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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Brighten up your macramé with our coloured cotton ropes
Looking for a way to brighten up the dark nights? How about some coloured cotton rope? This is a brand new line of products for us here at RopesDirect, introduced...
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Holy Island Crafts made using our natural ropes
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...
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Polysteel – the perfect replacement scraper rope
Preparing to bring your cattle inside for the winter? Time to make sure your rope scraper is in the best possible condition. Livestock shed scrapers are one of the most...
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Ancient reconstructions made using our Synthetic Hemp
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...
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Tonnes and tonnes of blue polypropylene rope
The boss has gone and done it again. He's bought tonnes and tonnes more blue polypropylene rope. Just look at it! And now look at our shelves... we're not exactly...
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Barrier rope – the key to successful crowd control
In July 2023, the UK descended into Barbie-mania . Hollywood stars including Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, hundreds of A-list celebrities, plus thousands of fans, all flocked to the pink...
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What our customers say about us...
We are a small family business with a huge stock and turnover, and we value our reputation and the service we offer our customers. From our products to our deliveries,...
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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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Best practices for successful cable pulling
Cables are rarely heeded by their users. Hidden underground, they can perform reliably for many decades, requiring little-to-no attention and generally going unnoticed. But only if they’ve been installed correctly....
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New eye catching whipping twine
We're selling a new range of eye-catching whipping twine... It comes in four stand-out colours, so you'll never miss a reel again: Hi-vis neon yellow, neon orange, neon red and...
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Rope handrails bring your project to life
Rope handrails bring your home or garden project to life. We've been sent some amazing examples by our customers, who have used a bit of creative flair - and our...
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Garden edging - try our rope!
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...
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Brighten up your old decking with PolySilk
Decking is a fantastic addition to any garden. But the reality is, it does require some TLC. Over the years, a combination of harsh elements, mischievous pets and young children...
