Plastic rope is called synthetic rope in the rope world - as a counterpart to rope made of natural materials, such as sisal and cotton.
If you are looking for plastic rope, nylon, polypropylene (PP) and polyester are three common options.
Choosing the best type of rope depends on your specific needs and the application you plan to use it for.
Important factors to consider when choosing a synthetic/plastic rope:
- Strength: Different types of synthetic rope have different tensile strengths. For example, nylon rope is generally stronger than polypropylene rope.
- Stretch: Some ropes stretch more than others. For example, nylon has a high stretch, while polyester has less stretch.
- Water absorption: Some ropes absorb more water than others. For example, nylon absorbs more water than polyester, which can lead to a decrease in strength and an increase in weight.
- UV resistance: Some ropes are more resistant to UV radiation than others. Polyester, for example, is generally more resistant to UV radiation than nylon.
- Price: The price of synthetic ropes varies depending on the material, construction and thickness.
Polypropylene rope, also called polyprop, is the cheapest.
So if you want to buy a rope, it is important to know how you want to use it.
With the huge choice of ropes on-line, it is a good option to ask for advice.
Sometimes even customization is the best option, and that too.
At Prorope we have a lot of experience with different synthetic ropes, so get in touch at info@prorope.com
That way we can help you get the right solution quickly, because a lot of rope can be delivered from stock.