In this study, the objective is the evaluation of the mechanical properties of industrial fabrics. There are several methods currently used ranging from the KES-FB System to the Fast System with the former used most widely. There are limitations, however, in employing the KES-FB system for evaluating thick fabrics used for industrial applications, such as shoes or seat covers. In this preliminary study, the fundamentals for a new system for objective estimation of industrial fabrics are established. The basic limitations of both the new system and the KES-FB system in the evaluation of very thick and strong fabrics are then compared and contrasted. Tensile, shear, and bending were the properties of focus, with the feasibility of development of the new system discussed.