Edelrid Birdlime 1R 9,8mm - First Bio Based Rope

A leap forward to the right direction: the first BIO BASED rope!

Description:

The BIRDLIME 1R is the first synthetic climbing rope to be made from renewable bio-based raw materials, therefore representing a further pioneering achievement by EDELRID with regard to responsible climbing equipment.

More than 40% of the rope is made from castor-oil-based material, i.e. from a raw material made from renewable components.

With a 9.8 mm diameter and Thermo Shield treatment, the BIRDLIME 1R is a robust all-round rope for versatile use. It presents a further option for all those who value responsible equipment.

Featuring:

3D lap coiling enables instant use without tangles
Far lower use (1R) of conventional yarns from fossil raw materials and promotion of the use of renewable raw materials
First synthetic rope on the market to be partially made from renewable raw materials
More than 40% of the rope consists of bio-based material, which is obtained from the oil of the castor plant
Thermo Shield treatment for pleasant handling

More about this rope:

By employing this renewable resource, Edelrid reduces the usage of fossil raw materials and show that polyamide based on renewable raw materials can be used even when manufacturing personal protective equipment.