The Materials Guide

Here you will find all the customization possibilities from Horney: Rhinestones, spikes, buckles, flex, straps... It also lists the maintenance advice, advantages and disadvantages of each element.
It is important to be aware of this in order to choose accessories that are suited to your needs and lifestyle, and also to know how to maintain them properly so that they last over time!

Horney cannot be held responsible for damage if it is the result of improper treatment of the product, hence the importance of this guide.

Happy reading!

The tensile strength Rm (also called breaking strength) is a material characteristic for the evaluation of strength behavior.

Breaking strength

BioThane®

  • 13mm : 226kg
  • 19mm : 340kg
  • 25mm : 453kg
  • 38mm : 680kg
  • 50mm : 907kg

The HEXA strap

  • 13mm : 120kg
  • 20mm : 210kg
  • 25mm : 250kg

Brass

  • Loops :

- 20mm : 200kg

- 25mm : 200kg

- 38mm : 300kg

- 50mm : 190kg

  • Rings :

- 20mm : 170kg

- 25mm : 240kg

- 38mm : 200kg

- 50mm : 150kg

  • Carabiners :

- 13mm : 170kg

- 20mm : 200kg

- 25mm : 280kg

Stainless steel

  • Loops :

- 20mm : 200kg

- 25mm : 400kg

- 38mm : 330kg

- 50mm : 500kg

  • Rings :

- 20mm : 160kg

- 25mm : 350kg

- 38mm : 300kg

- 50mm : 350kg

  • Carabiners :

- 13mm : 230kg

- 20mm : 220kg

- 25mm : 250kg

Aluminum

  • Safety carabiners :

- 13mm : 400kg

- 20mm : 400kg

- 25mm : 400kg

Harness buckles

  • Triangle loops:

- 25mm : 500kg

- 38mm : 500kg

  • Plastic quick buckles :

- 19mm : 50kg

- 25mm : 55kg

- 38mm : 100kg

  • ALU-MAX® quick buckles:

- 19 mm : 196kg

- 25mm : 239kg

- 38mm : 226kg

COBRA loop

- 25mm : 204kg

- 38mm : 900kg

Our buckles

1. Brass : Brass is a very resistant gold metal, it withstands shocks, heat and water. It will become covered with a coppery tint over time which can easily be cleaned with baking soda or toothpaste for example! For maintenance, nothing complicated, clean it regularly and dry it after contact with water to maintain its shine!
2. Stainless steel : Stainless steel lasts over time, does not rust, resists heat and corrosion... It is an easy metal to maintain! It also has a high resistance to weight! For maintenance, nothing complicated, clean it regularly and dry it after contact with water to keep its shine!
3. Chrome or nickel-plated steel : Chrome or nickel-plated zinc is therefore a zinc alloy covered with chrome, a protective layer. It is a buckle that can oxidize through prolonged contact with water and over time if it is poorly maintained. It therefore requires more attention than stainless steel or brass but is also more affordable! We therefore advise you to clean it delicately (no persistent rubbing with abrasive tools) and to dry your chrome or nickel-plated carabiners/rivets well after rinsing or contact with water . To avoid: Friction, sand, prolonged contact with fresh water and salt water.
4. Aluminum : Aluminum lasts over time, does not rust, resists heat and corrosion... It is an easy metal to maintain. It is very light and very resistant! These secure closure carabiners are ideal for any type of leash or line and for any type of dog. In addition, aluminum is easily recyclable, a point that deserves to be noted! For maintenance, nothing complicated, clean it regularly and dry it after contact with water to maintain its shine!

The straps

The coated strap is resistant to odors, even salt water, tears and extreme temperatures. It is also vegan and hypoallergenic. However, it is not bite resistant. Care instructions: Clean your accessory using a non-abrasive material with regular soap, rinse and dry it, nothing could be simpler!
1. Hexa Webbing : Made of synthetic PVC (polyvinyl chloride), this coated webbing is more durable, stronger and easier to clean than regular textile webbing. It is ideal for leashes and leads due to its flexibility and grip.
2. BioThane® : Biothane® is the brand name for all coated webbing products manufactured by Biothane Coated Webbing Corp. It is a polyester webbing coated with TPU or PVC which makes it more durable, waterproof and easy to clean than natural leather. It is suitable for all accessories .

The flex

Made of polyurethane, this product comes in many colors, many effects and allows you to personalize your accessories as much as possible!
Find all the available flexes here .
Care instructions : Gently rub the part decorated with the flex using a non-abrasive tool, dry immediately using a cloth.
To avoid : Allow to dry after exposure to water, prolonged exposure to the sun, repeated rubbing, deforming your accessories (turning the necklace over for example), sand and salt water.

UV printing

UV printing is a digital printing technique that involves marking the substrate with UV-curing ink.

Printed BioThane allows you to personalize your accessories as much as possible, in addition to lasting well without requiring any special maintenance !

Warning: The ink may deteriorate over time with persistent rubbing on abrasive surfaces (e.g. concrete, plaster, sand, etc.), in the event of repeated chewing or scratching, etc.

The rhinestones

1. Gold finishes :
Diameter 10mm : 1
Diameter 8mm : 2/4/6/7/9/11/12/13/15/16/24
Diameter 6mm : 3/5/8/10/14/17/25
2. Silver finishes :
Diameter 8mm : 18/20/22
Diameter 6mm : 19/21/23

The drusies

Diameter 9 mm
1. Gold finishes :
2/3/5/6/7
2. Silver finishes :
1/4

The pikes

1. Nickel plated : A (1.2cm)
It can rust if maintenance is not regular, be sure to dry your spikes well after exposure to water and absolutely avoid sand and salt water.
2. Brass plated : B (1.2cm)
It will take on a silvery tint over time, in order to delay this phenomenon, be sure to dry your spikes well after exposure to water and avoid sand and salt water )

The chains

Stainless steel
1. Gold finishes (plating): D (1cm) / C (0.5cm)
2. Silver finishes : A (1cm) / B (0.5cm)
We recommend delicate cleaning (no harsh rubbing with abrasive tools) and drying your chains thoroughly after rinsing or contact with water .
To avoid: Insistent rubbing, sand, prolonged contact with fresh water and salt water.