Natural rope

A natural rope is a rope that is made from natural fibers. These fibers are obtained from organic material (such as materials produced by plants). Natural ropes suffer from many problems including susceptibility to rotting, degradation, mildew and wear out very quickly.

Materials
Cotton, sisal, manila, coir, and papyrus are materials that can be used to create a natural rope.

Disadvantages compared to synthetic ropes
Natural ropes suffer from many problems when compared to synthetic ropes. Natural ropes have a susceptibility to rot, degrade, and mildew. Natural ropes also wear out very quickly and lose much of their strength when placed in water.