Rope Materials

There is no "ONE" absolutely right rope for Japanese bondage.  There are traditional materials and there are modern rope materials.  Many can be suitable for a pleasurable bondage experience. 

Nylon rope is strong, looks slick and is readily available at hardware stores. Marine rope materials can be good, however, some of it is glazed (polished) in a way that it doesn't safely hold knots; in this later category we find highly polished polyester and some of the polypropylene that can be to stiff to tie effectively.

Hemp and Cotton ropes have long been the standard for use in Japanese bondage. Hemp lends itself to this form of bondage because of its natural properties. The coarse texture of the rope creates a gentle abrasion against the skin, which is delightful, but it also makes it superior to synthetics in its ability to bind against itself for knot stability.

Sisal rope - Some people use sisal rope and like the effect and the physical discomfort it can provide. Sisal rope can also sliver and cause infection. Additionally, a good many people are allergic to the petrochemicals that sisal rope is treated with to keep bugs from eating it.