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Natural Hemp rope is one of the oldest natural fibre ropes in use today. Often used for decorative projects. For a synthetic alternative to Natural Hemp rope that is more suited to outdoor use, check out our Synthetic Hemp rope.

 

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    6mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    36 kg
    250 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
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    Yes
    Good
    Good
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    £0.52 inc. VAT
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    8mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    64 kg
    450 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
    Good
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    £0.85 inc. VAT
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    10mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    99 kg
    690 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Europe
    £1.57 inc. VAT
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    12mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    140 kg
    980 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
    Good
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    £1.78 inc. VAT
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    16mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    1700 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
    Good
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    £3.52 inc. VAT
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    20mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    379 kg
    2650 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
    Good
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    £4.97 inc. VAT
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    24mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    536 kg
    3750 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 3 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
    Good
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    £6.70 inc. VAT
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    28mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    721 kg
    5050 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 4 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    No
    Yes
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
    No
    Soft & Fibrous
    Unknown
    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
    Yes
    Good
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    £8.98 inc. VAT
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    36mm Natural Flax Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    1164 kg
    8150 KG
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    Natural Flax Hemp
    Twisted 4 strand
    Beige
    Low elasticity
    Poor
    Good
    Yes
    150C
    Yes
    No
    Good
    Good
    Unknown
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    Soft & Fibrous
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    Strong Grassy
    No Treatment
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    Good
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Natural Hemp Technical Details

Diameter / Weight / Break load 

Diameter Weight per 220m (kg) Break load (kg)*
6mm 6 250
8mm 10 450
10mm 16 690
12mm 24 980
14mm 33 1,320
16mm 42 1,700
18mm 53 2,250
20mm 67 2,650
22mm 81 3,150
24mm 96 3,750
28mm 132 5,050
32mm 171 6,500
36mm 217 8,150
40mm 268 10,000
48mm 385 14,200

*Break load for indication purposes only. Not test certified. Break loads will also lower as a result of splicing and knotting.

Resistance 

Resistance  Description
UV resistance  Good
Abrasion resistance  Poor
Rot and mould No

Properties 

Properties Description
Construction Twisted 3 & 4-strand. Made from fibres from the non-drug strain of the Canabis plant
Material Natural
Appearance  Light golden brown colour, slightly fuzzy and hairy appearance. Natural, organic, classic look 
Feel Soft and hairy to touch
Handling  Supple and easier on the hands than Sisal & Manila. Harder than Jute to touch
Strength (dry) Good, but not suitable for uses where strength is the main requirement e.g.: lifting
Stretch (elasticity) Low
Biodegradable  Yes
Storage Dry environment only
Knot retention Good
Can be dyed? Yes 
Odour Known to have a strong odour which can be treated with fabric softener to reduce
 

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    Diameter : 18mm
    Length : Sold by Meter
    Break load : 3170 KG
    Break Load Certified? : No
    Safe Working Load : 453 kg
    Material : Synthetic Hemp
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Beige
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Good
    UV Resistance : Good
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 170C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.91
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Soft & Textured
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
    Knot Retention : Good
    Ease of Splicing : Very Easy
    Manufactured In : Europe
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    20mm Synthetic Hemp Rope (Sold by Metre)
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    Length : Sold by Meter
    Break load : 4220 KG
    Break Load Certified? : No
    Safe Working Load : 603 kg
    Material : Synthetic Hemp
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Beige
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Good
    UV Resistance : Good
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 170C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.91
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Soft & Textured
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
    Knot Retention : Good
    Ease of Splicing : Very Easy
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    Diameter : 32mm
    Length : 220m Coil
    Break load : 16014 KG
    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 2288 kg
    Material : Polysteel
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Green with Red Flecks
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : High
    UV Resistance : High
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 85C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.94
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Hard & Smooth
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
    Knot Retention : Good
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
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    Material : Solid Brass
    Finish : Polished
    A (mm) : 24
    B (mm) : 80
    C (mm) : 8
    Screw for the rope : Yes
    Fits Natural Rope Dia. : Max Dia. 20mm
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    Break Load Certified? : Yes
    Safe Working Load : 1530 kg
    Material : Polypropylene
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Moderate
    UV Resistance : Moderate
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 170C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
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    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
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    Floats? : Yes
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    Length : Sold by Meter
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    Break Load Certified? : No
    Safe Working Load : Unknown
    Material : Synthetic Hemp
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Beige
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Good
    UV Resistance : Good
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 170C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.91
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Soft & Textured
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
    Knot Retention : Good
    Ease of Splicing : Very Easy
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    Length : Sold by Meter
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    Safe Working Load : Unknown
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    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : Beige
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Good
    UV Resistance : Good
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 170C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.91
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Soft & Textured
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
    Knot Retention : Good
    Ease of Splicing : Very Easy
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    Break Load Certified? : Yes
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    Material : Polypropylene
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Moderate
    UV Resistance : Moderate
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    Melting Point : 170C
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    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.95
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Hard & Fibrous
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
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    Colour : Beige
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Good
    UV Resistance : Good
    Biodegradable : No
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    Charring Point : Does not char
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    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
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    Floats? : Yes
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    Colour : White
    Stretch : High elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Good
    UV Resistance : Good
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    Melting Point : 215C
    Charring Point : Does not char
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    Alkali Resistance : Good
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    Floats? : No
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    Safe Working Load : Unknown
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    Colour : Beige
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    UV Resistance : Good
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    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
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    Abrasion resistance : High
    UV Resistance : High
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    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
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    Length : Sold by Meter
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    Break Load Certified? : Yes
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    Material : Polypropylene
    Construction : Twisted 3 strand
    Colour : White
    Stretch : Low elasticity
    Abrasion resistance : Moderate
    UV Resistance : Moderate
    Biodegradable : No
    Melting Point : 170C
    Charring Point : Does not char
    Rot Resistant : Yes
    Swells When Wet : No
    Strength: Wet vs Dry : No Change
    Acid Resistance : Good
    Alkali Resistance : Good
    Density : 0.95
    Floats? : Yes
    Handling : Hard & Fibrous
    Odour : None
    Treated With : No Treatment
    Safe for Animals : No
    Knot Retention : Average
    Ease of Splicing : Easy
    Manufactured In : India

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