Category Archives: HMPE & Synthetic Rope

HMPE Mooring and Towing Lines

HMPE mooring and towing lines sit under SOLAS II-1/3-8, not the lifting-gear rules. The design

Creep in HMPE Rope, and How to Design Around It

Creep is permanent stretch under sustained load, and it decides whether HMPE suits a permanently

Polyester vs Polypropylene Rope: Properties, Strengths & Best Uses

Compare polyester and polypropylene rope on stretch, UV resistance, strength, floatation and cost — and