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.
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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.

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

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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.

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













