That said, for restraint, this will generally get the job done. The knots used in the single column and two column ties which I posted about earlier will do a solid job of holding things in place, but feel free to use anything that isn’t a slip knot. You can do a lot with it, it’s cheap, washable, etc. Just make darn sure to keep those EMT shears handy and be prepared for a bit of swearing and frustration over the knots if it’s a loose braid. As I’ve only ever seen it in white, that means you should get a good result if you decide to go down that route. Research your dye carefully though. In general, most synthetic ropes are like that, to one level or another. This is actually a hollow braid kind of rope; meaning it’s a polypropylene braid wrapped around a core of something. It’s incredibly light. With the core removed, a single hank of it weighs almost nothing.

And tossa especially, because it’s highly durable with low maintenance. Exactly what I need. You can carry a lot of it around with you. It’s not hugely expensive. Goes well with the traditional shibari aesthetic; has that natural, organic kind of look. Can be either scratchy or soft, depending on the conditioning process.

There is another type of cotton rope I’ve seen, which I picked up at a Mitre 10 a couple years back for fairly cheap. I’ve included a picture for reference, so you can distinguish between the two. It’s a really significant factor. And this is why I strongly advise that you DO NOT buy your rope from Peaches and Cream or any other sex shop. Let’s face it, price is a factor. It’s a really significant factor. Summary:. (Updated 2018)Look, this is probably my favourite all round rope, with that Twisted Monk hemp as the favorite for bedroom purposes.

It IMPROVES. Above; undyed five mil tossa jute; below, 6 mil dyed tossa jute. Jute is similar to hemp in that it has excellent tooth; no issues whatsoever with using hitches etc. Very few knots required. It’s just stiff and cumbersome and not fun. However, once I removed the core, that changed things considerably (If you want to know how to remove the core, send me a message or something and I’ll update).

Which is fantastic! It’s always great to have some idea of exactly how much your rope can take. For our purposes though, what’s great about this bondage rope is the way it feels. I’ve included a picture for reference, so you can distinguish between the two. Two kinds of braided cotton rope. Important Factors In Choosing Any Bondage Rope. Let’s face it, price is a factor. End post. Answered the whole question, just like that. It wouldn’t ordinarily have gotten my attention, because it looks fairly obviously too stiff for use as bondage rope. However, as I examined it, I realized that I could probably remove the core.