{"product_id":"20mm-natural-flax-hemp-rope-220m-coil","title":"20mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope - 220m coil","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlax Hemp Rope – 20mm x 220m coil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rope that has withstood the test of time. Historically flax hemp rope was an every-day, low-cost rope used on land and sea and today it remains a popular choice for its eco credentials, natural strength and rustic looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIndoors, it’s chosen because it is soft, supple and flexible – perfect for home décor, crafts and architectural features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOutside, it’s valued because it is made from plant fibres with no added chemicals, so any fibres which are shed naturally in the course of its use will decompose in the soil and be safe for animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt is plenty strong enough for many household or business projects, although any natural rope will be less durable outside, which is why our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ropesdirect.co.uk\/collections\/synthetic-hemp-rope\"\u003eSynthetic Hemp\u003c\/a\u003e roes are often chosen for decking rope and ‘rope rails’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA feature of all natural ropes is that they will absorb water which can make them shrink in length by 10-15% unless they can be stretched out again under load when dry. This natural ‘shrinking’ gives them an advantage when used for knots and lashing because the strands tighten up and hold better – as sailors of old and today know very well on historic ships and boats!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Uses for Flax Hemp Rope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrafting and decorative work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIndoor architectural features including bannisters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting plants – tying to sticks and trellises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLashing posts and beams in garden buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeneral garden and horticulture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTying logs and timber in ecologically sensitive areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRigging and sheets for historic boats and ships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBondage, including Shibari, the Japanese aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFlax Hemp rope and twine is still used as oakum, soaked in tar and used as caulking between wooden planks in boats to make them watertight. In days gone by, sailors and the poor in workhouses were made to pick apart flax hemp ropes to make oakum for the dockyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rope that is both comfortable to handle and supple, yet strong and durable in dry conditions too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupplied in a discount 220m coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e100% natural, no added chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsorbs water: Can shrink in length when wet by 10-15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStore dry to avoid rot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUV: Good resistance to sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbrasion: Moderate resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast Delivery, Always in Stock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe keep large quantities ready to go, so you get what you need without delay. Orders placed before 12 noon (Mon–Fri) usually arrive next working day across most of the UK. Pallet orders may take slightly longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrder online today - we’ll get things moving quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ropes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076775784821,"sku":"HP20coil","price":665.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/0410\/8149\/files\/flax_hemp--natural_flax_hemp_rope_14mm_220m_coil.500.jpg?v=1761852050","url":"https:\/\/www.ropesdirect.co.uk\/products\/20mm-natural-flax-hemp-rope-220m-coil","provider":"RopesDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}