FAQ

The rope (twisted structure) is made up of 3 or 4 strands (or strands), each of which is made up of a specific number of threads twisted together. The strands have a twist opposite (generally S) to that of the individual wires that compose them (twist Z).

This opposition of different S and Z twists provides stability and balance to the rope. This processing gives the external surface a spiral appearance (helical structure).

The braid (or braided rope) is composed of a set of filaments intertwined around an internal core called "core".
This process gives the external surface a round (tubular) appearance.

Twine is a thin rope.
It is made up of one or more threads twisted together in natural fibers (linen, hemp, jute, cotton, sisal, ramie, etc.) or synthetic fibers (polyester, polypropylene, nylon, etc.).

For linen, hemp and jute the natural color is Ecrue, for cotton, ramie and synthetic fibers the base color is white and varies from cream to optical white.

The twine, being subjected to the polishing process, has a smooth and non-hairy surface finish.

The size, ranging from approximately a few tenths of a millimeter up to 3/4 mm, is defined by two numbers: the first identifies the number of garments, while the second the count of the yarn it is made of.
For example, a 2/4 twine is made up of 2 strands of tit. 4 (lea).

The resistance of a twine is mainly influenced by two factors: the raw material it is made of and its thickness.

Some raw materials have higher tensile strength than others.

For example, for the same diameter, long fiber flax and almost all synthetic fibers can withstand much higher loads than a jute or cotton fibre.

It is still true that it may be sufficient to increase the diameter of the wire to obtain the required resistance values.

Tying cuts of meat in the kitchen is a fundamental step for the success of cooking.

Generally, a 2/4 size white polyester synthetic twine is preferred (like this one ).

This type of string complies with all legal requirements regarding contact with food products and guarantees the shape of the cut is maintained even during prolonged cooking.

All white polyester and white polypropylene twines have the certification of suitability for contact with food.

Numerous linen twines can also be used in the food industry both during seasoning and cooking operations.

To tie the porchetta, you need twine with a significant thickness of 2.5/3 mm, in fact it is commonly called spagone , (like 2/3.4 or 3/3.4) of excellent quality to resist traction during the operation of stitching and tying the pig.

The surface finish of the thread must be very smooth to facilitate the sliding of the thread during the suturing process.

The most used rope for cat scratching posts is sisal or sisalian agave rope .

This raw material is very suitable because its coarse appearance makes it similar to the bark of some trees, which is why felines prefer it, believing they are making their nails on a tree as in nature. Furthermore, being a natural product, it is safe for your cat.

For packaging, both natural twines such as linen and jute and synthetic twines such as polypropylene or polyester can be used.

The choice will fall on a synthetic twine such as polypropylene if you are looking for excellent breakage resistance, while you will prefer a linen twine if you need a 100% natural biodegradable product with medium breakage resistance.

Agricultural twine commonly refers to twine used in the agricultural sector for tying balers or round balers.

Mainly produced from polypropylene (although some manufacturers still prefer to use sisal) it offers high resistance to breakage, good handling and the ability to resist the elements.

Whether it is installed outside or inside, the most used ropes are those in linen (hemp), jute and polyester.

For those looking for a more rustic look we recommend a natural jute or linen rope even if it will need to be replaced after some time in the elements.

While for those looking for a product with a more elegant and clean appearance we suggest a polyester rope which has a longer lifespan.