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					Here are answers to frequently asked BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup>-related questions. If you have a question you don&rsquo;t see answered here, feel free to contact us.</p>
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						<a href="#1">Is BioThane a registered trademark?</a></li>
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						<a href="#2">Who owns the BioThane trademark?</a></li>
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						<a href="#3">Can I use the BioThane trademark?</a></li>
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						<a href="#4">Do I need permission to use the BioThane trademark?</a></li>
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						<a href="#5">Can I use the BioThane trademark if I use a product that is NOT BioThane?</a></li>
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						<a href="#WhatisBioThane">What is BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> coated webbing? </a></li>
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						<a href="#WhyisBioThanebetterthanleather">Why is BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> better than leather?</a></li>
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						<a href="#WhatcoatingclassshouldIuse">What coating class should I use?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Doesthecoatingaddstrength">Does the coating add strength?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Howstrongisthewebbing">How strong is the webbing?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Whatistheminimumorderrequirementtobuydirect">What is the minimum order requirement to buy direct?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Whydontyoustockmoreitems">Why don&rsquo;t you stock more items?</a></li>
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						<a href="#CanBioThanebepurchasedinlessthan100footrolls">Can BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> be purchased in less than 100-foot rolls?</a></li>
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						<a href="#WhatisthedifferencebetweenmadetoorderMTOitemsandMTOspecialtycolor">What is the difference between made-to-order (MTO) items and MTO specialty color?</a></li>
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						<a href="#CanyoubuyaMTOiteminaquantitylessthan1000feet">Can you buy a MTO item in a quantity less than 1,000 feet?</a></li>
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						<a href="#WhatistheleadtimeforMTOitems">What is the lead time for MTO items?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Whatformsofpaymentdoyouaccept">What forms of payment do you accept?</a></li>
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						<a href="#HowcanIbecomedistributor">How can I become distributor?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Doessynthetichurttheanimals">Does synthetic hurt the animals?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Doyouknowhowtosewthematerial">Do you know how to sew the material?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Whydontyouhavetheoffgradesaleanymore">Why don&rsquo;t you have the off-grade sale anymore?</a></li>
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						<a href="#HowdoIcleanthebelt">How do I clean the belt?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Whenwillallitemshaveblackweb">When will all items have black web?</a></li>
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						<a href="#Whatisthesafestwaytoheatbetawebbing">What is the safest way to heat Beta<sup>&reg;</sup> webbing?</a></li>
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						<a href="#InsectRepellentSafetyOfBioThane">Will insect repellents harm BioThane?</a></li>
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						<a href="#BioThaneTrademark">Can I use BioThane or any BioThane trademark in my URL or domain name?</a></li>
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	<a name="1"><strong>Is BioThane a registered trademark?</strong><br />
	BioThane, BioThane USA, and the logo&nbsp;design mark including the oval logo, and others are trademarks or registered trademarks of BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. in the United States, Europe, Korea and other countries.&nbsp; BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. reserves all rights in its marks.</a></p>
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	<a name="2"><strong>Who owns the BioThane trademark?</strong><br />
	BioThane Coated Webbing Corp. owns all BioThane trademarks.</a></p>
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	<a name="3"><strong>Can I use the BioThane trademark?</strong><br />
	Generally you may not use any of our marks in the promotion and sale of your own goods or services without our express written permission.&nbsp; We will evaluate requests to use our marks on a case-by-case basis in specific circumstances to indicate that your goods are made with genuine BioThane materials.&nbsp; If we do grant you permission to use one or more of our marks, we will specify exactly how and where the mark must appear and be used.&nbsp; Any use of our marks other than expressly authorized by us in writing is prohibited.</a></p>
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	<a name="4"><strong>Do I need permission to use the BioThane trademark?</strong><br />
	Yes.&nbsp; We will evaluate requests to use our marks on a case-by-case basis in specific circumstances to indicate that your goods are made with genuine BioThane materials.&nbsp; If we do grant you permission to use one or more of our marks, we will specify exactly how and where to mark must appear and be used.&nbsp; Any use of our marks other than expressly authorized by us in writing is prohibited.</a></p>
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	<a name="5"><strong>Can I use the BioThane trademark if I use a product that is NOT BioThane?</strong><br />
	We will never grant permission for you to use, and you may not use, any of our marks in connection with the marketing or sale of any products that are made other than with our genuine BioThane products purchased from us or from another authorized source whom we designate.</a></p>
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	<strong><a name="WhatisBioThane">What is BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup>? </a></strong><br />
	<a name="WhatisBioThane"> BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> is the brand name of all coated webbing products made by BioThane Coated Webbing. It&rsquo;s basically a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating that makes it more durable, waterproof, easy to clean and weldable.</a></p>
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	<strong><a name="WhyisBioThanebetterthanleather">Why is BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> better than leather?</a></strong><br />
	<a name="WhyisBioThanebetterthanleather"> BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> is more durable, cleanable, stronger and easier to maintain. It is also readily available in different colors. Read more about </a><a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=39">BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> Straps vs Other Straps</a>.</p>
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	<strong><a name="WhatcoatingclassshouldIuse"></a>What coating class should I use?</strong><br />
