Our premium Polyester 3 Strand Rope is a strong, durable and versatile marine rope designed for anchoring, mooring, traditional rigging and general boat ropework.
Manufactured from 100% High Tenacity (HT) Polyester, this rope combines excellent breaking strength with flexibility, good abrasion resistance and outstanding resistance to UV exposure.
Its traditional 3 strand construction makes it particularly suitable for classic yacht rigging, traditional vessels and marine applications where a strong, easy-to-handle rope is required.
Key Features
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100% High Tenacity Polyester – Strong and durable rope for demanding marine applications.
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Traditional 3 Strand Construction – Classic appearance, ideal for anchoring, mooring and traditional rigging.
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High Breaking Strength – Unspliced breaking loads up to 2,060kg.
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Excellent UV Resistance – Suitable for prolonged outdoor and marine exposure.
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Good Abrasion Resistance – Performs well in wet and dry conditions.
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Flexible & Easy to Handle – Soft enough for convenient handling and ropework.
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Easy to Splice – Suitable for professional eye and thimble splicing.
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Low Water Absorption – Polyester fibres absorb approximately 1–2% water.
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Good Dimensional Stability – Helps maintain rope performance under normal working loads.
Rope Sizes & Breaking Loads
| Rope Diameter |
Weight per 100m |
Unspliced Rope Breaking Load |
| 8mm |
4.85kg |
1,300kg (1.30 Tonnes) |
| 10mm |
7.57kg |
2,060kg (2.06 Tonnes) |
| 12mm |
10.90kg |
2,875kg (2.88 Tonnes) |
| 14mm |
14.90kg |
3,875kg (3.88 Tonnes) |
| 16mm |
19.40kg |
5,000kg (5.00 Tonnes) |
| 18mm |
24.60kg |
6,250kg (6.25 Tonnes) |
| 24mm |
43.70kg |
11,500kg (11.50 Tonnes) |
Unspliced rope breaking loads tested in accordance with ISO 2307.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Anchor, Mooring & Classic Rigging Rope |
| Material |
100% High Tenacity Polyester |
| Construction |
3 Strand Plaited / Twisted |
| Available Diameters |
10mm |
| Specific Gravity |
Approx. 1.38kg/dm³ |
| Buoyancy |
Sinks in Water |
| UV Resistance |
Excellent |
| Chemical Resistance |
Good |
| Melting Point |
Approx. 256°C |
| Critical Temperature |
Approx. 170°C |
| Elongation at Break |
Approx. 15–20% |
| Fibre Water Absorption |
Approx. 1–2% |
| Wet Abrasion Resistance |
Good |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance |
Good |
| Stated Rope Standard |
ISO 1141 |
| Breaking Load Test Standard |
ISO 2307 |
