Multi-functional fabric covered elastic tether and associated method

A multi-functional tether comprising:

• a tubular fabric member having an inner elastic member disposed therein;
• at least one sliding loop connector connected to the tubular fabric member;
• an adjustment clip connected to a first end portion of the tubular fabric member and a first end portion of the inner elastic member, the tubular fabric member passing through the adjustment clip so as to form an adjustable loop end portion;
• an anchor connection clip connected to a second end portion of the tubular fabric member and a second end portion of the inner elastic member;
• and
• a safety stop connected at a predetermined position on the tubular fabric member between the anchor connection clip and the adjustment clip;
• wherein the fabric covered elastic tether is capable of performing multiple functions.

A method manufacturing a fabric covered elastic tether, the method comprising the steps of:

• cutting a predetermined rectangular piece of fabric comprising a first end portion, a second end portion and two side portions;
• folding the two side portions of the predetermined rectangular piece of fabric inside out and attaching one or more sliding loop connectors to form an elongated tubular fabric member;
• reversing the tubular fabric member to expose the one or more sliding loop connectors to the exterior portion of the tubular fabric member;
• cutting an inner elastic member to a predetermined size, shorter in longitudinal length then the tubular fabric member and comprising a first end portion and a second end portion;
• attaching an adjustment clip to the first end portion of the tubular fabric member and the first end portion of the inner elastic member to form an adjustable loop end portion;
• and
• attaching an anchoring connection clip to the second end portion of the tubular fabric member and the second end portion of the inner elastic member.