Supplier of polypropylene rope for sandals.

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  • I am currently looking for the company that supplies colored soft polypropylene rope to rope sandal makers such as - Gurkee, Nomadic State of Mind, Dave's Discount Sandals, and Ozark sandals. If the exact company cannot be found, I would like to know where I could purchase this type of rope. I am also looking for a step by step guide to making these sandals. I can break these questions into two parts if need be. I already know the basics of how the sandals are made, but would like to know about tooling and equipment required. The source of the Poly rope is the most importand question though. thanks jstreet


  • Hello - I have an answer for your polypropylene rope question. For the other question, it's probably best to find a manufacturing consultant who you could pay to design a manufacturing line and/or advise equipment for the task. I could possibly find someone like that, but let me know how you'd like me to proceed. Thank you, jbf777


  • The rope supplier has been the biggest hurdle for me. I've been searching for almost three weeks, and I've also broken down and called a few of the companies, but to no avail. The poly rope in question is very soft and silky yet resistant to abrasion, and comes in a variety of colors. But the main thing is, is that it has to be Polypropylene in order to heat bond it together. If you can tell me the supplier of the rope or someone who can supply somthing identical, then I will take that as the answer. thanks


  • I can also clarify a bit further by saying that I've checked out every rope supplier and manufacturer that I could find search engine entries for. I'm sure you know that I'm not looking for the regular type of poly rope that you can get at the hardware store. once again, thank you you for your help on this matter.


  • jinx22630-ga - There's a company called RJ Manufacturing in California that supplies this kind of polypropylene rope. The rep I spoke to said a multifilament rope is most likely best, as this is the soft type. They offer 29 different colors with a variety of braids/weaves and thicknesses. They have a $50 minimum order. If you like, you can actually send them a small piece of sample rope and they will match/replicate it. RJ Manufacturing has been in business for over 20 years. RJ Manufacturing Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 632-9708 Search strategy: Retrieved contact information through another manufacturer. There may be dozens of potential suppliers in the Thomas Register: http://www.thomasregister.com/SearchListing.aspx?pn=69231207&search_type=product&search_string=polypropylene+rope&sid=0404281926520100049911LW8&uuid=TRGuest Please let me know if you need any clarification, or if this supplier won't work, prior to rating this answer. Thank you, jbf777


  • jinx22630-ga - There's a company called RJ Manufacturing in California that supplies this kind of polypropylene rope. The rep I spoke to said a multifilament rope is most likely best, as this is the soft type. They offer 29 different colors with a variety of braids/weaves and thicknesses. They have a $50 minimum order. If you like, you can actually send them a small piece of sample rope and they will match/replicate it. RJ Manufacturing has been in business for over 20 years. RJ Manufacturing Turlock, CA 95380 (209) 632-9708 Search strategy: Retrieved contact information through another manufacturer. There may be dozens of potential suppliers in the Thomas Register: http://www.thomasregister.com/SearchListing.aspx?pn=69231207&search_type=product&search_string=polypropylene+rope&sid=0404281926520100049911LW8&uuid=TRGuest Please let me know if you need any clarification, or if this supplier won't work, prior to rating this answer. Thank you, jbf777


  • I'm going to give them a call in the morning. I couldn't find an actual web site for the company, but will call nonetheless. I will rate the answer in the morning when I speeak to the company. Thank you once again for the attention.


  • If after you speak to the company, you don't think they will work, let me know before rating the answer, and I'll see what I can do. Also, they don't have a website as of yet. Thanks, jbf


  • I don't think that this company is going to be the one. They're machine to make the type of rope that I need is in "Retirement" and they aren't sure if it's worth it to them to pull it out for a limited run. I actually spoke with someone from Ozark Sandals yesterday to discuss the supplier of their rope. The owner was not in but the person I talked to seemed to think that the owner would give me the name of the supplier. You may have better luck there than me. Nonetheless I'm not really sure that RJ manufaturing is going to solve my rope problems though.


  • Can you tell me what thickness you're looking to make, and at what quantity?


