Velcro patches on Britax straps

Michi · Jul 19, 2006

I am curious - ( Honest - I'm not trying to be a smart-aleck)
Why is it okay for Britax to sew velcro patches onto their straps?
Doesn't that compromise the straps? (I'm assuming their seats are tested AFTER these are sewn on, right?)
I have seen you all warn people not to sew anything to their straps, so why is it okay for Britax to do it?

RubysGirl · Jul 19, 2006

I'm quite certain they test the seats in form they are sold.

As for not sewing things to the straps, it alters the seat. It may or maynot contribute to failure, but it most definately absolves any responsibility of the manufacturer.

That being said, I highly doubt the velcro on britax straps is in a position that it would stress the straps or interupt with the buckling system in a crash.

Michi · Jul 19, 2006

I would never sew anything on to a seat myself, but I was just looking at the straps the other day, and I was wondering...how does it not weaken the straps (by poking an industrial sewing needle through that many times)....no matter where it is on the strap?

RubysGirl · Jul 19, 2006

That's just it though, the needle is designed to go between the fibers, not split them. Not only that, every seatbelt and every carseat strap has sewing somewhere on it. I don't see it as a risk.

The fibers of the webing are synthetic. They are very long and very strong. They don't fray or split easily. Beyond that, they are numerous. So if one or two happen to get snagged with the needle, they other forty-eight
(just pulling a large number out of thin air, I'm sure there are many more) compensate.

Michi · Jul 19, 2006

Hmmmm......okay I feel a little better.

Dreaming_of_Speed · Jul 19, 2006

When you sew something to the seat you can punch big holes thru the fibers when they do it they push the fibers aside and let the thread go between the fibers not compromising the belts.

Lea_Ontario · Jul 19, 2006

My guess would be that, in an effort to maintain the integrity of the webbing, they would use only a ball-point needle. It's got a fairly blunt, rounded end, and is designed for use on woven fibres - as it will slide between the threads of the webbing without snagging or breaking them.

Michi · Jul 19, 2006

Thanks guys - You helped ease my paranoia!
(Can you tell I don't sew!)

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