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	BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> performs better than flat leather strapping because BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> is coated webbing, which makes it easy to clean and safer for horses and people than flat leather strapping.</h1>
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	Leather is an uncoated surface which absorbs dirt and bacteria and requires more maintenance than BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup>. BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> is more comfortable to the hand than leather and provides the peace of mind that your product will outperform and outlast products using leather straps.</p>
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					Coated surface, easy to clean, hygienic</p>
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					Uncoated surface, absorbs dirt, hard to clean, harbors bacteria</p>
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					Weather and abrasion resistant</p>
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					Worn down easily by weather and abrasion</p>
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					Professional, high-quality, finished appearance available in a variety of colors</p>
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					Low-quality appearance, available in limited colors</p>
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					Synthetic, allows for consistent strength</p>
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					Natural product, lacks strength</p>
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					Low-maintenance, saving time and money</p>
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					Requires maintenance, timely and costly</p>
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					Has the high-quality &ldquo;look&rdquo; of leather with the long-lasting benefits of BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup></p>
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					Short-term quality appearance, but not durable</p>
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					<img align="middle" alt="" height="120" src="http://www.biothane.us/images/stories/sideimages/vsflatleather01.jpg" title="BioThane coated webbing" width="260" /></p>
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					To help you determine which BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> product is right for your application, please reference our <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=77&amp;Itemid=186">Compare Coatings</a> chart.</p>
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				<img align="left" alt="" src="http://www.biothane.us/images/stories/sideimages/vsflatleather02.jpg" title="'Decorated' BioThane coated webbing" /></td>
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