Rope design set in resin used as a lamp stand

It’s amazing what skilled hands can do with our rope…

Posted in * Customer Case Studies | No Comments » | November 12th, 2024

It’s amazing what skilled hands can do with our rope… Steve “Tag” Saint used to be an RNLI Coxswain and grew up with boats and ropes. Now he uses that lifetime’s experience to make some absolutely brilliant gifts and houseware. Check out our main picture – a rope design embedded in resin to create an […]

Blue polypropylene rope – buy it elsewhere, if you dare

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | October 30th, 2024

It may be spooky season and, we’ll admit, we certainly got a bit of a fright when another(!) lorry load of blue polypropylene rope recently turned up at our warehouse. The boss has done it again; ordered tonnes of the stuff! All in different lengths and sizes. But fear not. The reality is, it’s nothing […]

Sisal rope: the hairy rope that’s perfect for making chairs (and lots of other things too)

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Interiors | No Comments » | August 28th, 2024

We love it when customers send us photos of our ropes in action. It’s great to see the diverse range of ways they’re used, particularly if it’s something unique and creative. Which is why, we were absolutely delighted when our recent customer – Stuart – reached out to us. Stuart got in touch with a […]

Everything you need to know about jute rope

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | July 22nd, 2024

Jute rope is – and always has been – one of our ultimate best-sellers here at RopesDirect. In fact, over the last 12 months alone, our ‘Jute Rope, Cord and Twine’ collection has been viewed over 22,000 times, with products from this popular range continuously flying off our shelves – and with good reason. Jute […]

Garden rope – should you go natural or synthetic?

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | July 8th, 2024

There’s quite a long list of ropes you could use in your garden or outdoor space. However, they can all be divided into two main categories – natural or synthetic. People frequently ask us: which type will be better for my project? But there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all answer to this. In fact, that’s why […]

Synthetic Sisal rope rail 18 months on - RopesDirect

Before and after – our rope is great in the garden!

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | July 3rd, 2024

Here’s why our rope is great in the garden… Eighteen months ago we supplied customer Fred Fisher with some synthetic sisal (a polysteel rope) to make a rope rail in his garden. Now Fred has sent us some updated photos, showing how well it all looks today. The plants have established well, supported by the […]

Don’t monkey around when it comes to choosing the right rope!

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | June 17th, 2024

Don’t monkey around when it comes to choosing the right rope! Take Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire, a 60-acre woodland that 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques call home. The sanctuary focuses on the conservation of this endangered primate. Visitors can walk the 3/4 mile path and be amazed as the monkeys live freely within the forest. […]

Decking rope – is it a DIY-friendly job?

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | May 29th, 2024

Want to add some decking rope to your garden in time for the summer? The question is: should you attempt to install it yourself or call a professional? Of course, the DIY route will require more effort and certain parts of the process can be a little tricky. But if you have the time and […]

Decking, using 28 milimetre synthetic hemp rope from Ropes Direct

Use our videos to help get it done right!

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 29th, 2024

We’ve made a great range of videos to help get your DIY project done right. So you can imagine we were pretty pleased when customer Steve told us that watching one of our short films helped with his decking project. And as you can see … the decking turned out brilliantly. Steve sent us a […]

Manila rope – a rosy option for your rose swag

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 22nd, 2024

Looking to add a floral swag to your garden? Perhaps one featuring a stunning rose? Or colourful clematis? Or wisteria? The good news is, they’re pretty easy to make. In fact, for most people, the trickiest part of the job is choosing a rope! To successfully support a climbing plant, it needs to be strong […]

Manila Rope plant supports at Newby Hall

Plant supports made from Manila Rope

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 17th, 2024

Natural ropes are ideal to use in the garden. They’re made from plants and therefore only deposit biodegradeable fibres into the soil. And here’s an example of that – super-strong plant supports made from Manila Rope in the beautiful gardens of Newby Hall, close to Ripon in North Yorkshire. Our thanks to Newby Hall and […]

Synthetic Hemp decking rope from RopesDirect

WOW! This is how to do decking!

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | April 3rd, 2024

We reckon this is how to do decking! Isn’t it cool? A Loch-side platform to spend an evening, sipping a small glass of something. A peaty Scotch perhaps. Our thanks to customer John for sharing this with us. He used 36mm Synthetic Hemp bought from RopesDirect (and delivered in a flash) to finish off this […]

Which is the best rope for garden use?

Posted in Garden & Outdoors, Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | March 27th, 2024

Looking for the ideal garden rope? Perhaps to spruce up the decking? Edge your lawn? Or set up this year’s tomato trellis? You’ll certainly need something strong and durable. Thanks to the inclement weather in the UK, anything you leave outside for a prolonged period of time needs to be able to withstand a significant […]

Put the Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire on your ‘to do’ list.

