle describes a rope with a core and a sheath, not webbing at all.