	The most common are <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=11">Beta<sup>&reg;</sup></a>, <a href="././index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=8&amp;Itemid=23">Gold</a> and <a href="././index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=9">Granite</a><sup>&reg;.</sup> Depending on your application, one of our <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=7">12 different coating classes </a>is sure to fit your needs. Click on our <a href="http://www.biothane.us/images/stories/pdfs/CoatingCompareChartFinal.pdf">Compare Coatings</a> chart for assistance or contact us.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Doesthecoatingaddstrength"></a>Does the coating add strength?</strong><br />
	No. The tensile strength comes from the polyester webbing inside.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Howstrongisthewebbing"></a>How strong is the webbing?</strong><br />
	We have three different standard webbings that are commonly used. <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=62">See BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> coated webbing</a>. If there is a particular strength you need, give us a call to discuss.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Whatistheminimumorderrequirementtobuydirect"></a>What is the minimum order requirement to buy direct?</strong><br />
	The minimum order is $500.&nbsp; If the material is made to order there is a 1,000-foot run requirement.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Whydontyoustockmoreitems"></a>Why don&rsquo;t you stock more items?</strong><br />
	In order to keep costs low for you, we only stock the most popular items.&nbsp; We commit ourselves to an extremely lean in-house inventory while advocating purchases through our distributors.&nbsp; Distributors keep inventory on popular and made-to-order items.&nbsp; The prices are competitive and they don&rsquo;t require the minimums we do.</p>
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	<strong><a name="CanBioThanebepurchasedinlessthan100footrolls"></a>Can BioThane<sup>&reg;</sup> be purchased in less than 100-foot rolls?</strong><br />
	Yes!&nbsp;You can <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=51">contact a distributor</a> and he/she will get you exactly what you need.&nbsp; There is a small fee to cut the material down, but it&rsquo;s more efficient for you to receive only what you require.</p>
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	<strong><a name="WhatisthedifferencebetweenmadetoorderMTOitemsandMTOspecialtycolor"></a>What is the difference between made-to-order (MTO) items and MTO specialty color?</strong><br />
	There are price differences between a MTO item and a MTO item specialty color.</p>
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	<strong><a name="CanyoubuyaMTOiteminaquantitylessthan1000feet"></a>Can you buy a MTO item in a quantity less than 1,000 feet?</strong><br />
	Yes, you can inquire about a 300-foot run which costs 1-1/2 times the 1,000-foot price.&nbsp; This allows you to keep your inventory low while making the run cost efficient.&nbsp;</p>
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	<strong><a name="WhatistheleadtimeforMTOitems"></a>What is the lead time for MTO items?</strong><br />
	Typically, the lead time is 4-6 weeks after receipt of order.&nbsp;If there is a specific date you require the material at your location, it&rsquo;s always beneficial for you to share that information with us. We will do our best to exceed your expectations.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Whatformsofpaymentdoyouaccept"></a>What forms of payment do you accept?</strong><br />
	Payments may be made by check, money order or credit card. We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover Card.</p>
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	<strong><a name="HowcanIbecomedistributor"></a>How can I become distributor?</strong><br />
	Once you have established your account with BioThane Coated Webbing and would like to keep an inventory of products, you can discuss becoming a distributor with our Business Development Managers.&nbsp; Distributors place orders each month on a production calendar schedule.&nbsp; All distributors must go through our qualification process. If you are interested in becoming a distributor please contact one of our <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=50">Business Development Managers</a>.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Doessynthetichurttheanimals"></a>Does synthetic hurt the animals?</strong><br />
	Not any more than leather!</p>
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	<strong><a name="Doyouknowhowtosewthematerial"></a>Do you know how to sew the material?</strong><br />
	We have several customers and distributors that sew our material.&nbsp;Click for <a href="./index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=31">Sewing Tips</a>. They are always more than happy to give advice and suggestions. We have our own fabrication department in house that can cut, weld and manufacture finished goods.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Whydontyouhavetheoffgradesaleanymore"></a>Why don&rsquo;t you have the off-grade sale anymore?</strong><br />
	We are keeping our inventory low to pass these savings onto you. If the material is off-grade we sell it on our <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Genuine-BioThane?_rdc=1">eBay store</a>.</p>
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	<strong><a name="HowdoIcleanthebelt"></a>How do I clean the belt?</strong><br />
	Warm water and soap usually work well. You also can dab with a small amount of rubbing alcohol.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Whenwillallitemshaveblackweb"></a>When will all items have black web?</strong><br />
	Although we are working hard to implement the black web in more products all the time, not all products will be available in black web.&nbsp;You can always call to see if the item you&rsquo;re looking for has it.</p>
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	<strong><a name="Whatisthesafestwaytoheatbetawebbing"></a>What is the safest way to heat Beta<sup>&reg;</sup> webbing?</strong><br />
	Each Beta<sup>&reg;</sup> product order is accompanied by these <a href="images/stories/pdfs/betasafetysheet.pdf">safety guidelines</a>.</p>
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	<strong><a name="InsectRepellentSafetyOfBioThane"></a>Will insect repellents harm BioThane?</strong><br />
	Insect repellents may cause staining or pitting on TPU/PVC coated belts and leather products. Many insect repellents use DEET as an active ingredient which will pit/stain Polyurethane products.</p>
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	When it is necessary to use a repellent which uses DEET, we suggest an embossed Granite belt as the most durable alternative. Another alternative would be to use an all-natural/organic insect repellent.</p>
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	<strong><a name="BioThaneTrademark"></a>Can I use BioThane or any BioThane trademark in my URL or domain name?</strong><br />
	BioThane does not allow the use any of its trademarks, including but not limited to BIOTHANE, BETA, or any variations, misspellings or colorable immitations thereof, in or as any URL or domain name for any Internet website without the prior express written authorization of BioThane.</p>