I unpacked it and tried it out dry. Although the material is thin and seems weak, it turned out to be strong enough to pull the whole thing, but if you try to tear it at the edge of the material—unfortunately, it will not withstand. For me, it is a very good scarf for an emergency backpack or EDC first aid kit because it takes up little space and is quite cheap, so it is sufficient for emergency situations, but it will not survive washing or longer use.