MIL-DTL-27265 is the military specification covering woven nylon webbing impregnated with resin or latex. Wayne Mills offers MIL-DTL-27265F Class R finishing on qualifying nylon webbing products, applied to meet the resin-impregnation requirements buyers reference in procurement documents.
What Is MIL-DTL-27265?
MIL-DTL-27265 establishes the requirements for impregnated woven nylon webbing used across military and aerospace applications. The current revision is MIL-DTL-27265F; MIL-W-27265 is the specification's former designation, and buyers researching mil-w-27265 are typically looking for the same document under its earlier name.
The specification separates webbing by how it's impregnated: resin or latex. The two aren't interchangeable, and a drawing or contract that calls out a specific type and class is specifying a particular finish process, not just a webbing style. Buyers sourcing against MIL-DTL-27265 should confirm the exact type and class listed in their procurement documents before placing an order. Class and revision get mixed up more often than the spec itself would suggest, and that's the detail most likely to hold up a purchase order.
MIL-DTL-27265 Classes
Class R: Resin-Impregnated Webbing
Class R identifies resin-impregnated webbing. Wayne Mills' Class R finish is a solvent-free, aqueous polyurethane dispersion, applied to provide UV and abrasion resistance on qualifying nylon webbing.
Class L: Latex-Impregnated Webbing
Class L identifies latex-impregnated webbing, the alternative impregnation method covered under the same specification.
What Are the Benefits of Wayne Mills' Class R Finish?
Wayne Mills' Class R finish is built around two performance properties: UV resistance and abrasion resistance.
UV Resistance
Wayne Mills' Class R finish is designed to provide UV resistance, which matters most when finished webbing will be exposed to sunlight during storage, transport, or end use. We don't publish a specific lifespan extension figure for UV resistant webbing finished under Class R; actual performance depends on the base webbing, exposure conditions, and end-use environment, so treat any number you see quoted elsewhere with the same skepticism.
Abrasion Resistance
The same Class R finish provides abrasion resistance, helping address wear from repeated contact and friction over the life of the webbing. As with UV performance, Wayne Mills doesn't attach a measured improvement figure or name specific abrasion sources to this claim. Buyers who need abrasion resistant webbing validated against a particular use case should confirm testing requirements directly.
Intended Uses for MIL-DTL-27265 Webbing
MIL-DTL-27265 identifies the following applications:
- Parachutes and parachute accessories
- Tow-target reinforcement
- Safety belts
- Bomb hoists and slings
- Tie-down equipment
- Overrun barriers
Find the Right MIL-DTL-27265 Webbing
Matching a webbing to the right MIL-DTL-27265 finish means working from your full spec: the governing specification, revision, type, class, dimensions, and end application. Wayne Mills can help you confirm which combination fits your requirements before you order.
Contact Wayne Mills to discuss your MIL-DTL-27265 webbing requirements or request a quote for your project.
FAQs
Is MIL-DTL-27265 the Same as MIL-W-27265?
MIL-W-27265 is the specification's earlier designation. MIL-DTL-27265F is the current revision covering the same webbing requirements.
Does Wayne Mills Offer MIL-DTL-27265 Class R Webbing?
Yes. Wayne Mills lists MIL-DTL-27265F Class R as an available finish on multiple nylon webbing products.
Does Every Mil-Spec Webbing Require MIL-DTL-27265 Finishing?
No. Mil spec finish requirements vary by governing specification, drawing, or contract, so the correct finish depends on what your specific procurement documents call out, not on the webbing type alone.