Nylon is characterized by abrasion resistance, heat and corrosion resistance, rot resistance and other favorable physical qualities. Because ropes are used for securing and load bearing, these qualities are very attractive to professionals in the marine, agriculture, defense contracting, construction and many other industries in which ropes play an important role. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
CSR Incorporated
Sellersville, PA | 888-218-6366Since our beginning in 1967, we have had experience designing, manufacturing and distributing the highest quality braided ropes and cords. Braided ropes and cordage are produced in all common fibers.
Phoenix Rope & Cordage Co.
Joliet, IL | 800-798-7673We are the cordage and rope manufacturer to seek for nylon rope; polypropylene/polyester combination; polypropylene rope; sisal, manila and cotton rope; diamond, double and solid braided ropes; elastic shock cord; or cotton and synthetic twine. Phoenix can also cut, dye, splice and treat your order.
Hercules Bulk Ropes
Fargo, ND | 800-217-8925Whether you need rope for heavy pulling or everyday decoration, Hercules Bulk Ropes can help. Since 1975, Hercules Bulk Ropes supplies the highest quality rope at competitive prices. We want to be your number one source for all your rope needs. Our prices will entice you, but our customer-friendly service and expertise will keep you coming back again and again!
BlueWater Ropes
Carrollton, GA | 770-834-7515As a small, veteran owned business, BlueWater Ropes traces its roots back to 1903. In 1955, we were the first American manufacturer in our industry to obtain ISO 9000 Certification. We manufacture American-made kernmantle caving rope, synthetic low elongation rope, manila ropes, safety ropes and other cordage products. We serve Work & Rescue, Recreation and OEM customers.
R&W Rope
New Bedford, MA | 800-260-8599R&W Rope is a family owned and operated distributor of rope and cordage since 1985. Our mission at R&W Rope is to make our customers happy; we do this by having the best value, quality, and service available. We have polyester, cotton, recycled plastic, synthetic manila, and nylon rope available. R&W Rope has ropes for marine, climbing, safety & rescue, towing, utility rope industries, and so much more. For more information about R&W Rope call us today!
Nylon Rope Spools - CSR IncorporatedNylon ropes can be used to secure bales in farming and palletized cargo on ships. They are used extensively as mooring lines at docks and shipyards; mooring lines are ropes that are used to secure watercraft at ports. Nylon ropes are particularly well suited to watercraft mooring applications because of their resistance to rot and their capacity to withstand constant stress. The only major drawback to the use of nylon ropes in marine contexts is nylon's non-buoyancy; if accidentally dropped in water, an unattached nylon rope will sink. Polypropylene, which is buoyant, is a popular alternative to nylon mooring line for use with small watercraft.
Nylon rope was the first synthetic fiber rope manufactured and is still a very popular form of rope due to its many favorable attributes. Nylon rope typically lasts four to five times longer than natural fiber ropes. Rope has been an essential utility for civilization since before recorded history. For centuries, ropes of twisted or braided natural fiber were used by navies and merchants for mooring, by construction companies during building and in many other contexts. In industrial and commercial contexts, the use of natural fiber ropes has been all but completely eclipsed by the use of synthetic fibers like nylon. The benefits of synthetic fiber rope use are not without cost.
Most synthetic fibers are derived from petrochemical products, the extraction and processing of which come with immense financial and environmental costs. While synthetic polymer development accounts for only a fraction of global petrochemical products demand, it is a significant percentage. For these and other reasons, some companies still choose natural fibers or non-petroleum-based synthetic fibers. Such ropes can still be suitable for demanding applications if properly cared for and matched to their intended uses. However, nylon rope and similar synthetic fiber-based ropes are much more popular and often less expensive compared to alternative compositions.