6mm Hempex/Polyhemp Rope Per Metre

6mm synthetic hemp  3-strand twisted rope supplied by the metre.  When buying by the metre choose how many metres you require and add to your cart (will come in one continous length).  Maximum length is 220m.  This rope has an approximate breaking strain of 300kg.  * PLEASE NOTE – All tensile break strength tests are carried out to ensure that product & manufacturing processes are being met. These tests are not a certification for the product when it is to be used in a lifting or pulling process.

Our synthetic hemp rope is also known as hardy hemp, polyhemp or hempex rope.  This synthetic hemp rope has all the appearance of natural hemp rope with the advantages of using a synthetic material.

• Manufactured to accurate diameters
• Is UV resistant & does not rot
• Won't swell or shrink when wet like natural fibre ropes such as manila or sisal
• Floats in water
• Is kinder to the skin than natural hemp
• Colour is a biege colour

All these advantages and qualities make synthetic hemp rope ideal for outside use such as decking areas, handrails, the boating and marine industry, construction industry, children's play areas, tree garden rope swings, climbing and fitness gym ropes.  The surface of the rope is soft to touch but easy to grip.

Characteristics:

• Buoyancy - Floats
• Acid Resistance - Good
• Alkali Resistance - Good
• Abrasion Resistance - Good
• Elongation - Medium
• Melting Point - 170 c