So this is Christmas – and what have we done? Well, quite a lot actually. Another year over and, once again, it’s been a super busy one here at RopesDirect. Whilst our business has its roots back in the 1920s, our website has now been in operation for almost 20 years – first launched in […]

Online, on the high street, in your local supermarket. Black Friday deals are everywhere you look at the moment, with retailers enticing customers to bag a bargain and start their Christmas shopping early. And we know what you’re thinking… this is a blog to say we’re jumping on the craze too. But it’s actually the […]

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 […]

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, […]

We are a small family business with a huge stock and turnover, and we value our reputation and the service we offer our customers. From our products to our deliveries, our rule of thumb is simple: “Is this what I would want, and how I would want it?” It seems we’re doing something right, judging […]

Eager to try out a modern black macrame pattern? Perhaps to create a black cord plant hanger or striking wall hanging? Maybe you’d like to update your curtains with a new bold sash? Or introduce a new on-trend colour to your jewellery making sessions? Good news – you can now buy black cotton cords from […]

What sets RopesDirect aside from other rope sellers on the net? Good old fashioned customer service for one thing.   And fast deliveries. Oh, there’s low prices. And of course an amazing range of ropes, twines, play equipment and accessories.   But apart from that….   Seriously … we believe in good old fashioned customer […]

Top tip: You have got to keep checking our Clearance Bargains page! We are always adding new bits and pieces whenever we have them. Check out our previous blog about 12mm Polypropylene cord in 10m hanks. We’ve also added hanks of 10mm Polyprop cord (pictured) … …PLUS a whole load of 10-15 metre-long hanks of […]

Here’s an amazing clearance bargain – a 10-metre hank of 12mm Yellow Braided Polypropylene cord for just £3.75 + VAT (£4.50 incl). This one is a cracking deal and we only have limited stock so when it’s gone, it’s gone. How do we do it? Well, we have some brilliant suppliers who want to clear […]

We wish you a really happy Christmas. We’re taking last orders at 12 noon on Wednesday December 22nd. All orders will be dispatched that afternoon. Whilst our couriers are absolutely brilliant we cannot guarantee delivery before Christmas. And we shall be open again for all your rope related orders on Thursday 5th January.

Say hello to the latest addition to our line-up: HMPE 4×4 winch ropes. For many years, steel wire cables have been the top choice for industrial winching and lifting – and they’ve done a great job. But due to advancements in technology, synthetic winch ropes now match steel wire on many of its beneficial properties […]

We know we offer great products, expert advice and fast deliveries, but don’t just take our word for it! Shezi chose RopesDirect and sent us this testimonial: “The product was exactly as advertised, but the service was exemplary…. they were the best company I dealt with online ever.” Read the rest of our reviews here. […]

Our products are always affordable. As an exclusively online store, RopesDirect is able to save on overheads and we like to pass those savings on to you. But we also have some excellent clearance offers – which provide even better value for money. You’ll find a variety of ropes on sale for an amazing price. […]

Important reminders for Christmas: 1) Put the sprouts on (it may even be too late – depending on how you like them cooked!) 2) Ensure mince pie, carrot and glass of something is ready for You Know Who. 3) We’re closed from 12 noon on Thursday 23rd December. So if you want to order, we […]

Here at RopesDirect, we’re always amazed by the diverse range of ways in which customers use our rope. From home DIY and craft projects to West End shows, kayaks, treehouses, charity work in Uganda… we’ve seen it all. And recently, we received a fantastic story about a new art installation, at the National Justice Museum […]

We’re always modestly chuffed (downright proud actually!) when WWT ask us to help them. We’ve supplied quite a bit of rope for their Wildfowl and Wetland visitor centres over the years, and they’ve kindly sent us some pictures. Glad to say they’ve re-opened their Slimbridge centre to the public. So now’s your chance to pop […]

NEW SEASON, NEW LINES by Russell Hurst from RopesDirect Getting ready for the new season and thinking of replacing those worn out lines? Here’s a quick summary of the main rope types available and their uses. 3-strand Multifilament Polypropylene – A low-cost floating rope for mooring lines and fender ropes. It is a flexible rope, […]

Looking to buy rope, but not sure where to start? It’s easy to understand your confusion. There are so many different types to choose from and there isn’t a ‘one-size-fits-all’ option. Certain ropes are best suited to certain jobs and it’s important to select the right one for your individual needs. Here we outline five […]

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 […]

We have just completed an order for bulk reels of blue polypropylene rope in 4mm, 10mm & 14mm. Each reel needed to be a continuous length of 2,500m without any knots, splices or joins. The order was for 20,000m and as such was sufficient for us to approach one of our manufacturers. Production took around […]

6mm manila rope used on WW2 tents ready for a trip to France for the D-Day 70 year commemoration

Ropes Direct are pleased to be offer a bespoke rope reeling service. This customer required 110m x 20mm staplespun polypropylene rope on plywood reels.

We at Ropes Direct are proud, at only 24 hours notice, to have delivered 2,000 coils of 8mm blue polypropylene rope to RAF Brize Norton. This is being airshipped out on the 21st November to The Phillipines as part of the UK Aid arranged by the Department for International Development. Even if we say so ourselves that was […]

Let us ‘rope you in’ with reasons on why it’s good to shop at our site!

Ropes Direct are proud to become equipment sponsors to the Inspirational Friends team of Hannah Lawton and Jessie VanBeck as they take part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. In December 2013 they plan to row across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Rowing Race. They are raising money for Myton Hospice and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, […]