3/8" HMPE Soft Shackle

Specifications

Size: 3/8"

Inside Length: 8"

Material: HMPE

Avg. Breaking Strength: 33,600 lbs

A Smarter Connection
When it comes to securing gear or rigging equipment, reliability matters. USA Rope’s HMPE Soft Shackles provide a lightweight, ultra-strong alternative to traditional steel shackles and hooks. Designed with safety, convenience, and durability in mind, these shackles quickly attach to a wide range of anchor points—making them essential for marine use, industrial rigging, vehicle recovery, arborist work, and recreational off-road use.

Built from Advanced HMPE Fiber
Crafted from premium HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene), also known as UHMWPE and commonly marketed as Dyneema® or Spectra®, these shackles deliver extreme strength while remaining lightweight and easy to handle. HMPE is trusted in applications ranging from ballistic armor to heavy-duty lifting due to its superior abrasion resistance, low stretch, and impact reduction. Each shackle includes a high-pressure abrasion-resistant sleeve rated to withstand extreme friction and temperatures up to 500°F, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Safer & Easier to Handle
Unlike metal shackles, HMPE Soft Shackles won’t rust, seize, or create dangerous burrs. They are easy to open and close, even with gloves, and flexible enough to fit around irregular anchor points where steel hardware cannot. Pound for pound, HMPE is stronger than steel. These shackles float, making them ideal for marine applications and safer to handle in water or recovery situations.

Trusted in Every Industry
From marine towing and crane rigging to off-road recovery, mining, and arborist work, HMPE Soft Shackles are relied on by professionals and enthusiasts who demand both performance and safety. Reusable, compact, and versatile, they are a superior alternative to traditional rigging hardware.

Warranty You Can Count On
Every USA Rope soft shackle is backed by our quality guarantee. Check out our warranty program for full details.