Jute care - Fuzzies
I remove the majority of the fuzzies before shipping the rope by gently beating the ropes for 24 hours. This process also softens the ropes. I do this using a specially adapted tumble dryer - DO NOT TRY TO DO THIS AT HOME, Tumble drying rope at home can result in fibres over heating and catching fire.
However, some fuzzies remain, and the rope is likely to shed some fibres when used. This will become less and less with use. If you wish to remove the remaining fuzzies—at your own risk—this can be done by running a blue flame over the rope. This should be done in a well-ventilated area, and must be done at a reasonable speed or you risk setting fire to your rope. If any area of your rope is left over a flame for too long, it will damage the integrity of the rope and make it more prone to breaking when under a load. Once complete, run a cloth over your rope to remove as much soot as you can (some people use a cloth with a little vodka or sake on it to help remove the soot). This process will darken the rope and leave a slightly smoky smell, which some people love and some people hate.
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Quickly pass the rope over the flame
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After
