ROPE, polypropylene, Ø 8mm, twisted, per metre

Rope available in different materials and different diameters for many uses.

Continuous fibre rope, twisted or braided.

Available in 3 materials:

• natural fibres (NF)
• polypropylene (PP)
• polyamide/nylon (NYL)

A twisted rope will be stronger than a braided rope of the same material.

Nylon resists UV better than polypropylene.

The choice of rope will depend on the intended use. 3 types of use can be distinguished:

Light use

• Function: fixing light items, tying up packages, etc.
• Choice: depending on local availability and price. Any material would be suitable: sisal, Manila hemp, other natural fibres etc.

General use

• Function: pegging down a small tent; constructing a shelter made of plastic sheeting; fencing; tying down a load on a vehicle etc.
• Choice: polypropylene, diameter 5 to 14 mm.

Heavy-duty or long-term use

• Function: pegging down a large tent, towing a vehicle, securing a radio mast etc.
• Choice: polypropylene, diameter 10 mm and above, or nylon, diameter 6 mm (20 mm for towing a vehicle). Nylon is preferable for long-term use.

To avoid a nylon rope unravelling, you are recommended to melt the ends.

For family shelters made of plastic sheeting, the larger the diameter of the rope used as a ridge, the less it will damage the sheeting.