English Braids’ Industry-Leading Braid on Braid Now Available in Sustainable rPET

English Braids is proud to announce that our world-class Braid on Braid ropes are now available using recycled rPET fibres. This advancement blends our proven rope construction technology with a commitment to environmental responsibility, offering customers premium ropes with a smaller ecological footprint.

The Future of Braid on Braid: High-Performance rPET

At English Braids, we believe sustainability should never be a compromise on the water. We are proud to announce that our industry-standard Braid on Braid range is now available in sustainable rPET (recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate). This isn’t just a “green” alternative; it is a British-engineered evolution of our most trusted rope construction, designed for riggers and sailors who demand 1:1 performance parity with a lower carbon debt.

Why the Switch to rPET Matters

The maritime and industrial sectors are facing increasing pressure to reduce Scope 3 emissions. By repurposing post-consumer plastic waste into high-tenacity industrial filaments, we are closing the loop on plastic pollution without sacrificing the mechanical integrity of your lines.

Massive Waste Diversion: Every 100-metre reel of our rPET 10mm Braid on Braid diverts approximately 700 plastic bottles from landfills and oceans.

Reduced Energy Intensity: The production of rPET fiber consumes up to 60% less energy and generates significantly fewer CO2 emissions than extracting virgin petroleum-based polyester.

UK-Made Resilience: Manufactured at our Malvern facility, our rPET lines offer a transparent, short-haul supply chain that eliminates the carbon debt of Far East imports.

Engineering Parity – The Malvern Heat-Setting Process

The most common concern with recycled fibers is “mechanical drift”—the idea that a recycled rope will be stretchier or less durable than its virgin counterpart. At English Braids, we resolve this through a specialized thermal stabilization cycle within our Malvern manufacturing facility.

By subjecting the rPET braid to a controlled heat-setting process under high tension, we actively realign the molecular orientation of the fibers. This technical “reset” recovers the stiffness typically lost during the recycling process, ensuring that the rPET version maintains the same balanced geometry and handling characteristics you expect from our standard polyester range.

Stiffness Without Brittleness: Our rPET fibers exhibit a high Young’s Modulus, providing a nearly 50% increase in stiffness compared to untreated recycled polymers.

Controlled Elongation: The dual-stretching process ensures that your lines maintain consistent tension, which is critical for precision trim and long-term rigging stability.

UV and Thermal Resistance: The filaments are extruded with integrated inhibitors, ensuring that 90% of the rope’s strength is retained even after extensive exposure to harsh UV environments.

Whether you are using these lines for marine rigging, industrial winching, or architectural screening, you are getting a product that has been engineered to deliver high-utility performance while actively reducing your project’s embodied carbon.

Driving the Circular Economy from Malvern

Procurement logic is shifting toward the total material lifecycle. English Braids is leading this move away from linear consumption toward a circular economy. We transform post-consumer waste into industrial assets. The data is clear. Producing rPET fiber requires 45% to 60% less energy than virgin petroleum extraction. Every metre of 10mm Braid on Braid repurposes seven plastic bottles. Our Malvern facility ensures a transparent supply chain. We eliminate the carbon debt and lead-time volatility of long-distance imports. You get high-performance rope with a measurable reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

Learn More & Download Specifications

For full technical details, explore our dedicated Braid on Braid product page where you’ll find comprehensive information about construction, applications, and benefits.
You can also download the detailed Braid on Braid Specification Sheet to get full performance data, size options, and material specifics.

Explore Our rPET Braid on Braid Range Today


Ready to upgrade to sustainable high-performance ropes? Contact English Braids for samples, detailed specs, or to discuss bulk orders. Let’s work together to make your rope solutions greener and stronger.