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What is Manila Rope?
Manila is a type of fiber obtained from the abacá plant (a relative of bananas). It is the strongest of the natural fibers.
Directly Imported
SGT KNOTS cuts out the middle man by importing shipping containers full of manila rope directly from suppliers in the Philippines. The result is the best possible quality at the lowest cost.
Pros of Manila
- Aesthetic appeal
- Snap-resistant
- Natural
- Low cost
- Absorbs Moisture
- Excellent Grip
Cons of Manila
- Not UV Resistant
- Not Water Resistant
- Organic Mineral Oil coating causes unpleasant odor that dissipates over time.
Common Uses
- Pulling
- Decoration
- Landscaping
- Rigging
- Exercise
Outdoor Ottoman
Porch Swing
Dock Railing
Outdoor Decor
Diameter : Metric : Tensile Strength : Safe Load
1/4-Inch : 6 mm : 540 lbs. : 45 lbs.
5/16-Inch : 7.9 mm : 900 lbs. : 75 lbs.
3/8-Inch : 9.5 mm : 1,215 lbs. : 100 lbs.
1/2-Inch : 13 mm : 2,385 lbs. : 200 lbs.
5/8-Inch : 16 mm : 3,960 lbs. : 330 lbs.
3/4-Inch : 19 mm : 4,860 lbs. : 405 lbs.
1-Inch : 25 mm : 8,100 lbs. : 675 lbs.
1.25-Inch : 31.8 mm : 12,150 lbs. : 1,012 lbs.
1.5-Inch : 36 mm : 16,650 lbs. : 1,390 lbs.
2-Inch : 48 mm : 27,900 lbs. : 2,330 lbs.
3-Inch : 76 mm : 57,600 lbs. : 4,800 lbs.
Scott K. Walker
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
Having used some of each, I now prefer the SGT KNOTS Jute rope over their hemp rope. Still, if you are looking for a natural material rope, this seems like decent stuff. It is rougher and scratchier than the Jute, which has a much softer hand feel.
Richard C.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
Soft, pliable and works as intended.
kevin widdess
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2024
Is a good rope, it's a bit rough on the skin, she complained but overall good deal
Tony5Angels
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
I bought this rope for one specific reason. To make fire starters to put in my camping backpack. There's a saying with most things worth having. One is none, two is one. Always be prepared. Fire will save your life.I'm not a survivalist per say, but I have a skiing-fishing-hunting cabin in the woods where we like to go every few weeks. I don't practice survival like I’m living in the 1800s, or as these preppers do when they don’t like to use modern technology. I carry several lighters, wet, matches that light if you wet them, hence the name, several fero rods and through videos and survival books, I saw several people use this method. They were over $6-$10 or more.So bring I'm a NASA engineer, I figured I can replicate that. So I lied, I'm just a guy who only graduated H.S. Regardless, I bought some pipes just a little smaller than the circumference of the rope when it was wrapped tight and thin.I cut 25, one foot lengths of this rope. The commercial version of this states it uses waxed hemp. I didn't wax them folly. I just took an old candle and some crayons and rubbed it a bit into the rope but I didn't fully drench it. I threaded it through the pipe then pulled just about one inch of rope through. I tried several different methods of attempting to light the rope.Lighter, match, empty lighter with the flint still in, then the fero rod and two rocks struck against one another.They all worked. Easily. I did it inside then itt in the wind. That worked but took several tried until I put a dab of hand sanitizer ora spritz of spray sanitizer.They all lit easily. Even the two rocks. It took fifty odd tries, but eventually it sparked in e right place.When the rope is burning, place several small twigs and dry grass or dried cat tails. Anything you use to start a fire.Once the fire is established, pull the rope back into the pipe and the flame goes out. If you have to wet yet to put the flame out, you can use the other end to start more fires.Right now I'm trying to use this and the pipe to make a pipe rope with a spark system or flame to make it into a one piece fire starter.Anyway, this Is a a great product for what I needed it to be. It works well to tie things down with a renewable material.You can also pull the rope apart bring there are several twisted ropes that creates the big one. Pull them apart and use a smaller piper to make more fire starters. That's next. .
fedupwithcrap
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
The rope is okay for rough purpose use. Lots of frays. was going to deal with that at the price I purchased it at seven days ago but did not reorder due to 22 percent price increase in seven days- not worth it- will go to the kraft store where it is cheaper.
Joe the Prof
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
Am using as outside railing. Nice and strong and sturdy and looks great. Lasted three years outside in Maryland climate. Note sure if that's good or not for such ropes. In some sense it's good since I want biodegradeable ropes, and that's what it's doing.
Neli Fajardo
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
I bought the 1 1/2” rope, it’s a very pretty looking rope.It does smell a lot to whatever lubricant they put on it, I don’t mind if want to use outside, but, since I’m using it inside of the house I do care.I guess the ticker the rope the more smells, I tried letting it outside for a few days, didn’t work a lot. Finally I decided to let it soaking in water with a lot of detergent for a day and then let dry, this worked more but not completely, finally I put inside a container and poured a lot of baking soda to absorb the odor for a couple of days, this worked better but not 100%, but, with all these and since it lost it’s lubricant, the shining when away.I tried all these because I really liked it, like I said at the beginning, it’s a very good looking rope.
JF Dionne
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2022
Parfait pour ce que nous voulons faire avec!😉
Fil
Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2022
Très bien, j'aurai préféré un fini un peu plus lisse, délicat ou "chic", mais c'est de la fibre naturelle et ça fait partie du charme ...
Judy R.
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2022
We ordered 300ft to finish off our decorative fence. It is heavy enough it creates its own sag between the posts. Very reasonable price.
K. grey
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
It's real manila rope, which is head and shoulders above the sisal or jute ropes you may see (it's made from bast fibers of a giant banana like plant -very strong but coarse)Use for gardening, holiding up climbing tomatoes, malabar spinach, and the like. The 3/8" is too thick (maybe use it as a horizontal stringer or to support other ropes). The 1/4 is just right for things that climb.the only downside is that It has a smell. This is a kind of raw petroleum oil that is traditionally used to coat manila rope. as is noted it is not best for indoor use (not for cast posts...).
Jennifer Kimball
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
Fantastic rope! After reading reviews I expected the worst of smells, and worried it may be too much for my porch, and took a chance the smell would Dissipate. After opening the box, the smell was not that strong at all? Sure, it smells of mineral oil but is perfect for any outdoor project. I used it for a swing bed and it looks great, and not one guest or family member has even mentioned the smell.I would highly recommend this product, if you’re looking for that natural rope look, and for any outdoor project!
Matt Kuss
Reviewed in Canada on November 6, 2019
SGT took the time to follow up. Shipment arrived on time. Manila rope bonus feature is it smells a bit like coconuts!
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