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Natural Hemp Coils
Natural Hemp rope is one of the oldest natural fibre ropes in use today.
Visually appealing, it can be used for indoor or outdoor decorative projects and is also still popular with sailing traditionalists.
For a synthetic alternative to Natural Hemp rope that is more suited to outdoor use, check out our Synthetic Hemp rope.
Key properties at a glance:
- Traditional looking, decorative rope
- Twisted 3 & 4-strand construction
- Biodegradable & environmentally friendly
- Softer than natural Sisal & Manila
- Has an odour that fades over time
Related: Synthetic Hemp, Manila, Sisal, Jute, Cotton
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 |
