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, […]

Products made by Holy Island Crafts using our natural ropes

Holy Island Crafts made using our natural ropes

Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | October 31st, 2023

They say, ‘Don’t give up your day job!’. But back in 2020, that’s exactly what Pat Tidy did. She quit her job in the nearby town to launch her own crafts business – and she’s never looked back since! It all started as a result of the pandemic. As for most people, it was a […]

Polysteel – the perfect replacement scraper rope

Posted in Fishing, Farming, Forestry | No Comments » | October 24th, 2023

Preparing to bring your cattle inside for the winter? Time to make sure your rope scraper is in the best possible condition. Livestock shed scrapers are one of the most effective ways to keep cubicles and feed passages clean – safeguarding the hygiene, safety and welfare of your herd. And generally speaking, they’re easy to […]

Iron age roundhouse at the Ancient Technology Centre

Ancient reconstructions made using our Synthetic Hemp

Posted in * Customer Case Studies | No Comments » | September 28th, 2023

Fancy a history lesson? Get yourself down to the Ancient Technology Centre in Dorset. This outdoor education site provides hands-on historical experiences, in which visitors can work together to build full-sized reconstructions of ancient buildings and find out what life would have been like in the past. And we’re delighted to say, our ropes and […]

Tonnes and tonnes of blue polypropylene rope

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | September 26th, 2023

The boss has gone and done it again. He’s bought tonnes and tonnes more blue polypropylene rope. Just look at it! And now look at our shelves… we’re not exactly short of it. WHY did he do it?! Well, begrudgingly we have to admit he may have a point. Everybody buys this stuff. It’s the […]

Barrier rope – the key to successful crowd control

Posted in Events and Marquees, TV, Film and Theatre | No Comments » | September 25th, 2023

In July 2023, the UK descended into Barbie-mania. Hollywood stars including Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, hundreds of A-list celebrities, plus thousands of fans, all flocked to the pink carpet in Leicester Square. Eager to see the highly anticipated premiere of this year’s biggest blockbuster. There were certainly a lot of people in quite a […]

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What our customers say about us…

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | September 25th, 2023

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 […]

It’s as clear as black and white – buy your cotton cord from us

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies, Home and Interiors, Natural Products, News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | September 18th, 2023

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 […]

Best practices for successful cable pulling

Posted in Construction and Groundworks, Utilities and Industry | No Comments » | September 11th, 2023

Cables are rarely heeded by their users. Hidden underground, they can perform reliably for many decades, requiring little-to-no attention and generally going unnoticed. But only if they’ve been installed correctly. The reality is, cable pulling is no easy feat – even for the most experienced of workers. Throughout the delivery and installation process, it’s very […]

Neon green whipping twine from RopesDirect

New eye catching whipping twine

Tags: climbing rope, Kingfisher, sailing rope, twine, whipping, yacht rope
Posted in Boating, Marine and Yachting | No Comments » | August 30th, 2023

We’re selling a new range of eye-catching whipping twine… It comes in four stand-out colours, so you’ll never miss a reel again: Hi-vis neon yellow, neon orange, neon red and neon green! Made by Kingfisher – the trusted choice for sailors and climbers – it’s made of braided polyester, and waxed for easy use. That […]

Rope handrails bring your project to life

Posted in Garden & Outdoors, Home and Interiors | No Comments » | August 21st, 2023

Rope handrails bring your home or garden project to life. We’ve been sent some amazing examples by our customers, who have used a bit of creative flair – and our thicker diameter ropes – for home and garden handrails. So we thought we’d share a few with you. Sean’s staircase bannister rail uses a deep […]

Garden edging – try our rope!

Tags: edging, garden, manila
Posted in * Customer Case Studies, Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | August 12th, 2023

We have some great photos sent in by customer Tom who recently purchased some 60mm Manila to use as garden edging. Manila is a good strong traditional natural rope that is especially resistant to sunlight and stretches very little. It is ideal for use in the garden and being natural it complements planting and timber […]

Brighten up your old decking with PolySilk

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | July 30th, 2023

Decking is a fantastic addition to any garden. But the reality is, it does require some TLC. Over the years, a combination of harsh elements, mischievous pets and young children can all take its toll. And the once bright and healthy-looking wooden planks are likely to have faded – now appearing dull, weathered and in […]

‘Play is fun!’ with our ropes and play equipment

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | July 26th, 2023

Keeping the kids entertained. As a parent, we’re guessing that’s your mission for the summer? Six weeks is a very long time. So how do you tempt them away from screens, whilst also avoiding those dreaded two words – “I’m bored”. Well, we think that’s easy. Using our playground ropes, of course. We’re talking climbing […]

4 decking ideas for a super stylish outdoor space

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | July 5th, 2023

Because it’s officially ‘chilling outside’ season. Decking area looking a little sorry for itself? Well, the sun has certainly put its hat on for the summer. So, why not take it as a sign that it’s time to zhuzh up the deck and create an outdoor space that you actually want to sit in? It’s […]

A rope rail using synthetic hemp rope from Ropes Direct

A garden rope for any home

Posted in Garden & Outdoors | No Comments » | May 17th, 2023

If you are considering a rope rail in your garden then we always recommend our Synthetic Hemp rope. It looks like traditional, natural hemp rope but it is actually made of spun polyester which means it will last for years even when its left outside in the hot sun, freezing winter and rain. One of […]

Good old fashioned customer service from RopesDirect

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | May 9th, 2023

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 […]

How to make jute rope on a traditional ropewalk

Posted in Natural Products, Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | April 30th, 2023

As a family business that has lived and breathed rope for over 100 years, perhaps we’re biased. But we genuinely find the process of making rope fascinating! Maybe that’s why, over 25 years ago – on a rainy day in Norfolk – we built our very own rope making machine. Based on the principles of […]

PolySilk Barrier Ropes available at RopesDirect

PolySilk Barrier Ropes – the latest addition to our line-up

Posted in Events and Marquees, Garden & Outdoors, Home and Interiors | No Comments » | April 28th, 2023

Meet the new headliner of our barrier ropes collection. PolySilk. Intended to eventually replace our PolyCotton and Polyester options, PolySilk is much softer, more luxurious and an all-round better performer for both indoor and outdoor settings. Here’s our explainer video: Whether you work in retail, leisure, events, entertainment or just wish to add a creative […]

Screenshot of multicord reels Clearance Bargains at RopesDirect

Keep checking our Clearance Bargains!

Posted in News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | April 24th, 2023

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 […]

A 10m hank of 12mm polypropylene braided cord from RopesDirect

Amazing clearance bargain!

Posted in Garden & Outdoors, News from RopesDirect | No Comments » | April 17th, 2023

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 […]

Braided cotton cord made by RopesDirect

Posted in Rope Knowledge | No Comments » | April 5th, 2023

We’re not your average rope supplier – here at RopesDirect. Yes, most of our products are sourced from the best ISO certified manufacturers from around the world. But we’re also a skilled and experienced rope maker in our own right. The reel below shows a DIY rope machine we made 25 years ago (to prove […]

How to make a wreath

Posted in Crafts and Hobbies | No Comments » | March 29th, 2023

Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. You can decorate your doorway to suit any season or occasion you wish! And this “eggcellent” Easter wreath is the perfect way to brighten up your entrance this April. It can be braided up in less than one hour using our jute rope. Just follow our simple step-by-step guide, pop […]