Natural rope explained
A natural rope is a rope that is made from natural fibers.[1] These fibers are obtained from organic material (such as materials produced by plants).[2] Natural ropes suffer from many problems including susceptibility to rotting, degradation, mildew[1] and wear out very quickly.[3]
Materials
Cotton, sisal, manila, coir, and papyrus are materials that can be used to create a natural rope.
Disadvantages compared to synthetic ropes
Natural ropes suffer from many problems when compared to synthetic ropes. Natural ropes have a susceptibility to rot, degrade, and mildew. Natural ropes also wear out very quickly and lose much of their strength when placed in water.[4]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II. 2009. Fire Engineering Books. 9781593701352. Google Books.
- Book: Michael E.. Brumbach. Jeffrey A.. Clade. Industrial Maintenance. Cengage Learning. 1 January 2013. 978-1133131199. Google Books.
- Book: Stilwell, Alexander. SAS and Elite Forces Guide Ropes and Knots: Essential Rope Skills From The World's Elite Units. 2012-04-03. Rowman & Littlefield. 9781461748618. en.
- Book: Lewis, Jon E.. The Mammoth Book of Secrets of the SAS & Elite Forces. 2012-03-01. Little, Brown Book Group. 9781780337357. en.
