Example of kids teepee made using rope from RopesDirect

How to make a teepee

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Interiors | No Comments » | July 12th, 2021

Kids teepees. If you’ve spent more than 5 minutes on Pinterest or Instagram in the last 12 months, you’ll know – they’re all the rage right now. Little wigwam-style tents, which can be popped up indoors and outdoors, creating a cosy nook for children to read, play and let their imagination run wild. Every child […]

How to apply heat set end caps

Posted in Fittings, Tools and Accessories, Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | July 5th, 2021

Heat set end caps are a great way to stop natural ropes from fraying. It’s possible to apply a whip, or tape the end, instead. But end caps are much more durable – making them a fantastic choice if you plan to use the rope regularly – and they form a smooth yet rigid cap […]

New video – Polypropylene Rope in 80 seconds!

Tags: blue rope, polypropylene
Posted in Rope Knowledge, Utilities and Industry | No Comments » | July 2nd, 2021

Have a look at our new video – all about Polypropylene Rope in 80 seconds (it was meant to be 60 seconds, but we got carried away!) You’re welcome to view it – it is on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cMHYAGPYbFI . And once you’ve had a look, please subscribe to our YouTube channel. Polypropylene rope […]

Fence design ideas

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | June 23rd, 2021

The garden fence. From a design point of view, it’s something that’s often overlooked. But there are many ways in which the vertical wood panels can be used to add a little character to your outdoor space and create a new, interesting feature. And to get you started, here we’ve rounded up some of our […]

Rope on a Roundhouse

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Events and Marquees | No Comments » | June 20th, 2021

Order a beautiful wooden-frame tent from Roundhouse Woodwork, and your garden (or venue) will be the envy of your neighbours! They are super-stylish. Roundhouse Woodwork uses a combination of home-grown timber, traditional timber framing and innovative carpentry to create their structures. Canvas keeps the weather out, rope keeps the canvas on and the whole effect […]

How to make a rope plant hanger

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Garden & Outdoors, Home and Interiors | No Comments » | June 14th, 2021

Sucker for a succulent? Or maybe you’re a big fan of the FEJKA? Plant décor is a huge trend right now. And rope plant hangers are one of the best ways to display your favourite flora and take your indoor and outdoor greenery up a level… literally. Here we’ve put together a quick step-by-step guide […]

HMPE – in focus

Posted in Boating, Marine and Yachting, Construction and Groundworks, Rope Knowledge, Utilities and Industry | No Comments » | June 8th, 2021

Looking for a rope that is stronger than steel, yet easy to handle? HMPE could be just the ticket (one brand of HMPE is Dyneema®, which people may be familiar with). And the good news? At RopesDirect, we’re a leading UK stockist and have excellent knowledge of this increasingly popular type of rope. Here our […]

Stylish home decor – made with our rope

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | June 7th, 2021

There’s a range of classy homeware, made with our rope, that we want to showcase here. Janette and Paul Watson live and work from a sailing boat in Cornwall. And Janette, in particular, uses our Jute and Synthetic Hemp ropes to create these wonderful home decor products. You can find them – and more – […]

Father's day activity that uses paracord

4 Father’s Day activities inspired by paracord

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | June 2nd, 2021

Father’s Day 2021 is just around the corner, falling on Sunday 20th June. Of course, there are lots of ways to mark the occasion, from rustling up a special breakfast to picking out the perfect gift. But if you ask him, we bet the only thing he really wants this year is to spend quality […]

Example of a Cheeky Monkey Treehouse created using our rope

Treehouses with the wow factor – using our rope

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | May 31st, 2021

If you’re going to build a treehouse for the kids, don’t forget we can supply all you need for handrails, rope ladders and swings. We have a wide range of strong, natural and synthetic ropes which we can dispatch the same day, if you order by midday during the working week. But some people choose […]

Charity in Uganda using polyester rope from RopesDirect

Charity work in Uganda helped with our ropes

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Utilities and Industry | No Comments » | May 24th, 2021

Here at RopesDirect, we always love to hear about how our ropes are being used. That’s why we appreciate your customer reviews so much. Recently, we’ve had lots of great stories about our ropes in action. But there’s one in particular that has really reached out to us and touched our hearts. Last month, we […]

5 things to consider when buying rope online

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | May 20th, 2021

Looking to buy rope online? It can be a bit of a minefield – especially if you’ve never bought rope online before. Type ‘rope for sale’ into Google search and you’ll get 800 million results in a matter of seconds. So, how on earth do you know where to shop? Here we outline just a […]

