Which natural rope should I choose?
Prefer to keep things au naturel? We hear you. Yes, synthetic ropes do have a lot going for them, especially for outdoor uses. But sometimes, you just can’t beat the...
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From outdoor inspiration, usage guides and product specs to carefully curated editorials, we are here to help and inspire.
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It’s as clear as black and white – buy your cotton cord from us
Eager to try out a modern black macrame pattern? Perhaps to create a black cord plant hanger or striking wall hanging? Maybe you’d like to update your curtains with a...
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How to make jute rope on a traditional ropewalk
As a family business that has lived and breathed rope for over 100 years, perhaps we’re biased. But we genuinely find the process of making rope fascinating! Maybe that’s why,...
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Jute string – a popular choice for gardens
Ready to say hello to delicious spring veg? Us too! Time to sample some of the delicious mangetout/ sugar snap peas currently on the go at Whippletree Farm. That’s our...
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Twine – a future-proof sustainable fibre
Cotton has been the world’s most widely used natural fibre for a long time. But here at RopesDirect, we’ve noticed that jute and sisal are starting to overtake King Cotton....
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Meet Poppy and Cooper - who love their dog toy made with our rope!
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,...
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How to make a cat scratching post
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...
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3 tips to care for your natural rope
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...
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What is Manila Rope? And Uses
Manila Rope is a natural fibre rope which has been in use for centuries in a huge range of applications, owing to its durability, flexibility, strength and resistance to water...
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The Difference Between Synthetic and Flax Hemp Rope
At Ropes Direct, we stock a huge variety of ropes to suit any requirements which you may have. Part of our selection includes a choice of synthetic hemp rope and...
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Jute Rope at Stonehenge
Here's a photo taken of some of our 24mm and 36mm jute rope supplied to www.aivaf.com for use in an exhibition they created for Stonehenge. We did the hard work...
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6mm Natural Flax rope
We have arriving the week of 16th July a new supply of 6mm natural flax rope.Flax is very similar in appearance to hemp rope but comes in at a slightly...
