Ropes & Riggers Signature Rope is our own premium series of classic Japanese asanawa jute ropes (麻縄), created for those who desire high quality, purity and the authentic feel of natural fibre rope.

Asanawa is the traditional Japanese term for natural fibre rope, used in shibari and kinbaku for their living texture, organic grip and natural movement. In Japanese rope bondage, asanawa is the very foundation of technique, aesthetics and tradition.

Our Signature Rope 6mm is the classic all-round version in the series. It is the rope that balances strength, suppleness and control, and which works for almost all forms of shibari, kinbaku and Japanese rope bondage.

The rope is made from 100% Tossa Jute (Corchorus olitorius) and is constructed as a classic three-strand, single-ply asanawa jute rope with a carefully balanced medium-lay construction.

This construction yields a rope with a vibrant texture, a good grip and natural flexibility. Medium-lay creates a balance where the rope both retains its shape and at the same time works easily and organically in the hands.

That makes 6 mm the obvious choice for:

• Classical shibari ties
Kinbaku
Floor work
Semi-suspension
• Full body ties
• Training and learning
• Performance and more advanced setups

Signatur Reb is 100% JBO-free and treated with VOT-batch-processed soya oil, which provides a purer experience, a mild natural scent and less irritation than many traditional natural strings.

The fibres are treated to reduce fibre shedding and make the rope more stable and hard-wearing over time.

At Ropes & Riggers, every rope is hand-treated with our own rope paste, made from cold-pressed tsubaki oil and Danish beeswax, which gives a smoother finish, greater durability and a softer feel against the skin.

The rope is supplied ready for use and develops even greater suppleness and character over time.

And premium jute rope is for those who want a strong, clean and well-crafted rope without compromise.

Specifications

✔ Material: 100% Tossa Jute (Corchorus olitorius)
✔ Type: Japanese Asanawa jute rope
✔ Construction: 3-strand single-ply
✔ Lay: Medium-lay
✔ Rope Twist: Z-Twist
Thickness: 6 mm
✔ Breaking strain: approx. 230 daN
✔ 100% JBO-free
✔ Batching oil: Soya oil (VOT-batched)
✔ Low fibre release
✔ Naturally mild fragrance
✔ Hand-treated with tsubaki oil and Danish beeswax
Ready to use
✔ Colour: Golden

Break strength disclaimer

The breaking strength is given as a reference value based on tested sections of the product. As jute is a natural material, variations in fibre structure, density and processing may occur, which may affect the actual load-bearing capacity.