Master RopemakersWelcome to Master Ropemakers where 400 years of expertise is applied to the very best in natural and synthetic fibre ropemaking.

Based within the Historic Naval Dockyard at Chatham we are the oldest rope manufacturer in the UK combining the best of traditional and modern ropemaking techniques on a range of quality natural fibre and synthetic fibre rope utilising our two quarter mile ropewalks alongside our more modern ropemaking machines.

Natural fibre ropes and synthetic fibre ropes can be manufactured in 3, 4, 8 and 12 strand construction for almost any rope related application from cat scratching posts to mooring the largest cruise liners.

All ropes are manufactured to the highest standards and conform to the latest ISO 9001 standards.

Master Ropemakers can also provide the following services;           

Our Natural fibre rope range include Manila, Sisal, Chatham Hemp and Hemp. We also manufacture in the following synthetic fibres Split-film Polypropylene, Staple Spun Polypropylene, Synthetic Hemp, Polyester, Nylon, Polysteel.

Master Ropemakers products are used throughout the industrial and commercial marine sectors. Many of our products are used within the film and television industry as film props – the theatre industry still uses a vast amount of rope. If you visit a zoo or wild animal park then chances are you will see a lot of animals swinging and playing on our natural fibre ropes.

Manufacturing primarily to industry standard coil lengths of 220m we can offer low volume production runs in various constructions and deliver overnight to just about any where in the UK – overseas delivery is no problem – it just takes a little longer!.

You can find full details of our ropemaking, splicing and rigging service on the natural fibre rope, Synthetic fibre rope and the rope slicing and rigging pages of this web site. We also welcome enquiries at any time, experienced and friendly members of the team are always on hand to answer questions and offer advice. Contact us at Master Ropemakers today to arrange a no obligation quotation.