Design Factor is the multiple of the
established Working Load Limit found on the strap's tag that the
strap is designed to break at under testing when brand new. Almost
all Tie Downs have a design factor of 3:1, meaning a strap with a
3,335 lb. Working Load Limit would break at 10,000 lb. when brand new
in a controlled testing environment. The term Safety Factor is NOT
the same as Design