Jute rope is – and always has been – one of our ultimate best-sellers here at RopesDirect. In fact, over the last 12 months alone, our ‘Jute Rope, Cord and Twine’ collection has been viewed over 22,000 times, with products from this popular range continuously flying off our shelves – and with good reason. Jute […] The post Everything you need to know about jute rope appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

There’s quite a long list of ropes you could use in your garden or outdoor space. However, they can all be divided into two main categories – natural or synthetic. People frequently ask us: which type will be better for my project? But there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all answer to this. In fact, that’s why […] The post Garden rope – should you go natural or synthetic? appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Here’s why our rope is great in the garden… Eighteen months ago we supplied customer Fred Fisher with some synthetic sisal (a polysteel rope) to make a rope rail in his garden. Now Fred has sent us some updated photos, showing how well it all looks today. The plants have established well, supported by the […] The post Before and after – our rope is great in the garden! appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Don’t monkey around when it comes to choosing the right rope! Take Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire, a 60-acre woodland that 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques call home. The sanctuary focuses on the conservation of this endangered primate. Visitors can walk the 3/4 mile path and be amazed as the monkeys live freely within the forest. […] The post Don’t monkey around when it comes to choosing the right rope! appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Want to add some decking rope to your garden in time for the summer? The question is: should you attempt to install it yourself or call a professional? Of course, the DIY route will require more effort and certain parts of the process can be a little tricky. But if you have the time and […] The post Decking rope – is it a DIY-friendly job? appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Looking to add a floral swag to your garden? Perhaps one featuring a stunning rose? Or colourful clematis? Or wisteria? The good news is, they’re pretty easy to make. In fact, for most people, the trickiest part of the job is choosing a rope! To successfully support a climbing plant, it needs to be strong […] The post Manila rope – a rosy option for your rose swag appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Natural ropes are ideal to use in the garden. They’re made from plants and therefore only deposit biodegradeable fibres into the soil. And here’s an example of that – super-strong plant supports made from Manila Rope in the beautiful gardens of Newby Hall, close to Ripon in North Yorkshire. Our thanks to Newby Hall and […] The post Plant supports made from Manila Rope appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

We reckon this is how to do decking! Isn’t it cool? A Loch-side platform to spend an evening, sipping a small glass of something. A peaty Scotch perhaps. Our thanks to customer John for sharing this with us. He used 36mm Synthetic Hemp bought from RopesDirect (and delivered in a flash) to finish off this […] The post WOW! This is how to do decking! appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Put the Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire on your ‘to do’ list.   We at RopesDirect think it’s an amazing place, doing fascinating research and reconstructing buildings and technology from the Stone Age to the Romans. It was catapulted to national prominence on the TV in the 1970s, not so long after it was launched. […] The post Put the Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire on your ‘to do’ list. appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more

Well sell a lovely range of soft, thick ropes which we call Polysilk. They are part of our Barrier Rope range, used for queueing and roping off stairways. And now we have a bit of applause for our Polysilk rope at the Theatre Royal, Bath! You tend to see barrier ropes used in stately homes, […] The post Applause for our Polysilk Rope at the Theatre Royal, Bath! appeared first on Ropes Direct ..read more