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You may use it to secure your boat to a dock, make a rope swing, or maybe you’re using rope to hang your bird feeder - whatever it may be, rope has almost unlimited uses. So how is rope made, anyway?  When you boil it down, rope is made by grouping individual yarns, fibers, or strands together, by twisting or braiding them to unify the strength of the individual fibers. But that explanation simply scratches the surface. Read on t… Read more

For all twine, cables, cordage, and rope, fibers are the building blocks. Consequently, in order to best understand rope and the rope that you need for your business, you must first understand the different kinds of fibers and their varying properties. When it comes to industrial fibers, there are both synthetic and natural variations used for cordage. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you understand the most common synthetic and natural, indu… Read more