A classy 'polysilk' mooring rope!
We sell a lot of boat rope - from rigging and mooring to crab pot lines! So we were delighted when customer Ann Louise kindly sent us some shots of...
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A classy 'polysilk' mooring rope!
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What are Snap Hooks?
In some applications, connecting ropes to a rig or to one another requires a versatile, reversible connection, which can be quickly applied and removed to adapt to changing conditions. Usually...
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Why Choose RopesDirect for Your Bannister Ropes?
Bannister ropes – sometimes spelled banister ropes – are sometimes used in place of a rigid bannister railing, providing an attractive handrail on staircases which fits with many interior design...
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What Do I Need to Install a Barrier Rope?
Barrier ropes are a common sight in a huge variety of applications, from docks and cliff faces to galas and high-class cultural events. To have such a range, from the...
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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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Battle Rope: Everything You Need To Know
Which ropes have brought about a revolution to fitness? Battle ropes! It turns out you can do much more than tie knots with ropes. Nowadays ropes are being creatively utilised...
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The advantages of polypropylene rope
Need a rope that’s suitable for outdoors? Perhaps one that can handle water? Our polypropylene ropes could be an excellent choice. At RopesDirect , we currently stock the traditional bestseller...
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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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Rope Wall Installation
With many thanks to Eileen at Nemus Bespoke Commercial Interiors for sending through this image. They are creating 9 of these walls for a client and have used our 10mm...
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The Rope-way to Rock Climbing
Rock climbing is quickly becoming one of Britain’s popular pastimes and hobbies. In the last five years alone, the number of people participating in the British Mountaineering Council has increased...
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Jute Cord Coasters
We recently supplied Bridget (Artist, Illustrator & Designer) with some of our 6mm braided jute cord using which she made these two coasters. I think they look fantastic and you...
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Wheatfen Forest School
Many thanks to Rose at Wheatfen Forest School in Norfolk for access to this image of some of our Synthetic Hemp Rope in use. Taken from their new website which...
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NCI Coastwatch Wells-next-the-Sea
With many thanks to Alwyn for sending through this image of some 28mm blue polypropylene rope we supplied them with for their walkway. We put a soft eye splice in...
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Bespoke Reels of Blue Polypropylene Rope
We have just completed an order for bulk reels of blue polypropylene rope in 4mm, 10mm & 14mm. Each reel needed to be a continuous length of 2,500m without any...
