Sustainable Rope

Marlow Ropes: Leading the Way in Sustainable Rope Manufacturing

Marlow Ropes are helping turn the tide on sustainable manufacturing by improving energy efficiency, responsible material sourcing, and waste reduction across their operations.

Since 2018, they’ve been developing ropes made with sustainably sourced fibres, now used throughout their standard synthetic ranges. Their UK manufacturing plant is run with a strong focus on ethical and efficient practices, supporting a more sustainable future for the entire industry.

Marlow recognise that their work impacts both local communities and the wider global environment, and they remain committed to minimising negative effects wherever possible.

All of Marlow’s eco-focused innovations sit under a single banner: BLUE OCEAN®.

The BLUE OCEAN® range reduces dependence on fossil fuels by using fibres made from waste plastic or natural sources—an important step forward for environmentally conscious yachting and boating.

The BLUE OCEAN® mark represents Marlow’s promise: a commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible manufacturing at every stage of their process.

BLUE OCEAN® Yarn

Marlow BLUE OCEAN® yarn is GRS certified and manufactured from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles collected from disposal units.

The bottles are manufactured into recycled polyester (rPET), to produce a yarn which has the same specifications and technical characteristics as polyester yarn, manufactured using virgin feedstock.

BLUE OCEAN® yarn can be recycled again at the end of its life, therefore aiding a circular economy, as long as it has not been mixed with any other chemicals or fibre materials.

Yachting with BLUE OCEAN®

Since the launch of the award-winning BLUE OCEAN® DOCKLINE in 2018, Marlow have been working hard to innovate, develop and educate the global sailing community about the materials they use in their rope-making to achieve the best quality and performance.

Marlow are the first rope-maker in the Leisure Marine industry to introduce rope products made from recycled and sustainably sourced materials that don’t compromise on performance.

Running Rigging

Marlow BLUE OCEAN® DOUBLEBRAID is the latest addition to the eco-conscious Blue Ocean® product range, manufactured from 100% sustainable materials.

BLUE OCEAN® DOUBLEBRAID Facts, Features and Plus Factors:

• Heat-set braid-on-braid construction
• Firm, but flexible composition
• Comfortable in the hand
• Produced from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles
• Excellent, uncompromised strength and low stretch performance
• Suitable for all running rigging applications on cruising yachts

BLUE OCEAN® DOUBLEBRAID Data Sheet – PDF

Mooring Lines

Marlow BLUE OCEAN® DOCKLINE, made from 100% recycled plastic bottles, with years of proven mooring line performance.

Marlow Premium Dockline, manufactured exclusively from rPET (recycled polyester yarn) was the first development of this type in the yachting world.
Not only is it made from recycled yarn, it is also recyclable at the end of its working life.

Sustainability Provenance:

• 100% Post-Consumer Label Grade, Recycled Polyester Yarn (label grade Post-Consumer)
• The yarn originates in the EU and is certificated to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

BLUE OCEAN® DOCKLINE Data Sheet – PDF