Small garden ideas that use rope

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | May 17th, 2021

This year, the Chelsea Flower Show is going digital. For the first time in its 108-year history, the real-life event has been postponed until September (due to COVID-19). And in addition, a virtual event will take place from 17th-23rd May – in which amazing videos, top gardening tips and exclusive peeks into celebrity gardens will […]

How to make a rope basket

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | May 12th, 2021

Rope baskets are making a comeback. And who’s surprised? From small woven planters that are perfect for FEJKAs to large floppy designs that are ideal for laundry and storage, they have so many uses around the home. Their appearance is rustic yet contemporary and they can be created in a wide range of pretty shapes […]

Stock up on theatre ropes for your grand re-opening

Posted in TV, Film and Theatre | No Comments » | May 10th, 2021

Hands up if you’ve missed the theatre? Yes, us too. It’s been over a year since they first closed their doors due to the pandemic. But finally, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In line with the Government’s roadmap, theatres should be allowed to reopen as part of step three – which is […]

Classy Kayaks with our Cool Cords!

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Boating, Marine and Yachting | No Comments » | May 10th, 2021

Now this is a seriously classy kayak, made by Stephen at Big Pond Kayaks on the Isle of Man. Look carefully on the deck and you’ll see the Three Legs of Man, proudly running bow to stern. Also running proudly bow to stern is our yellow polypropylene multicord, which is used for the deck […]

Sisal and flax hemp ropes used in Lion King production

Lion King – How our ropes are playing their part

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, TV, Film and Theatre | No Comments » | May 3rd, 2021

Our rope gets used in all sorts of ways. On fishing boats, for crafts, in homes, gardens and industry. You name it. But we’d never have guessed they would end up in a production of Disney’s Lion King The Musical. Have you seen it? We’d recommend it when you can. And when you do, see […]

All aboard! We’re part of the spectacle at Lightwater Valley

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, TV, Film and Theatre | No Comments » | April 26th, 2021

Take the family to Lightwater Valley, the adventure theme park near Ripon in Yorkshire, and with a bit of luck you won’t notice our ropes! We think our 32mm Synthetic Hemp rope blends beautifully into the background. And yet it adds so much to the look and feel. It has been used to help […]

Create a tomato trellis with string

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 19th, 2021

The easiest way to stake your tomato plants is with string. It’s effective, low-cost, it makes cleaning up post-harvest an absolute breeze. And so, as we head towards ‘tomato planting season’, here we outline three simple string trellis options for you to consider. Why not give one a go? Stock up on some garden string […]

WWT use our ropes at their Slimbridge visitor centre

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors, News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | April 13th, 2021

We’re always modestly chuffed (downright proud actually!) when WWT ask us to help them. We’ve supplied quite a bit of rope for their Wildfowl and Wetland visitor centres over the years, and they’ve kindly sent us some pictures. Glad to say they’ve re-opened their Slimbridge centre to the public. So now’s your chance to pop […]

Prepare your cricket pitch for the new season

Posted in Sports and Leisure | No Comments » | April 12th, 2021

Great news – recreational cricket has been given the green light for 2021. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its COVID-19 roadmap for the months ahead. And in line with government guidance, organised outdoor cricket was able to resume from 29th March, and (if all goes to plan) spectators will be allowed […]

Celebrate National Pet Day with a rope pet toy

Posted in Pets and Livestock | No Comments » | April 7th, 2021

Are you a dog or cat lover? Either way, pets have helped us through the pandemic – providing companionship and consistency when we’ve needed it the most. And with National Pet Day coming up on April 11th, now is the perfect time to show your furry friend how much they mean to you and spoil […]

Meet Poppy and Cooper – who love their dog toy made with our rope!

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Natural Products | No Comments » | March 29th, 2021

And what’s not to love? Poppy, 7, and Cooper, 6, are German Shorthaired Pointers who live in Kent and love their soft cotton rope dog toys. You can chew them, play tug of war with them, run around with them. And the knots in both ends make ‘em easy to pick up and play with! […]

Decking – the no.1 home project for Easter 2021

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | March 22nd, 2021

Did you know, Easter is one of the most popular times of year for people to install new garden decking? And this year, especially, it’s predicted to be the no. 1 home project on everyone’s agenda. After all, we’re still in lockdown, with the hospitality sector shut and holidays out of the question. Lots of […]

Have a ball with kokedama

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | March 17th, 2021

Fancy taking your green-fingers to new heights? Kokedama, which literally translates as ‘moss ball’, is Japan’s answer to the hanging basket. Not only do they look amazing, they’re also pretty easy to make, and a fantastic project for the spring. So why not give them a go? Here we’ve created a simple beginner’s guide to […]