Rope care
Proper care extends a rope's life and keeps its safety properties. Pick the topic you're dealing with right now.
Damage to a rope usually isn't obvious at first glance. Proper care and regular inspection therefore keep the rope's safety properties and extend its life.
Why care for your rope?
Proper care extends a rope's life and keeps its safety properties. Pick the topic you're interested in below — from washing and drying through storage and inspection to rope lifespan.
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Washing and drying
How and when to wash a rope, what to clean it with and how to dry it properly.
Read the guide →Inspection and retirement
Regular rope inspection and when to retire it.
Read the guide →Storage
Storage conditions — temperature, humidity, protection from chemicals and UV.
Read the guide →Rope lifespan
What affects wear and the recommended period of use.
Read the guide →Rope testing
How ropes are tested.
Read the guide →A rope must not come into contact with any chemical. Don't keep using a rope that's been splashed with a chemical — the damage usually isn't obvious at first glance.