Manila is a natural fibre rope made from the abacá (Musa textilis) plant. It may also be referred to as ‘manila hemp’ although this is a misnomer as it is not made from the hemp plant.
The fibres of abacá are strong, durable and flexible. It’s also resistant to damage by UV rays so can be left in direct sunlight. Manila Rope will shrink when wet and can break down over time when outdoors.
We supply Manila rope by the reel, coil or a length cut to size, to suit your needs. You’ll find thin and thick rope - between 6mm and 60mm in diameter and up to 220m long on a single coil or reel.
Our customers use Manila rope for projects including