Whether you shop at a local DIY store or a leading online supplier – such as RopesDirect – and no matter how many synthetic and natural options there are to buy, year after year, most stockists find it’s their ultimate best-seller.
It’s certainly got a lot going for it. Thanks to its perfect mix of functionality and aesthetics, synthetic hemp is an ideal choice for a wide range of applications.
Think it could also be the right option for you?
Read on to find out why it’s such a big hit, and join the millions of people who have already invested in synthetic hemp rope for their project by purchasing yours today.
5 benefits of synthetic hemp rope
- A ‘fake’ natural appearance
Aesthetics a big factor in your project?
For times when looks do matter, synthetic hemp rope is a great choice.
It successfully mimics the appearance of natural hemp. Think earthy brown tones and an authentic, slightly hairy texture. As a result, it complements a variety of different design styles and works particularly well in a natural outdoor environment such as the garden.
If you’d like to create a rustic and traditional look, synthetic hemp will hit the spot.
- Hardy hemp
Don’t let its soft surface and natural hemp appearance fool you.
Synthetic hemp is extremely strong and durable.
As it’s made from spun polypropylene fibres, it can withstand harsh conditions and a high level of wear and tear with ease. It’s fully weatherproof, demonstrates good UV and abrasion resistance, floats on water and doesn’t shrink or swell when it gets wet.
Indoors or outdoors, it will maintain its integrity for many years and look just as good.
- Low maintenance
One of the main benefits of synthetic hemp is convenience.
Unlike natural fibre ropes, it’s mould and mildew-resistant, and can be left in situ for a long time – requiring very little in the way of maintenance, yet showing no signs of deterioration.
To keep it in prime condition, just rinse it occasionally with water to remove dirt and debris.
- Cheap and cheerful
Despite its impressive features and long lifespan, synthetic hemp rope is typically very affordable. At RopesDirect, for example, premium synthetic hemp is currently priced at just 30p per metre, with reels starting at £40.32 and large 220m coils available from just £59.40.
Coupled with low delivery costs, this is much less than you can expect to pay at a chandlery.
Not just great quality, it’s great value for money too.
- Lots of possibilities
Synthetic hemp offers unmatched versatility.
It’s flexible and easy to grip, it can be easily spliced and takes knots well. Combined with its desirable appearance and resilience to wear and tear, this makes it a great candidate for both indoor and outdoor settings and a wide range of home and commercial projects.
Plus, it comes in a variety of diameters and lengths – including by the metre, in coils and reels – meaning there’s an ideal product to suit all requirements and preferences.
It’s commonly chosen for garden projects such as decking, rope fences and handrails, lawn edging, rose swags, swing seats etc., as well as on ships and boats, in construction and children’s play areas, used to make rope swings, ladders, climbing frames and more.
