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Rope

ABOUT ROPES

Rope is a strong and thick line constructed of twisted natural or synthetic fibers.

 

Natural ropes are usually made of hemp, cotton, linen, manila hemp, and sisal. If you care about the environment, natural ropes are great choice for you since they are environmentally friendly, do not produce any chemical side product and the nature easily decompose them. Natural ropes are great for high temperature environments. They are not damaged by heat unless directly exposed to fire. Ropes made from natural fibers are ideal for packing since their knots are less prone to slipping and provide more security. Although natural ropes are strong but they are not as strong as synthetic ropes. They are susceptible to mildew, rot and degrade in contact with water, mold and UV light. Natural ropes shrink when wet and are very difficult to work with after drying, so they are not a good choice for high-moisture environments.

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Synthetic ropes are significantly stronger than natural ones. They are more resistant to rotting, have a higher tensile strength and can float on water. But they also have some disadvantages: they are slippery and some of them can be easily damaged by UV light. Common synthetic fibers used for ropes are polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, polyesters and acrylics (all are plastic-based).

 

Some ropes are made of a mixture of fibers and some are constructed of silk, wool or hair (although not generally available).