Natural fibre rope
Rope made from plant or animal fibres, often with good grip but limited weather resistance.
Rope Types
Glossary
Short definitions for terms used in this part of the Materials & Know-How section.
Nylon rope
A synthetic rope that can stretch more than some other common rope materials.
Polyester rope
A synthetic rope known for good general durability and weather resistance.
Polypropylene rope
A lightweight synthetic rope often used for general utility tasks.
Rope diameter
The thickness of a rope, usually measured across its width.
Synthetic rope
Rope made from manufactured fibres such as polypropylene, polyester or nylon.
Working load limit
A rated load figure provided for a specific product and use case, not something to guess.