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The core is the foundation of a wire rope. Its primary function is to support the wire strands of the rope, maintaining them in their correct relative positions during the operating life of the rope. Fiber cores are ropes made from fibers formed into yarns, then into strands and finally into the finished core form.

This tarred marline is the real deal! Natural hemp twine soaked in Stockholm tar. Used to seize and serve to stand and run rigging, seizing headsails to jib hanks, and rat boards to shrouds on traditional vessels.

Jute twine is a natural vegetable fiber twine primarily used in the arts and crafts industry with some applications in fashion, wall treatments, and advertising and display industries. Jute twine is excellent for a variety of crafts, packaging and wrapping as well.

Cotton Rope is a lightweight soft 3-strand rope that is often used for decorative purposes. Cotton rope is very stretchy and is extremely comfortable to handle. It can also be easily dyed. Cotton ropes are used for sash cord, clothesline, and Venetian blind cords.

Jute twine is a natural vegetable fiber twine primarily used in the arts and crafts industry with some applications in fashion, wall treatments, and advertising and display industries. Jute twine is excellent for a variety of crafts, packaging and wrapping as well.

A hemp rope is made from fibers of a plant in the cannabis family. The long fibers of the plants are twisted, braided or wound together to form a long rope of various thicknesses and smaller ropes can be wound together to make thicker ropes.

Coir, or coconut fiber, is a natural fiber extracted from the husk of the coconut. Coir is the fibrous material found between the hard, internal shell and the outer coat of a coconut.

Sisal, (Agave sisalana), plant of the family Asparagaceae and its fiber, the most important of the leaf fiber group. The plant is native to Central America, where its fiber has been used since pre-Columbian times.

Manila rope, also referred to as hemp rope, is perhaps the first image that comes to mind when one hears the word “rope.” It is made of manila hemp, which is a natural fiber that comes from the leaves of the abacá plant, which is native to the Philippines.