Hemp rope - is it the best?

[TimtheMerciless]

Are there ropey people here who could educate me on this subject?

I have lots of bits of rope from my boat, it looks like natural fibre to n the outside and it is ok (so far) for my modest forays in to rope play 

People online often refer to hemp rope.

# Why is hemp such a favourite? 

# Is it your favourite ? 

# What is your favourite rope?

 # Where can I buy it?

[Deleted Member]

Can't really help ,still learning my self . Told hemp or one other type ( Japanese style rope ) best to use.not to ruff on the skin and easy to clean off extra/ lose parts .Easy to work with, don't cause easy rope burn at all . I got my at a adult sex store ,box of rope but some go to a hardware store for it . There plenty of free guides online but you have to search for them .I did my first chest pentagon 😳 a few weeks ago.

[di****]

Awesome subject matter 😈

[LU****]

I will say please ask before using any natural fiber ropes. As one who loves to be tied, I am allergic to some of the natural fiber ropes. And a fast way to end a session is breaking out in hives. Shibari is usually a safe bet for cleanliness and allergies.

[Deleted Member]

" Shibari is usually a safe bet for cleanliness and allergies."- LUAL120802 that right there is best bet . That name of the rope i couldn't remember .

[Deleted Member]

I'm still a novice but texture, strength and purpose are things to consider when selecting rope. There are lots of resources and it is not unusual to have various types.

My practice rope is regular old cotton clothesline. Jute is my more formal rope. And then I also have paracord and polypropylene rope. I've also used shoestrings or the tie from sweatpants lol

Here is some information you may find helpful: https://www.theduchy.com/shop/

And for beginner rope general info this may be helpful:
https://www.theduchy.com/getting-started/

There are lots more resources you'll find just searching online.

Hope this helps some.

[DeviantInside]

So from my personal experience… “silk” rope works better, less rope burn when taking off. However I am not the expert and others might have different opinion as to what is best.

[Deleted Member]

Natural fibers, particularly jute, are the preferred material for traditional shibari practitioners. There is a lot of care that goes into maintaining natural fibers compared to synthetics, such as conditioning it regularly and storing it so it doesn't create weak points. Experienced riggers will tell you that natural fibers usually create the best overall aesthetic, as it maintains the best friction and tension.
Synthetic fibers, such as nylon or MFP rope, are favored for escape rope and decorative patterns such as weaving harness and self-tying. They hold their color vibrancy the best, and are machine washable (most use delicates bags so they don't ruin your washer).
POSH rope (often associated with sailing) is widely regarded as the safest choice for uplines in modern rope, as unlike natural fibers it can be weight-rated like climbing gear, and unlike fully synthetic rope it hold friction reasonably well.

You can buy various types of rope or kits from vendors at most large kink events, or from large kink vendors such as Agreeable Agony, Twisted Monk, or Dye Addict Rope (not an ad, I have some rope and/or hardware in my bag from each of these vendors. there are tons more out there, just give it a Google search). If you're looking for POSH, your best bet is googling any online sailing distributor. Their disclaimers for the brand are totally worth looking up and reading!

tl;dr
depending on what you wanna do with it, and your risk profile, the best rope for you depends on your preference!

[Deleted Member]

also as a safety note, if your bunny has any seasonal outdoor allergies, it's very common for that to carry over into a natural-fiber allergy, like LUAL120802 just mentioned.
also if you store your rope near damp areas or pets, consider asking about pet or mold/dust allergies too.

[Deleted Member]

The best rope is the one that feels good in your hands and on the body of the person you are tying. What feels good depends on what you like; maybe you want something rough, maybe you want something soft and silky. What looks aesthetically pleasing to you? Do you prefer the rope to be thick or thin? Do you like the sheen of nylon or the natural look of hemp/jute? There are a ton of options when it comes to rope, you can experiment to find one that suits your needs.

Safety-wise, you want to be mindful of your partner’s skin sensitivity. Rough rope can be particularly rough on sensitive skin; unwanted marks and rope burn are no joke. I would be wary of using rope that has been on a boat/the ocean due to the risk of infection.

Lastly, I recommend doing self-ties when starting out so you understand what it feels like on your own body. If it clicks and you stick with it you’ll develop a very unique relationship with the ropes. Best of luck and be safe!

[Vulkan69]

Hemp is seen as the 'traditional' choice and there's a lot of waxing lyrical about it, but the reality is that different materials are better for different things. I like my hemp rope, I've gotten 'raw' rope and treated it and dyed it into bondage rope but if you just want a simple hand or foot tie there's nothing wrong with an anne summers special or even something appropriate from your local hardware store. 

However - make sure that it is as rough or smooth as you expect it to be (both for the rigger and the bunny!) 

However however - be sure to treat the ends , knots, whipping or melting (if synthetic) to make sure nothing unravels in an unfun way

However however however - the last thing is to know with rope and most important - safety - is to ALWAYS have some shears, and educate your self about some basics of anatomy for bondage particularly where nerves can be compressed. Nerve damage can happen in minutes but can last a lifetime.