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Traditional Rope
The traditional ropes on this page have been in use as far back as Egyptian times. They are still popular today, especially for decorative uses including shop displays, arts and crafts, handrails and tv and film sets.
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Traditional Rope FAQ
What type of rope was on the old historical naval ships?
Natural Hemp also known as Flax as well as Manila was used historically on historical naval ships. They are the most popular options used on film sets and historical TV shows.
Synthetic hemp is also popular as it looks and feels like natural hemp but it is cheaper and made from plastic so it won’t rot. This allows it to be reused multiple times outdoors without degradation.
What do these traditional ropes feel like?
They are all made of 100% natural fibers which gives them a rough texture. With the exception of Jute, all of the ropes on this page have a hard and fibrous feel to them. This makes them ideal for knotting, splicing and gripping. Jute is also made of natural fibers but it has a softer feel to it.
Will they be able to hold up heavy loads?
Yes. Manila is available up to 60mm which holds approx 25 tonnes. Sisal is available up to 40mm which will hold up to 10 tonnes. Both options have been break load tested. You will find a full selection of rope on our home page
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£1,189.99 inc. VATRope Material : Hemp (100% natural)Rope Diameter : 24mmLength : 220m coilWeight : 96kgBreak Load : 3750kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 536kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BeigeStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : PoorElongation at Breakpoint : LowUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : YesMelt / Char Point : 150CRot Resistant : NoSwells When Wet : YesStrength: Wet vs Dry : UnknownAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : NoHandling : Soft & fibrousOdour : Strong grassyTreated With : No treatmentSafe for Animals : YesKnot Retention : GoodEase of Splicing : GoodDensity : UnknownManufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1261
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£56.99 inc. VATRope Material : PolypropyleneRope Diameter : 10mmLength : 220m coilWeight : 9kgBreak Load : 1560kgBreak Load Certified? : YesSafe Working Load : 223kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BlackStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : ModerateElongation at Breakpoint : MediumUV Resistance : ModerateBiodegradable : NoMelt / Char Point : 170CRot Resistant : YesSwells When Wet : NoStrength: Wet vs Dry : No changeAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : YesHandling : Hard & smoothOdour : NoneTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : AverageEase of Splicing : EasyDensity : 0.91Manufactured In : IndiaISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1346:2004
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£10.79 inc. VATMaterial : Galvanized steelFinish : N/AOverall Length (A) : 197mmOverall Height (B) : 50mmCentre Bolt to Bolt (C) : 41mmBase Width (D) : 81mmColour : SilverMooring Boats : YesTie Down Point : YesEase of Use : EasyTools Required : NoneAccessories Required : BoltHandling : Hard & smoothSuited to Indoor Use : NoSuited to Outdoor Use : YesCorrosion Resistant : YesUV Resistant : YesCan Withstand Salt Water : No
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£101.99 inc. VATRope Material : Synthetic HempRope Diameter : 8mmLength : 220m coilWeight : 6kgBreak Load : 500kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 71kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BeigeStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : GoodElongation at Breakpoint : MediumUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : NoMelt / Char Point : 170CRot Resistant : YesSwells When Wet : NoStrength: Wet vs Dry : No changeAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : YesHandling : Soft & texturedOdour : NoneTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : GoodEase of Splicing : Very easyDensity : 0.91Manufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : No
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£1.50 inc. VATRope Material : Hemp (100% natural)Rope Diameter : 12mmLength : Sold by metreWeight : 0.10kgBreak Load : 980kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 140kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BeigeStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : PoorElongation at Breakpoint : LowUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : YesMelt / Char Point : 150CRot Resistant : NoSwells When Wet : YesStrength: Wet vs Dry : UnknownAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : NoHandling : Soft & fibrousOdour : Strong grassyTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : GoodEase of Splicing : GoodDensity : UnknownManufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1261
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£798.00 inc. VATRope Material : Hemp (100% natural)Rope Diameter : 20mmLength : 220m coilWeight : 67kgBreak Load : 2650kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 379kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BeigeStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : PoorElongation at Breakpoint : LowUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : YesMelt / Char Point : 150CRot Resistant : NoSwells When Wet : YesStrength: Wet vs Dry : UnknownAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : NoHandling : Soft & fibrousOdour : Strong grassyTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : GoodEase of Splicing : GoodDensity : UnknownManufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1261
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£1.80 inc. VATRope Material : Jute (Polypropylene core)Rope Diameter : 20mmLength : Sold by metreWeight : 0.25kgBreak Load : 1582kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 226kgConstruction : Twisted 4 strandColour : SandyStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : PoorElongation at Breakpoint : LowUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : YesMelt / Char Point : UnknownRot Resistant : NoSwells When Wet : YesStrength: Wet vs Dry : UnknownAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : NoHandling : Soft & fibrousOdour : Faint earthyTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : Very goodEase of Splicing : GoodDensity : UnknownManufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : No
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£127.19 inc. VATRope Material : Hemp (100% natural)Rope Diameter : 8mmLength : 220m coilWeight : 10kgBreak Load : 450kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 64kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BeigeStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : PoorElongation at Breakpoint : LowUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : YesMelt / Char Point : 150CRot Resistant : NoSwells When Wet : YesStrength: Wet vs Dry : UnknownAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : NoHandling : Soft & fibrousOdour : Strong grassyTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : GoodEase of Splicing : GoodDensity : UnknownManufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1261
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£104.99 inc. VATRope Material : PolypropyleneRope Diameter : 12mmLength : 220m coilWeight : 11.5kgBreak Load : 2030kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 290kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : RedStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : ModerateElongation at Breakpoint : MediumUV Resistance : ModerateBiodegradable : NoMelt / Char Point : 170CRot Resistant : YesSwells When Wet : NoStrength: Wet vs Dry : No changeAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : YesHandling : Hard & smoothOdour : NoneTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : AverageEase of Splicing : EasyDensity : 0.91Manufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1346:2004
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£0.49 inc. VATRope Material : PolypropyleneRope Diameter : 10mmLength : Sold by metreWeight : 0.04kgBreak Load : 1560kgBreak Load Certified? : YesSafe Working Load : 223kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : WhiteStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : ModerateElongation at Breakpoint : MediumUV Resistance : ModerateBiodegradable : NoMelt / Char Point : 170CRot Resistant : YesSwells When Wet : NoStrength: Wet vs Dry : No changeAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : YesHandling : Hard & fibrousOdour : NoneTreated With : No treatmentKnot Retention : AverageEase of Splicing : EasyDensity : 0.95Manufactured In : IndiaISO Certified? : YesISO Manufacturing Standard : EN ISO 1346:2004
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£0.59 inc. VATRope Material : Synthetic HempRope Diameter : 8mmLength : Sold by metreWeight : 0.02kgBreak Load : 500kgBreak Load Certified? : NoSafe Working Load : 71kgConstruction : Twisted 3 strandColour : BeigeStretch : Low elasticityAbrasion Resistance : GoodElongation at Breakpoint : MediumUV Resistance : GoodBiodegradable : NoMelt / Char Point : 170CRot Resistant : YesSwells When Wet : NoStrength: Wet vs Dry : No changeAcid Resistance : GoodAlkali Resistance : GoodFloats? : YesHandling : Soft & texturedOdour : NoneTreated With : No treatmentSafe for Animals : NoKnot Retention : GoodEase of Splicing : Very easyDensity : 0.91Manufactured In : EuropeISO Certified? : No
