Battling Rope - 36mm Synthetic Poly Hemp with Sealed EndsSynthetic polyhemp gym ropes are great for toning and shaping your body. Battling ropes come with 15cm of shrink wrapped ends ends giving the user that extra grip, and protecting the bare hands from the fibres. Synthetic Polyhemp Rope Synthetic Polyhemp rope has the look and feel of natural hemp. Synthetic polyhemp, also know as Hempex is weatherproof, meaning it will not shrink when wet. Synthetic Polyhemp is: Weatherproof Rot proof Does not shrink