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Cotton by the Metre

Cotton rope is very soft to touch, lightweight and easy to handle. It responds well to dye, and is widely used for decorative and handicraft applications.

 

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    6mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    6mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    8mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    10mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    12mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    14mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    16mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    18mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Does not melt
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    20mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Yes
    Does not melt
    177C
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    24mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Twisted 3 strand
    White
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    Does not melt
    177C
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    Yes
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    28mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Cotton
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    Twisted 3 strand
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    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    Does not melt
    177C
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    Yes
    Good
    Good
    1.54
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    Soft & Textured
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    32mm White Cotton Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Cotton
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    Twisted 3 strand
    White
    Low elasticity
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    Good
    Yes
    Does not melt
    177C
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    Yes
    Good
    Good
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Cotton Rope Technical Details

Diameter / Weight / Break load 

Diameter Weight per 220m (kg) Weight per 110m (kg)
6mm 7.5 –
8mm 11 –
10mm 15.5 –
12mm 19 –
14mm 29 –
16mm 35 –
18mm 39 –
20mm – 24
24mm – 30
28mm – 45
32mm – 55

Resistance 

Resistance  Description
UV resistance  Good
Abrasion resistance  Poor
Rot and mould No
Chemical Poor resistance to acids, alkalis, oils and other chemicals

Properties 

Properties Description
Construction Twisted 3-strand. Produced from spun cotton growing around the seeds of cotton plants
Material Natural
Appearance  Off-white colour. Smooth and slightly fuzzy 
Feel Soft and fluffy to touch
Handling  Very lightweight, tactile and comfortable to handle. Least likely to cause friction burns
Density 1.54
Strength (dry) Low tensile strength for decorative or light load applications
Strength (wet) Gets stronger by estimated 15%
Shock absorbency Poor
Elongation at break load Low: 5-10%
Stretch (elasticity) Low 
Performance in water Sinks, absorbs water, will shrink in length and expand in girth
Charring point 177°C 
Electrical conductivity High
Biodegradable  Yes
Storage Dry only
Knot retention Very good
Can be dyed? Yes – especially absorbent. Responds very well to all colours
 

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