Fancy making a rope ladder for your garden? They’re actually quite easy to make. Just take a look at this fantastic DIY rope ladder above – created by our recent customer, Peter. Made using our supplies – and put together using our handy construction tips – we think you’ll agree, the final result is very […]

About to throw away an old chair? Why not give it a little TLC and weave a rope seat instead? Upcycling is a great way to cut down waste and breathe new life into tired furniture. What’s more, it’s really easy to do! Just follow our simple guide and create a unique rope chair for […]

Did you know, hobbies can lead to a 34% reduction in stress? That’s right. Just breaking out of the humdrum routine and doing something fun can have a huge positive impact on your mental health. With this in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to come up with a few hobby ideas […]

Jute string (or twine) is an absolute must-have for any wholesale supplier. It’s not as well-known as cotton, nylon or sisal – but, thanks to its useful properties, it has a wide range of practical uses. Invest in this cost-effective string for your store and it may just come become your new best-selling product. What […]

Summer is (finally!) here. It’s time to entice the kids away from the TV and outside into the fresh air – and what better way to do so than with a tree swing in the garden? It’s simple old-school fun that will keep them entertained for hours. But, of course, your child’s safety is of […]

Ready for the BBQ season? We certainly are. It’s that time of year when the garden becomes the star of the show – a place to relax after work, soak up the sun and spend quality time with friends. But if your garden is in need of an update, it’s time to act. The summer […]

Did you know, paracord was originally designed for use by paratroopers in WW2? That’s how it got its name. It was employed as a suspension line in military parachutes and intended for prolonged outdoor use, in the harshest of conditions. Even now, over 70 years later, this type of cord is a popular option for […]

Do you use bungee cords on a regular basis? It’s important to handle them with care. Elasticated shock cords may be an everyday piece of equipment, but they can be very dangerous. If used incorrectly, they can lead to serious facial and bodily injuries – and it’s always worth seeking the help of an expert, […]

Decking Rope is one of the most sustainable forms of rope, especially synthetic hemp rope, which is UV resistant and has an extensive ability to withstand harsh conditions that ultimately prevent it from shrinking or rotting. At RopesDirect, we offer different types of decking rope, including synthetic hemp rope, and jute decking rope, which is […]

Blue polypropylene rope is one of the most common types of rope used in everyday life. Despite its relatively cheap cost, it is usually constructed to a very high standard and it possesses a number of useful characteristics – characteristics that make it suitable for many applications, in both domestic and commercial settings. For example, […]

What Is A Rope Ladder? Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, rope ladders have a wide range of applications in everyday life – including everything from use as a children’s outdoor activity to use as a quirky set of shelves for an adult. They are typically constructed from a series of tough rope and either plastic or wood […]

As we enter into the Summer, you most probably want to get your children off of their game consoles and out into the fresh air to enjoy the sunlight for the coming months. This Summer make sure your kids are outside in the sunshine having fun! Ropes Direct have a whole host of rope-based play […]

At Ropes Direct, we know the importance of having fun – especially for children who want nothing more than to adventure outside for a while! That’s why we have put together the Play is Fun! range, which includes rope ladders, climbing ropes, rope swings and much, much more. Whatever you are setting up for your […]

Manila Rope is a natural fibre rope which has been in use for centuries in a huge range of applications, owing to its durability, flexibility, strength and resistance to water damage. Manila rope is made from naturally-occurring Manila hemp, derived from the leaves of the abacá plant – a particularly strong, tough natural fibre which […]

Need a rope that’s suitable for outdoors? Perhaps one that can handle water? Our polypropylene ropes could be an excellent choice. At RopesDirect, we currently stock the traditional bestseller – blue polypropylene – as well as polypropylene ropes and cords in a range of other colours. These are classed as ‘general purpose’ ropes, suitable for […]

With many thanks to Anthony for sending through this image. For this project Anthony already had a seat he wanted to use and just wanted a pair of swing ropes but these had to hang from two existing eyelets in his frame. 20mm synthetic hemp was chosen as it is strong, durable, comfortable to grip […]

Many thanks to David for the following pictures. We supplied him with some metal J Hooks (set into the top beam) and lengths of synthetic hemp rope with both soft splices and hard splices. He already had the seat and the end result looks really impressive.

    c     As far as kids’ playgrounds go, the trend definitely seems to head in the direction of rope-based games and props. Given the fast and easily-accessible technology we now have at our disposal, kids are a bit reluctant to go and play outside. They would much rather stay inside and spend […]

Ropes Direct are able to make bespoke ropes for your own wooden swing seats as seen in this picture. For this particular project we used 12mm synthetic hemp rope with soft splices at all the ends and 8mm metal quick links to attach it to the eye bolts already on the seat. Not quite so […]

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