Cordage is a series of intertwined fibers, strands, strings, or fabric that are joined by twisting to form a larger more formidable whole.
The rope cordage industry has taken the basic concept of the rope and developed a wide array of products that include common styles of rope to those that are specially produced for unusual and unique applications.
The two methods for producing rope are braiding and twisting.
Over the centuries, the design and processes used to produce cordage has gradually changed.
Ancient materials that were originally used to produce rope have gradually changed from hemp, jute, and manila to a wide variety of synthetic materials.