Why We Use Polyester — And Why Your Horse Will Thank You 🐴💛
Let’s be honest—every manufacturer claims their material is the best. But when it comes to your horse’s daily hay experience, empty claims just won’t cut it.
We didn’t settle for marketing talk. After creating hundreds of slow-feeder designs, I went straight to the source: independent material experts, not salespeople. And guess what? Across the board, the answer was clear—Polyester wins. Every. Single. Time.
If they had said Nylon, I’d be using Nylon.
If they had said Polypropylene or Polyethylene, I’d switch.
But they didn’t. They all said: Polyester. No contest.
And here’s the science to back it up:
✅ Fiber Stretch = Less Sag, More Structure
- Polypropylene stretches over 50% under load
- Nylon: 20–30%
- Polyester: Just 5–15%
👉 Translation? Polyester nets hold their shape, even under heavy use.
☀️ UV Resistance = Outdoor Durability
Polyester resists UV radiation far better than Nylon or Polypropylene.
That means no cracking, fading, or breaking down in the sun. Your net stays safe and strong.
💧 Water Resistance = No Mildew, No Weak Spots
- Nylon absorbs water and loses strength
- Polypropylene & Polyester repel water
👉 Our polyester nets stay strong, even when wet—and mildew can’t mess with them.
💪 Break Strength = Tough as Nails
- Polypropylene: ~700 lbs
- Nylon: 2,500–7,000 lbs
- Our Polyester: Over 10,000 lbs
This is marine-grade, deep-sea-trawling-strong stuff. Built to last.
🛡️ Abrasion Resistance = No Fray, No Fail
Polyester holds up to rubbing, chewing, and everyday abuse far better than Nylon or Polypropylene.
🧠 A Final Thought…
Would you ask your horse to rub their gums and teeth on knotted, scratchy nets?
Not when smooth, soft, knotless polyester exists.
We wouldn’t do it to our horses—and we won’t do it to yours.
💬 Bottom Line:
All SlowFeeding SMHN Original nets are made of high-quality, knotless polyester.
Because “good enough” isn’t good enough—for us or for your horse.