Many of the ropes for sale at Ropes Direct are made at our own warehouse in Norfolk. As silly as it may sound, we live and breathe rope. This is our area of expertise. Over the years, we’ve become incredibly skilled at making rope of a consistently high-quality. And – to demonstrate our know-how – […]

With thanks to Rachael for sending this image of our 3mm beige polypopylene multicord used in the chairs she is weaving for a client. See more of Rachael’s amazing design work here rachaelsouth.com  

Looking for a way to keep the kids occupied this summer? We hear you. After months of staying at home due to COVID-19, and local lockdowns still occurring throughout the country, you’re bound to be running out of ideas. After all, there’s only so many times you can play hide and seek in the garden […]

  Picture it. It’s a Sunday afternoon. The chores are done, the sun is shining, and you’re lying on a comfy rope hammock – soaking up the rays, with a good book and a glass of prosecco in hand. Sounds perfect, right? A rope hammock is a fantastic addition to any garden. Somewhere to relax […]

Want to lure your cat away from the sofa and curtains? Why not make a DIY cat scratching post? Unfortunately, you can’t stop a cat from scratching. It’s in their nature; something they do to stretch their bodies and maintain their claws. But a simple scratching post can help to protect your soft furnishings. They’re […]

Natural ropes. Aren’t they just great? Soft-to-touch, with a traditional sandy-brown appearance. Strong, yet biodegradable and kind to the environment. They can be used for a wide range of practical and decorative purposes and it’s easy to understand why they’ve become one of our most popular products, here at Ropes Direct. But do you know […]

After an absence of a coupe of weeks we’ve had a delivery of our popular children’s pinewood swings. Childrens treated wooden swing with 12mm adjustable synthetic hemp rope. Ideal for outdoor garden swings when hung from a tree or a timber swing set. The length of the wooden swing is 2.00m (reducing to 1.20m when shortened)  and the treated […]

Thank you to Paula for sending these images of her chair project in which she usd a full reel of our 6mm synthetic hemp rope.

NEW SEASON, NEW LINES by Russell Hurst from Ropes Direct Getting ready for the new season and thinking of replacing those worn out lines? Here’s a quick summary of the main rope types available and their uses. 3-strand Multifilament Polypropylene – A low-cost floating rope for mooring lines and fender ropes. It is a flexible […]

The Excelsior Trust, Lowestoft. With many thanks to John from The Excelsior trust for sending through this image of their newly built replica ship’s boat – both fantastic looking and award winning! We have been able to supply them with a range of ropes and fenders and look forward to being able to help them […]