It is important to clean nylon rope to prevent a reduction in life, strength and effectiveness of the rope. Each year nylon rope will shrink in length and should be measured regularly to verify the true length. Clean and inspect nylon rope on a yearly basis, or more often when the rope is heavily used. Two options are available for cleaning nylon rope depending on your preference. more »

In djembe repair, melt the nylon rope to secure the knots on the ring and prevent fraying of the rope. Melt the nylon rope securing a djembe drum using the djembe repair tips in this free video. more »

Make necklaces with colored nylon rope for an easy craft. This fun and easy project is a great one to do with kids on a rainy day, in class or at a birthday party. more »

Nylon rope has a history that goes back many decades, and it has more uses and benefits than you might think. more »

Nylon rope is made up of many strands of a synthetic fiber of the same name. These strands of fiber are twisted and braided to make up the rope. When the rope is cut, the strands will begin to fray unless they are sealed. Nylon rope is prone to unraveling quickly, due to the slippery nature of the fiber. Successfully cutting and sealing nylon rope takes very little time and just a few supplies. more »

Creating your own pieces of jewelry is always fun, and making your own colored nylon rope necklace is definitely at the top of the list when it comes to fun jewelry craft projects. The colored nylon rope necklace is a functional piece that can be dressed up or dressed down. The necklace can be made to suit practically anyone from glam girls to surfer dudes--and everyone in between. Keep it simple or rock it with decorative details; the possibilities are endless. more »

Nylon rope is popular because of its strength. When stretched, it will return to original length, making it ideal for absorbing shock loads when towing or lifting. Nylon also resists deterioration from the UV rays of the sun. Loops braided into the nylon rope make for efficient tie down and are easily achieved with the use of a pin made of metal or wood. This pin is called a fid and is available in a variety of sizes. more »

Nylon rope is one of the strongest types of rope available. It is also a difficult rope to cut. The difficulties do not stem from the strength of the rope, however, but from how it tends to fall apart at the ends when it is cut. When the ends become stringy and start to untwist, it often affects the entire rope. It is possible to cut nylon rope without the untwisting problems and keep the high quality of the rope. more »

Learn tips on how to climb up a rescue rope if you become stranded while creeking in this free video clip. more »