Fiber rope
In the creation of thread rope, many different fibers which come from various plants are actually twisted all together to form yarns. A number of yarns are then fabricated into strands. And rope is finally made from a quantity of strands.
Classification of fiber
Vegetable and synthetic fiber[1] are the most common fibers used to make rope.
Vegetable fiber
Vegetable fibers mainly include sisal, hemp, abaca (known as Manila), henequen, cotton, jute and coir. Heavy rope tends to be made from the first four.
Synthetic fiber
Nylon is the most common type of synthetic fiber used in rope making. Usually the tensile strength of nylon is almost three times of vegetable fiber. The waterproof character of nylon can work well in moist conditions. Rope made of nylon can stop rot, fungus growth, decay and abrasion also.
