Care & Safety Guide — FUSION Rope Works

Safety first

The five non-negotiables

1	Keep EMT / trauma shears within arm's reach of every tie. Ours live in the storage bag.
2	Never place rope on the front of the neck, and never let pressure rest on the armpit nerve or inner elbow.
3	Numbness or tingling = untie now, discuss after. No exceptions.
4	Check in often — out loud. A tie that "looks right" can still be squeezing the wrong thing.
5	No alcohol or drugs before or during rope. Ever.

This page is education, not instruction. For serious practice, learn from a teacher in person or through a structured online course.

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A word about rope under load. Our rope is made for decorative and semi-load ties. If you ever consider suspension, that is advanced practice — get in-person instruction first, and use rated hardware.

Sizing

How much rope do you need?

Most ties use one hank per "band" of the body. When in doubt, buy 8 m hanks — they're the community standard and the most versatile.

You want to tie…	Typical rope	Suggestion
Wrist & ankle cuffs	1 × 6 m	Any single hank
Simple chest harness	2 × 8 m	First Tie Set covers it
Hip / pelvic harness	2–3 × 8 m	First Tie Set covers it
Full body harness	3–4 × 8 m	First Tie Set + 1 hank
Larger bodies or dramatic wraps	+	Use 10 m hanks

Care

Keeping jute happy

Everyday

Coil after each session and store dry, away from direct sunlight (a cotton bag in a drawer is perfect). Let the rope air out overnight after intense sessions before storing long-term.

Conditioning

Every 10–15 sessions, or whenever the rope feels dry: work a small amount of jojoba-based balm in with a cloth along the lay, then let it rest overnight on a towel. Never machine-wash; spot-clean with a barely damp cloth and dry fully before storage.

Life span

With care, our rope gives years of regular use. Retire any rope that shows broken strands, deep fraying, or a crunching feel — don't wait for it to fail mid-tie.

Break-in

Our rope arrives conditioned, but jute keeps getting better: expect it to soften and "learn" your hands over 2–3 sessions. That's the fiber's charm.

Materials

Jute, hemp or cotton?

Most people ask this before their first purchase. Short version: jute for grip and sound, hemp for longevity and load, cotton when comfort matters more than feedback.

Fiber	Grip & feel	Best for
Jute	Firm grip, dry hand, quiet sound, softens fast	Decorative & semi-load ties; the classic look
Hemp	Slightly harder lay, very strong, slow to break in	Long sessions, heavier ties, years of use
Cotton	Soft and stretchy, little friction, holds less well	First-timers, sensory play, gentle practice

We make jute only — one fiber, done properly, beats four done halfway.

FAQ

Everything else

What exactly is the rope treated with?

Natural jute; fiber-reactive dye for the colored ropes; food-grade jojoba oil. No fragrances, no softeners, no chemical treatments of any kind.

How discreet is the packaging, really?

Plain courier bag or kraft box, no branding, no product names. Sender line reads "A. Studio". Nothing on the customs label describes the contents beyond "textile goods".

Which countries do you ship to?

We ship worldwide: US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and beyond. Free over $120, otherwise a flat $9.90. If local regulations prevent delivery of bondage goods, we'll cancel and refund — worth checking your local rules if you're unsure.

Can I return rope?

Within 14 days, unused and in original packaging, for any reason. For hygiene reasons we cannot accept rope that has been used. If anything arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it, no return needed.

Natural, black or oxblood?

Natural is the classic look and shows the fiber at its best. Black reads formal and dresses up any skin tone. Oxblood is our signature — deep wine-red, dramatic under warm light. All three are the same rope underneath.

Do you make custom colors or diameters?

Small custom dye lots (minimum 4 hanks) are possible between production runs — email hello@fusionsm.com with the color and quantity. We currently make 6 mm only; 5 mm is in testing.

Care, safety & sizing