  • I could actually email you a picture of one if you'd like. That might clear up any questions. As far as quantity goes, I would like to go into full production of two different colors and stylesfor now, adding additional colors and styles as things progress. I have the manufaturing process down now, and the only thing holding up production is a reliable supplier who can meet all of my needs. thanks


  • This is it in orange, right? http://www.davesdiscount.com/orange.jpg I have talked to several manufacturers and wholesalers this morning. It seems the type of rope you're looking for, as confirmed by a few individuals, is specifically called "Twisted Multifilament Polypropylene," and it is extremely rare. Twisted => spiral look Multifilament => softness When you say "full production," what would that translate to quantity-wise? I talked to RJ Manufacturing again, and this seems to be the main issue with them. To reiterate, the obstacle here is in the twisting machine, which they would need to bring out into the production floor. In order for it to be worth their while, they need to be able produce a certain quantity to set up their shop for the process. Alternatively, without much ado, he could make the same rope in lower quantities and multiple colors, but with a braiding process instead, which he informs me is of a higher quality. It would look like a spiral if you used two different colors in the braid, it would also give your product a uniqueness from a marketing standpoint. I have found a company called Continental Western which has the color yellow in stock (twisted) at 3/16 inch diameter, and would be able to get additional colors at quantities of 1000's of lbs. Contact John at 800-843-0855. I'm waiting to hear back from another source as well.


  • This looks like the rope right here, again in yellow: http://www.peaktrading.com/productpages/default.aspx?ProductPageId=1759


  • With the sandal manufacturers you mention, there's probably a very good chance this rope is being sourced overseas. Here's a manufacturer in Greece: Under "PP MULTIFILAMENT ROPE" http://www.plasterco.gr/products-en.htm


  • Here's another in Singapore: http://www.shuangmatrading.com/pages/Wire%20Fiber.html Direction of Twist: S, Z type, Plaited, Hollow etc Degree of Lay(twist): Soft, Medium, Hard Length: Meter, Foot Colour: Any Put-up: Coil, Spool(Reel), Hank Strand: 3,4,6,8 etc Standard: DIN, KS, MIL, ISO, Lloyd's, BSS, ABS, ASTM etc


  • As far as quantity goes, I'd need several thousand feet. While I do agree with you, that braided might be the way to as far as setting my sandals apart from the rest, the only problem is that I've made several pairs out of the braided rope, and it tends to snag a bit more. I've email a photo of a pair of sandals to Rick at RJ and he's supposed to mail me back and let me know what he thinks. I just keep thinking in the back of my mind, that there is a reason that all the other sandalmakers use this particular type of rope. I'll talk to rick again tommorow and see what he thinks. Plus it would not be good if I ordered this rope from overseas, and I turns out to be wrong. I would like to find a US manufacturer. Once again, thank you for all your help on this, hopefully by tommorrow we'll have this all sorted out. j


  • >Once again, thank you for all your help on this, hopefully by >tommorrow we'll have this all sorted out. No problem. I believe it's always best to support American manufacturers when possible. If you can't get it here, then for overseas buying, the first thing to do would be to order samples from the manufacturer, so you know exactly what you'd be getting. Have them send you a few feet of various diameters and colors. Once you have in hand what it is you'd be buying, there'd be no problem ordering 1000's of feet. I'm waiting to hear back from one more place today. jbf777


  • Sorry for not replying, my network was down. I think we can consider the matter closed, I am going to work with Rick at RJ Manufacturing. He seems very eager to help me find exactly what I need. We aren't going to go with twisted multifilament at this time, but as things progress we may be able to switch over. He is sending me a sample package so that I can choose colors and styles. Once again I would like to thank you for your dedication to helping me solve my supply problem. I would like to send you a pair of sandals or two when we go into production in a week or so. I believe you have my private eamil address, so you could send me the sizez that you want. Thank you again, James.


  • James - Thank you for the kind words, rating and for the offer to send me sandals! It was my pleasure to help. With regards to physical mail correspondence, I have no access to your email address nor any other contact information; researchers are not permitted to contact customers outside of the site. Sorry about that! I do very much appreciate the offer, however, and wish you the very best in your business! Hope to see you again here soon! jbf777 GA Researcher







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