MANILA
Manila rope was once the preferred choice in ropes before synthetic fibers were developed. Manila ropes still maintain some advantages to synthetic fibers. It is not affected by heat, and has an excellent resistance to the sun’s UV rays.

  
  SISAL
Sisal fibers come from the Agave and Sisalana plants grown in some tropical countries. Sisal has many of the characteristics of manila, but offers only 80% of its strength. It is more economical than manila, and makes a good choice as a general purpose rope. It is commonly used as a tying twine. 		 
  JUTE
Jute is mainly used as a tying twine. It knots very well. Due to its short fibers, it does not have much strength. 		 
  COTTON
Cotton is a very short staple fiber, naturally white in colour. Due to its softness is nice to handle and knots well.		  
  POLYPROPYLENE
Polypropylene and Polyethylene make flexible and lightweight ropes. They are rot proof, resist oil, water, gasoline, and most chemicals. They are the only rope fibers that float. Available twisted or braided, they are a perfect economical choice as a general purpose rope.		  
  NYLON
Nylon is known for its elasticity and tremendous shock absorbing properties. It has good abrasion resistance, is rot proof, resists oil, gasoline, and most chemicals. It has good resistance to UV (ultraviolet) rays and will last 4-5 times longer than natural fibers.		  
    POLYESTER
Polyester is very strong and provides excellent abrasion resistance. Polyester stretches less than nylon, so it does not have the elasticity or shock absorbing qualities that nylon does. It has good resistance to UV rays, and resists rot, oil, gasoline and most chemicals. It is very popular as a marine or industrial rope where stretch is not desired.