What is the shelf life of webbing?

• A. 5 years
• B. 15 years
• C. 20 years
• D. 10 years from manufacture date

Answer: (D)

Webbing degrades with age, even if it’s stored and never used. The safety standard relies on the material’s age from the date of manufacture, not on how much it’s been used. Because of that, the typical shelf life is ten years from when the webbing was made. After that, the risk of reduced strength increases, so it should be retired and replaced, even if it looks fine. Always inspect for damage or contamination, and retire early if any issues are found.