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Rope or twine?
- Sisal Rope: 3 strand twisted natural fiber, 3/16 to 1-1/2 in. Low stretch and an excellent grip, and it knots well. For cat scratching posts, bird and pet toys, crafts and decorations.
- Sisal Twine: 1, 2 or 3 ply, each ply just over 1/8 in, in a 10 lb center-pull carton (about 3,000, 1,470 or 970 ft). For tree farms, tying, packaging and crafts.
Around pets. Sisal is generally safe for pets, but check for your type of animal. It's a better pick than Manila, which is treated with a mineral oil that may not be safe for animals.
Indoors or out? Sisal rope is made for indoor use. Outdoors it breaks down quickly, and when wet it shrinks up to 15% in length and can rot or mildew. Twine breaks down quickly outdoors too, which is why many people use it there: it's biodegradable, so you don't have to remove it later.
Sisal or Manila? Sisal is lighter in color and softer, with lower strength. Manila is stronger and lasts longer. Need a fire rating indoors? Natural sisal rope can be treated with fire retardant by a third party.
More help: What is sisal rope, and how does it compare to Manila?
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