Polypropylene Rope

Polypropylene Rope Basics

Polypropylene rope outdoes most natural fibre equivalents across a range of capabilities, and is one of the most popular manmade fibre ropes. It is more durable, environmental elements resistant, flexible, strong and cost-effective. We stock polypropylene rope in different sizes to fit any order size.

Polypropylene Rope Features

Often called polyprop, choosing this material  for your next rope purchase makes sense if you want all of the benefits that come from relying on a synthetic product rather than a natural one.

This type of rope will survive a range of environments effectively, whether it is exposed to high temperatures, splashed with corrosive chemicals or soaked in salt water. 

It is light weight and buoyant with minimal stretch, thus ideal in marine environments and/or where you need the rope to float and remain visible, for example, water ski tow lines, rescue throw bags and dock lines. What's more it is moisture resistant and will dry quickly.

It offers a mixture of rigidity and flexibility that is not found elsewhere. For manual handling tasks, it is a good choice.

A few cons to bear in mind include the fact that it will degrade faster in UV light when compared to polyester and is less abrasion resistant. You can see the property comparison between polyester, polyprop and nylon on the main fibre rope page.

Other Twine, Cord & Rope Options

Where natural alternatives like sisal  and cotton have the upper hand is that they look more appealing than polypropylene rope. They are also biodegradable, while this man made alternative is likely to stick around for much longer without decomposing. We stock natural and man made twine and cord as well as the larger ropes, so browse the full collection to find your perfect rope.

Help with Polypropylene Rope

You can ask the Rope Services Direct team for assistance with any issue you might have when buying polyprop rope. Call our hotline on 01384 78004 or get in touch through our site for a quick reply by email.