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
editCotton, sisal, manila, coir, and papyrus are materials that can be used to create a natural rope.[3]
Disadvantages compared to synthetic ropes
editNatural ropes suffer from many problems when compared to synthetic ropes. Natural ropes have a susceptibility to rot, degrade, and mildew.[1] Natural ropes also wear out very quickly[3] and lose much of their strength when placed in water.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II. Fire Engineering Books. 2009. ISBN 9781593701352 – via Google Books.
- ^ Brumbach, Michael E.; Clade, Jeffrey A. (1 January 2013). Industrial Maintenance. Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1133131199 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c Stilwell, Alexander (2012-04-03). SAS and Elite Forces Guide Ropes and Knots: Essential Rope Skills From The World's Elite Units. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781461748618.
- ^ Lewis, Jon E. (2012-03-01). The Mammoth Book of Secrets of the SAS & Elite Forces. Little, Brown Book Group. ISBN 9781780337357.
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