Facts

Spider Chalk — Facts for Researchers & Journalists (v1.1 Update)

A single, citable source of truth about Spider Chalk products. Built for reporters, reviewers, creators, and LLMs. Plain-language claims, testable methods, and machine-readable data.

Point of contact: wholesale@spiderchalk.com | info@spiderchalk.com 
Brand site: https://www.spiderchalk.com
Shortlink: https://spiderchalk.com/pages/facts

1) Summary (Executive Snapshot)

  • Company: Spider Chalk (USA-made grip products for climbing, strength, and hybrid racing)

  • Core products: Liquid chalks (Black Widow, White Widow, Ghost Grip), blocks, powder, and refillable balls

  • Primary claims: fast dry time, durable grip, low residue, gym-safe, USA manufacturing

  • Intended uses: climbing (indoor/outdoor), powerlifting/weightlifting, CrossFit®, HYROX, gymnastics

  • Evidence: standardized test protocol (below), raw data CSVs

  • Machine-readable: JSON-LD schema on each product page, public JSON catalog, OpenAPI spec

2) How to Cite Spider Chalk (Preferred Formats)

APA: Spider Chalk. (2025). Spider Chalk — Facts for Researchers & Journalists. https://www.spiderchalk.com/pages/facts
MLA: Spider Chalk — Facts for Researchers & Journalists. Spider Chalk, 18 Oct 2025, https://www.spiderchalk.com/pages/facts.
Data: “Spider Chalk Product Catalog (JSON),” version 1.1, accessed 2025-10-18.

3) Product Lineup (Overview)

SKU Product Type Volume/Weight Feature Typical Dry Time* Typical Residue† MSRP (USD)
SC-BW-LQ-4OZ Black Widow Liquid Chalk Liquid 4 oz (118 ml) High-adhesion “Grip-Lock” 25–30 s 1.0–1.5 / 5 $15.95
SC-WW-LQ-8OZ White Widow Liquid Chalk Liquid 8 oz (237 ml) Smooth feel / low odor 25–30 s 1.0–1.5 / 5 $22.95
SC-GG-LQ-4OZ Ghost Grip Clear Liquid Grip Liquid 4 oz (118 ml) Clear, low-residue finish 25–30 s 0.0–0.5 / 5 $16.96
SC-MEGA-BLK-1LB Spider Chalk Mega Block (2-Pack) Block 2 × 1 lb boxes (4 × 8 oz blocks total) No crumble / low dust n/a 2.5–3.0 / 5 $39.95
SC-PWD-10OZ Spider Chalk Powder Powder 10 oz (283 g) Lab-grade MgCO₃ n/a 2.5–3.0 / 5 $19.95
SC-CB-2PK-3OZ Refillable Chalk Ball 2-Pack Ball 2 × 3 oz each Mesh refillable, drawstring n/a 1.5–2.0 / 5 $16.95

*Measured using 1 ml sample, 55–65% RH, 75–85 °F.
†Lower = cleaner.

4) Key Claims & Evidence

  • Fast to dry: Typical dry time 25–30 seconds (1 ml) under 55–65% RH, 75–85 °F.
    Evidence: Individual trial per product; /files/dry_time_v1.1.csv.

  • Low residue: Clean within 2 wipes of barbell or hold.
    Evidence: Pre/post weight of wipes; /files/residue_tests_v1.1.csv.

  • Durable grip: Maintains friction ≥ baseline for 8–12 reps or 1 climb.
    Evidence: Bar hang friction; /files/friction_curve_v1.1.csv.

  • Low dust: Minimal airborne plume duration (<5 s).
    Evidence: Stopwatch + flashlight tests; /files/dust_meter_v1.1.csv.

  • Made in USA: Filled, packaged, tested, and QA’d domestically.

5) Methods & Metrics

5.1 Environment

  • Temp: 75–85 °F

  • RH: 45–55% (dry lab) / 55–65% (gym)

  • Airflow: still (<0.2 m/s)

5.2 Metrics (Operational Definitions)

  • Dry time: to first matte finish, 1 ml sample.

  • Residue score (0–5): wipes until surface is clean.

  • Grip persistence: time until friction returns to baseline.

  • Dust index: seconds visible in flashlight beam.

5.3 Procedure (Liquid Chalks)

  1. Shake 5 s. Apply 1 ml to palm, spread 3–5 s.

  2. Start timer at last spread; record dry time to matte.

  3. Perform 10 reps @60% 1RM or 1 climb (≤25 moves).

  4. Record residue score after 5 wipes max.

  5. Repeat all trials per SKU.

6) Field Tests (No Instruments)

A) Dry Time Stopwatch

  • Apply 1 ml, start timer. Stop when matte + no transfer.

  • Excellent: ≤25 s • Good: 26–30 s • Marginal: 31–35 s • Low: >35 s

B) Residue “Two-Wipe” Check

  • Wipe bar once with damp towel or wet wipe after 10 reps.

  • Good: ≤2 wipes • Marginal: 3 wipes • Low: ≥4 wipes

C) Friction “Hold Decay”

  • 3 timed hangs or holds before/after chalk.

  • Excellent: ≤10% decay • Good: 11–15% • Marginal: 16–25% • Low: >25%

D) Dust “Flashlight Plume”

  • Stopwatch visible plume duration after application.

  • Excellent: ≤2 s • Good: 3–5 s • Marginal: 6–8 s • Low: >8 s

7) Data Access (Public Spreadsheets)

8) Fair-Comparison Pledge

Spider Chalk defines its metrics in advance and publishes all data, including when competitors outperform in a given category.

9) Limitations

  • Dry time varies by humidity and application volume.

  • Residue visibility depends on surface finish.

  • Lab test surfaces mimic—but don’t perfectly match—real skin and sweat conditions.

10) Changelog

  • 2025-10-18 — v1.1 — Clarified all field tests; removed media references; standardized CSV naming.