In the world of dog training, materials are crucial for comfort and safety. It is precisely these material properties that make Biothane dog leashes popular with many dog owners. With the brand new BioThane® dog leashes with footballgrip, SPRENGER presents an absolute novelty on the market.
This innovative surface finish was developed in close collaboration with BioThane® and is currently on the European market only available at SPRENGER!
The leash thus combines the proven properties of the original BioThane® material with a new type of structure that has been specially designed for maximum grip even in demanding conditions.
Find out exactly what's behind this addition to our Mailo & friends collection and why this will be the last tracking leash you ever buy!
What is BioThane® Footballgrip?
Before we explain exactly what makes our BioThane® Footballgrip so special, let's first clarify: What is BioThane®?
BioThane® is a US-patented material from the company of the same name. It is a leather-like polyester fabric consisting of a robust polyester core with a durable PU coating. It stands for:
- Tear resistance
- Weather resistance
- Hygiene and easy care
With the newly developed Footballgrip surface SPRENGER now goes a step further:
With the newly developed BioThane® footballgrip surface, SPRENGER is now going one step further:
The “grippy” surface is created here by a textured finish that provides a good grip – inspired by the surface pattern of an American football – is currently unique on the market. It ensures a particularly secure grip – even in wet, muddy conditions or when training requires a quick turnaround.
BioThane® Footballgrip Advantages
The advantages of BioThane® with footballgrip at a glance:
- Unique grip: The textured surface provides excellent grip – even in rain, cold or with dirty hands.
- Exclusive SPRENGER development: Developed in close cooperation with BioThane® – currently only available from SPRENGER.
- Robust & easy to care for: Water and dirt repellent, no odor, does not mold.
- Flexible in any weather: Remains supple, even at low temperatures.
- Extreme resilience: Depending on the width, tear-resistant up to 340 kg.
Areas of application BioThane® Footballgrip
BioThane® with footballgrip can be used for a variety of purposes and is an alternative to leather dog leashes of the same styles or rubberized nylon leashes. It combines the feel of leather with the grip of rubberized nylon, while being easier to care for and more durable.
BioThane® Footballgrip as a tracking leash
To start with, we used BioThane® with Footballgrip for our brand new tracking leashes. This is where the special material really shines:
Even after the line has been dragged through mud or gotten completely soaked in pouring rain, the grippy surface ensures you maintain full control—nothing slips through your fingers!
The tracking leash with footballgrip is ideal for:
- Recall and obedience training
- Walks in the countryside, whatever the weather
- Mantrailing, tracking and hunting-related training
BioThane® Footballgrip as a dog leash
Our BioThane® leashes with a footballgrip are now available!
Because even on your everyday walks, you always want to maintain full control—no matter the weather.
Even better: The new leashes are longer and narrower than our previous BioThane® dog leashes, making them suitable for smaller dogs, too!
The leash with a hand strap and the 3-times adjustable dog leash with a footballgrip are ideal for:
- Daily walks, no matter where or what the weather is like.
- Small, medium, and large dogs, thanks to the material used and the high-quality craftsmanship.
- Even younger or more energetic dogs, as well as rescue dogs, for whom a secure grip on the leash is crucial.
BioThane® Tracking leash
Our SPRENGER BioThane® Footballgrip tracking leash is made in the USA with genuine BioThane® and features original SPRENGER fittings made in Germany. Thanks to the high-quality components and the stitched, rather than riveted, connection, these tracking leashes offer particularly high strength - this makes them perfect as tracking leashes for large or strong dogs!
- With or without hand strap
- 16 mm wide
- In black or orange
- In 5m or 10m length
How do I use a Biothane tracking leash with a hand strap?
Our BioThane® footballgrip tracking leashes are now also available with a hand strap! But how do you properly use such a BioThane® leash with a hand strap?
Tracking leashes with a hand strap should never actually be dragged or pulled by the dog! The hand strap increases the risk of the leash getting caught and thus potentially injuring the dog, especially if you and your dog are, for example, in the woods.
Instead, you should view and use a tracking leash with a hand strap as an extra-long lead. This type of leash allows you to limit your dog to a certain range of motion around you and, especially with young dogs, to always maintain control. Also, for various dog sports or general training, a leash with a hand strap can provide you with additional control and a secure grip.
Which tracking leash is the best?
Whether you're not sure yet whether a tracking leash is the right tool for you and your dog, or you're looking for the perfect tracking leash for your needs: Our blog post tracking leash is the perfect overview of the tracking leash-topic and answers frequently asked questions.
Here you can find out which tracking leasg material, which tracking leash length and which tracking leash designs there are and what fits perfectly to your needs!
If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time and we will be happy to advise you.
Footballgrip BioThane® dog leash with hand strap
The SPRENGER footballgrip BioThane® dog leash with hand strap is made in the USA with original BioThane® and uses original SPRENGER fittings Made in Germany. Thanks to the high-quality components and the sewn, rather than riveted connection, this leash offers particularly high strength!
- 16 mm width
- In black or orange
- In 1.5m length - also perfect for smaller dogs
- With ring on the hand strap - so you can hang it cross body more easily
Footballgrip BioThane® dog leash 3-times adjustable
The 3-times adjustable SPRENGER footballgrip BioThane® dog leash is made in the USA with original BioThane® and uses original SPRENGER fittings Made in Germany. Thanks to the high-quality components and the sewn, not riveted connection, this leash offers particularly high strength!
- 16 mm width
- In black or orange
- 2.5m long - also perfect for smaller dogs
- 3-times adjustable, so you can perfectly adjust it to yourself, your dog, and your situation!
What’s the right dog leash?
Are you still unsure which dog leash you need for your dog? We understand!
Choosing the right leash isn’t as easy as it seems at first glance. Several factors can play a role:
- Your dog’s size
- Your dog’s level of training
- The activities you plan to do with your dog
- Weather and season
- What other gear you use with the leash
In our dog leash guide, you’ll find everything you need to know to choose the right dog leash!
