Black jute rope · 5mm double-ply (treated)

Single Length

£19.69

Black jute rope · 5mm double-ply (treated)

£19.69

Black double-ply jute from our own Anatomie line. Hand-treated and ready to use.

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Key specs

Material: Jute (tossa)
Colour: Black
Treatment: Treated
Construction: Double-ply, 3 strands
Diameter: 5 mm
Source: Anatomie Rope Shop
Vegan: Yes

A bold black double-ply jute rope from our own Anatomie line, hand-treated and ready to tie. Double-ply ropes are more stable than single-ply ropes, making them popular with beginners, as they require less maintenance.

At 5mm this rope is thinner than the 6mm thickness most shibari rope comes in: this makes for smaller frictions and a lower profile against the body, which suits smaller frames and finer, more detailed work.

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.

Surface fuzz is normal. New jute develops a layer of fine fuzz. Some people singe this off; you can also brush it off with a coir brush, or just allow it to shed naturally with use. It's part of the breaking-in phase every jute rope goes through and not a defect.

Keep it dry. Jute is a natural fibre doesn't love being damp. If you can, we recommend airing your ropes out after use by hanging them. If your ropes do get wet you'll need to hang them under tension.

Re-oil when it dries out. Over time and use, jute loses some of the oils and will start to feel stiff and brittle. Re-treat the ropes with a jute-suitable oil (camellia/tsubaki oil is standard, jojoba oil is also very popular). How often you'll need to treat your ropes depends on how often you use it, whether it's used on skin or clothing and also the climate.

Which length do I actually need?

Most people will want to purchase the 7.5 m length for shibari. We make longer lengths available to for those who prefer to cut ropes to a specific length, or sometimes because Naka-style practitioners light a single long rope in their kit.

How many ropes do I need?

A dangerous question to ask the shop that sells you the rope — so we'll be straight: fewer than you might think if you're just getting started. You can get a single rope if you want to practice the basic knots and frictions, and then add to this gradually as your skills improve.

Once you are ready to move beyond the absolute basics, you'll want between 2 to 4 ropes so that you can practice harnesses and have a bit more fun with tying in general.

A complete rope set would typically be around 12 ropes.