Posted in * Customer Case Studies | No Comments » | March 25th, 2024

Put the Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire on your ‘to do’ list. We at RopesDirect think it’s an amazing place, doing fascinating research and reconstructing buildings and technology from the Stone Age to the Romans. It was catapulted to national prominence on the TV in the 1970s, not so long after it was launched. […]

Polysilk Barrier Rope from RopesDirect at the Theatre Royal in Bath

Applause for our Polysilk Rope at the Theatre Royal, Bath!

Posted in Events and Marquees, TV, Film and Theatre | No Comments » | March 13th, 2024

Well sell a lovely range of soft, thick ropes which we call Polysilk. They are part of our Barrier Rope range, used for queueing and roping off stairways. And now we have a bit of applause for our Polysilk rope at the Theatre Royal, Bath! You tend to see barrier ropes used in stately homes, […]

The ideal barrier rope for your event

Posted in Events and Marquees, TV, Film and Theatre | No Comments » | February 28th, 2024

Purchase suitable barrier ropes. If you’re organising an event, this is likely to be just another thing on your very long to-do list – but it’s an important one to get right! In fact, from the health and safety implications to ensuring the day goes as smoothly as possible, we’d say it’s up there with […]

Which natural rope should I choose?

Posted in Natural Products | No Comments » | February 26th, 2024

Prefer to keep things au naturel? We hear you. Yes, synthetic ropes do have a lot going for them, especially for outdoor uses. But sometimes, you just can’t beat the look and feel (and environmental benefits) of a natural rope. The question is, which is the right one for your needs? Here at RopesDirect – […]

Synthetic hemp rope – one of our most popular products in 2023

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | January 24th, 2024

And pretty much every other year too! Synthetic Hemp. Synthetic Hemp Rope. Hempex Rope. Polyhemp Rope. Hardy Hemp. People may call it different things, but it’s the product that everyone appears to want. As a leading online rope supplier, we have an unrivalled collection of synthetic hemp rope to choose from. It certainly has a […]

Which type of draw cord should I buy?

Posted in Construction and Groundworks | No Comments » | January 22nd, 2024

Looking to buy draw cord? Here at RopesDirect – as a leading supplier – we certainly have a wide selection to choose from. In fact, having recently added several new lines to our range, we’re now home to one of the largest online collections of draw cord and sub-duct rope in the UK. Which is […]

We sell the knife that we use in our warehouse. It’s awesome.

Posted in Fittings, Tools and Accessories | No Comments » | January 17th, 2024

Alot of the rope we sell is synthetic – for example polypropylene, synthetic hemp, polyester. So to cut synthetic rope, it helps to use the right kit. We sell the knife that we use in our warehouse. It’s awesome. Heats up in seconds and seals the rope as it goes. We’ve made a 45-second video […]

500m reel of-6mm blue polypropylene from RopesDirect

Trooli versatile – our draw cord / duct rope !

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Utilities and Industry | No Comments » | January 10th, 2024

Our draw cord / duct rope is being used to bring ultra-fast broadband to homes in the South and East of the UK. We’re proud to supply Trooli, a company that is truly making a huge impact. So far it has connected more than 270,000 homes to its fibre broadband network. That’s an incredible 4.8 […]

Why is blue polypropylene rope one of our best-selling products?

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | December 20th, 2023

Great value for money, plain and simple. Blue polypropylene rope is cheap, versatile and durable. Whether it’s used for securing a load on a lorry, sheets on a building site or crafting a backyard tree swing, the demand for blue polypropylene rope spans a wide spectrum. This is unsurprising, as its unique qualities are proven […]

How to make a macramé Christmas tree

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | December 13th, 2023

Want to infuse a little boho style into your festive decorations? This magical macramé Christmas tree is perfect. A quick and easy project, even for absolute beginners. It’s made using just one basic macramé knot – the square knot – and can be whipped up in less than an hour. Which means there’s plenty of […]

Unusual order? We can help!

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | December 11th, 2023

We sell a vast range of rope in set lengths and thicknesses. But if you have an unusual order in mind, we can help! This huge coil of 48mm 8-braid Polypropylene mooring rope is our latest special order. It’s certainly not something we stock in our huge warehouses in Norfolk. But a customer needed it, […]

Brighten up your macramé with our coloured cotton ropes

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | November 28th, 2023

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 to our cotton rope and cotton cord range – just in time for the winter months (aka. official macramé season). The clocks have gone back, […]