Welcome to Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd.

Ibex Marina Ropes is located in Heywood, Lancashire in the heart of the British textile industry where we manufacture as a technical braiding company.

We produce technical elastic Shock cord from 3mm to 32mm diameters and also a comprehensive range of assemblies using the brand name ‘Flexten’.  Manufacturing a wide range of ropes and cords in both natural and manmade fibres is carried out using modern machinery.  A speciality is Sash cord, carrying the famous brand ‘Storm’.

We also supply a Bespoke Design service allowing our experience and engineering standards to propel our customer’s enquiry to a finished product.

  • AEROSPACE

    Technical braided Shock cords and assemblies made to British Standards BS 3F70:1991 & BS 3F71:1991 for demanding and critical aeronautic applications and life saving aviation escape equipment.

    Aerospace

  • AUTOMOTIVE

    Shock cord and Braided cord assemblies for both interior trim seat construction and ……… crash testing. Familiar with PPAP requirements.

    Automotive

  • DEFENCE & MOD

    Heavy duty Shock cords up to 32mm diameter and Technical Braids to British Standards for decoy / target systems and camouflage tank covers, military clothing and transportation items.

    Defence and MOD

  • FIRE & RESCUE

    Breathing apparatus “BA” lines produced for British Fire Services.
    Guide lines, Personal Lines, Belt Lines, Water Rescue Floating & Throw Lines are all manufactured on site.

    Fire & Emergency

  • SPORT & LEISURE

    Ropes and Cords for indoor and outdoor use with Windsurfing, Kayaking, Children’s play equipments / toys and Sports exercise, clothing and accessories.
    Bespoke assemblies manufactured on request.

    Leisure Sector

  • SUBSEA & OFFSHORE

    Our Heavy Duty Shockcords made into assemblies are finding more and more applications in this demanding industry.
    See our Powerspring products

    Subsea and offshore

  • TENT, TARPAULIN & TRANSPORT

    Shock cords and Ropes to suit
    Tarpaulin Covers, Tents, Banners, Marquees as well as Side Curtains and Covers for Trucks and Trailers.
    Bespoke assemblies manufactured on request.

    Tent, tarpauling and transport

  • THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT

    Cotton, Polyester and Dyneema Cords as well as Shock cords for Theatrical rigging and Backstage scenery control.

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  • SASH WINDOWS

    Our wide range of Sash cords are available as Plain, Waxed or Polished in Nylon, Polyester, Polypropylene and Cotton.
    See our famous Storm brand.

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