Natural ropes are ideal to use in the garden. They’re made from plants and therefore only deposit biodegradeable fibres into the soil. And here’s an example of that – super-strong plant supports made from Manila Rope in the beautiful gardens of Newby Hall, close to Ripon in North Yorkshire. Our thanks to Newby Hall and […]

We reckon this is how to do decking! Isn’t it cool? A Loch-side platform to spend an evening, sipping a small glass of something. A peaty Scotch perhaps. Our thanks to customer John for sharing this with us. He used 36mm Synthetic Hemp bought from RopesDirect (and delivered in a flash) to finish off this […]

Put the Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire on your ‘to do’ list.   We at RopesDirect think it’s an amazing place, doing fascinating research and reconstructing buildings and technology from the Stone Age to the Romans. It was catapulted to national prominence on the TV in the 1970s, not so long after it was launched. […]

Our draw cord / duct rope is being used to bring ultra-fast broadband to homes in the South and East of the UK. We’re proud to supply Trooli, a company that is truly making a huge impact. So far it has connected more than 270,000 homes to its fibre broadband network. That’s an incredible 4.8 […]

They say, ‘Don’t give up your day job!’. But back in 2020, that’s exactly what Pat Tidy did. She quit her job in the nearby town to launch her own crafts business – and she’s never looked back since! It all started as a result of the pandemic. As for most people, it was a […]

Fancy a history lesson? Get yourself down to the Ancient Technology Centre in Dorset. This outdoor education site provides hands-on historical experiences, in which visitors can work together to build full-sized reconstructions of ancient buildings and find out what life would have been like in the past. And we’re delighted to say, our ropes and […]

We have some great photos sent in by customer Tom who recently purchased some 60mm Manila to use as garden edging. Manila is a good strong traditional natural rope that is especially resistant to sunlight and stretches very little. It is ideal for use in the garden and being natural it complements planting and timber […]

Here’s another great example of how to use decking rope in a garden. Huge thanks to our customer Chris at Horti-Care in Cheshire for the picture. As a professional gardener with standards to maintain, Chris wants the look for his customer to be just right. So to finish off the decking in their garden he […]

When life and limb depend on it, you need the right kit for adventures! So we’re proud that Airways Airsports chose RopesDirect to supply hollowbraid polyethylene rope to tow hang-gliders up into the air. You can see the type of rope they use here: www.ropesdirect.co.uk/hollow-braid-polyethylene.html Airways Airsports tow hang gliders to about 3,000 feet above […]

We’re used to selling rope for decking. Very often customers choose our Synthetic Hemp rope. But it’s not very often we get sent photos like these. Decking rope extraordinaire! You have to admit it, Nick who did this work for a client did a fantastic job. He used our 14mm Synthetic Hemp rope. And used […]

Our customer Fred’s rope trellis sets the garden off a treat, as you’ve surely got to agree! He used some of our 32mm synthetic hemp www.ropesdirect.co.uk/synthetic-hemp-rope.html. The rope was attached to the posts with galvanised steel rings on plates. The rope was eye-spliced on to the rings. Here’s a close up so you can see […]

This chair is good as new – thanks to our rope and a little DIY! Customer Carol kindly sent us ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos, having mended her neighbour’s chair seat. With a 200m reel of our 3mm beige polypropylene multicord, Carol completed the transformation. “My neighbour wanted a much loved garden chair ‘re-seated,” she said, […]

“When ordering items online it can be rather a hit or miss affair with vastly different experiences. “I’m happy to report that RopesDirect are easily one of the best online retailers I have come across.” Not our words. This is what customer Jason told us after buying some of our Synthetic Hemp rope plus some […]

Every so often a customer delights us with pictures of their handiwork, using our rope to best effect. Peter’s decking rope looks brilliant, which is why we wanted to share it with you. Maybe it will help you plan your own garden using rope well! This is 32mm navy blue Polycotton Rope from RopesDirect, with […]

32 kilometres off the North Norfolk coast is the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm. It generates green, clean energy to power more than 430,000 UK homes. And powering its way between coast and turbines is “Green Storm”, a crew transfer vessel operated by Green Marine, based in the Orkney Islands. They kindly sent us some great […]

Trying to do your bit for the planet by cycling more? Brilliant! Regardless of what it’s made from, riding a bike (rather than driving a car) reduces your reliance on fossil fuels – and that can only ever be a good thing for the environment. But did you know, the biggest energy use in the […]

We are seeing more and more people using rope in gardens. Very often people choose Synthetic Hemp rope (which is what we often recommend). It’s easy to see why, from these lovely photos sent in by customer Ian. He built this walkway through his back garden, in what will be a Tropical Area. The planting […]

Blue Polypropylene rope is cheap, strong and versatile. We supply it to industry in huge quantities, for building sites, utilities work, farms, forestry and fisheries. It’s also great at home, for example for tarpaulin sheets, tying things down in the garden, on trailers, in sheds and on lorries. It’s so good we’ve made a video […]

Ever thought about adding rope to your training session? When kitting out a home gym, rope is a really worthwhile addition – perfect for improving your endurance and building upper body strength. It’s great alongside the more expensive machinery such as a treadmill, cross trainer and weights. Manila rope (aka. manila hemp) is a particularly […]

Thank you to our friends at Mother Shipton’s, the family tourist attraction near Knaresborough in Yorkshire, for sending us photos of our jute rope in action. Their fun dilemma was how to hang Easter Egg in baskets from trees in their park. We suggested using our 4-strand natural Jute Rope. They threaded the rope through […]

Synthetic Hemp rope is incredibly versatile. It looks and feels like rope made from plant fibres but in fact it’s spun from polypropylene, making it strong, weather resistant and long lasting. People buy it from us for a whole range of home and garden projects. We thought you might enjoy seeing how other people have […]

Want to make a rope handrail, and want to keep it simple? Whether you’re a DIY amateur or expert, creating post holes can be a tricky job. But what if we said, there’s a way to make a rope railing – for your garden bridge, decking, flower bed etc. – without having to drill a […]

Soap on a rope is back. This time it’s funky, it’s ethical and it’s got our rope in it! We’re really pleased to have supplied CIVIL BLOCK, an exciting Microsoapery, with some of our lovely, soft, cotton rope. Perfect for their fab range of small scale, top notch, natural soap blocks. If you want to […]

Here are some great ideas for DIY bathroom decor, using our rope.         The photos were sent in by customer Suzanne who ordered our 16mm black yacht rope. As you can see, the end result is a stylish twist, creating a toilet roll and towel holder that are a cut above the average bathroom […]

We received a lovely review from customer Laurie who was pleased with the DIY doormat she made using RopesDirect rope. She said: “I bought a few 10m bundles of rope of different colours recently… to make rope doormats. The price is great and one of the best around for value. Delivery was super fast. Wouldn’t […]