Cords

At Rope Source, we stock one of the largest ranges of cords available online. Our range of cords includes cords for the craft, leisure, transport, upholstery and construction markets, so you really have come to the perfect place. Whether you are looking for sash cords, bungee cords, piping cords, macramé cords, blind cords, endless cords or paracords, you can be sure to find the right cord you need for your application.

Our cordage range also includes our premium Everlasto branded sash cords, manufactured by the established name for sash cords in the UK – James Lever of Bolton. These sash cords are still regularly requested by architects and building contractors to this day. Our blind cords are high in quality and ideal for use with Venetian blinds, festoon Roman blinds, for hanging pictures and for cord-operated, light-pull switches.

Being one of the few remaining retailers of endless cords, you can rest assured that you’ll only get the best. Our cords are also made in continuous loops in a superb construction process for operating skylight window pulley systems, for example.

We also stock Everlasto bungee cords, and these are some of the best quality cords available on the market due to their durability and aesthetics. Not only that, they are also available with both solid and multi-strand core options, each giving different stretch characteristics.

Our natural and synthetic piping cords are also high-quality Everlasto products and are perfect for a range of upholstery and craft applications. Our paracord is genuine US550 – imported from the USA to the standards required by the US military. We also stock one of the largest ranges of macramé cords available online, offering a choice of 15 stunning colours. For help with options, just give us a call on 01204 897642 or contact us by form.

What’s the difference between rope and cord?

Ropes are made of multiple strands of fibres twisted together to create a strong and durable structure, and they’re usually used for heavy-duty applications like climbing or securing cargo. Cord, on the other hand, is usually a woven structure that can be referred to as a ‘braided cord’. Plus, cord is often used as a general term for a variety of materials that come in long strands. For example, cord can refer to braided fibres used for the macramé technique, for opening and closing blinds, for operating light-pull switches and much more. 

What are the different types of cords?

Since cord is such a broad term, many different types of cords can be used for a wide variety of applications. You’ll often find cords in the home as thin, braided lengths of material (such as cotton) used for operating pull cord lights, opening and closing Venetian blinds (blind cord), fitting and repairing sash windows (sash cord), upholstery, and various home decorations, such as macramé cord crafts. 

However, cords are also frequently used for outdoor applications due to their durability and versatility. Bungee cord is constructed from a synthetic outer shell and natural rubber core to ensure maximum flexibility and strength, and paracord has been used in military and survival applications for decades thanks to its unparalleled strength and versatility. This material is so versatile that it’s also commonly used for creative paracord crafts.