Learn and Understand More About Your Flow Rope!

Flow Rope Care

  • The more you use it, the more you consume it. 

    The better care you have for it, the better condition it will be in.

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    • Cleaning - Use a disinfectant spray or wipes to do so. Markings may be permanent, but at least it's sanitized.

    • Keep It Dry - Avoid getting wet if possible. When flow ropes get wet, synthetic fibers react. When not properly dried, it is exposed to mildew and/or mold build up.

      Some ropes are also hygroscopic - meaning the material reacts to moisture (or water).

    • Surface Matters - Harsher surfaces will lead to more "wear and tear". Smoother surfaces will lead to less "wear and tear". 

      Use a yoga mat, puzzle mat, or a smoother surface to avoid harsh abrasion if desired.

    • Proper Storage - Storing your flow rope in a rope bag will protect if from it getting caught from sharp object and keeps it protected.

    • Remove Added Knots After Each Use - A great way to practice after care. By doing so, you can avoid a knot permanently getting stuck on your rope and deforming the shape of the rope. Important: this happens OVER TIME. Not overnight. 

  • Wear and Tear is a normal part of the product's life cycle.

    The most common wear and tear is typically found at the center of the rope and a few inches above the handles.

    The biggest contributor to wear and tear is friction - where synthetic fibers are exposed to abrasion. (Think of the part of the rope that hits the ground over and over again.)

    It is impossible to keep it in brand new condition while enjoying the product for what it's meant for - to be used and loved!

    • Shorten Your Rope - Do so by adding extra knots. Do Not CUT.

    • Cleaning - Do so by using a disinfectant spray or wipe. Do Not use washer. Avoid getting wet.

    • Drying -  Do so by drying with a fan for 24 hours. Do Not use dryer or sun dry.

    • Protection - Do store in rope bag. Do Not put flow rope near zippers or pointy objects as it may get caught and pull strands of fibers.

    • Removing Parts - Do not remove (or undo) handles. Tampering with the product design will void your Lifetime Guarantee.
    • YES, people still flow at the beach or by the water regardless of the recommendation of keeping your rope dry. Your flow rope, ultimately, will be just fine :)
    • YES, people still flow on harsh surfaces and their flow ropes are just fine. Flowing on harsh surfaces speeds up the wear and tear. That's all ! If you don't mind seeing "love marks" on your rope, feel free to use it as you please :) 
    • YES, people actually own multiple ropes for multiple applications! It is common to have an indoor, outdoor, and "beater" rope. By having a dedicated rope, it eliminates a lot decisions that you need to make if you are very particular about your gear.

Over half a decade of experience, and we're here to shed light!

"Why Is This Happening?"

    • Swelling (General) - Swelling refers to the rope getting thicker. Reasons why a rope swells varies from the rope's material, environment, usage, and care. Swelling is typically much more obvious as ropes get thicker. They are much less noticeable on thinner ropes. Additionally, the softer the rope the more likely it will swell. Why? Because there is more room to be flexible with the fibers.

    • Swelling (in Heavy Ropes) - If you own a rope with a separate handle (such as a heavy rope) or one that is NOT knotted, you may notice "swelling" right above the handle prior to using. The handle squeezes the material upwards and the fibers are compressed.


    • "Swelling" (Regular Ropes) - If you own a rope that has a knotted handle, swelling may show as it goes through wear and tear. This is normal, and simply how ropes work. This may be most obvious at the center of the rope and on top of the handles.
    • Length Shrinkage - All flow ropes, regardless of brand, are subject to length shrinkage throughout use + time.

    • Reasons For Shrinkage - Your flow rope may have gotten shorter for various reasons:

      (1) Material - Some ropes are made with hygroscopic material which is much more sensitive to moisture.

      (2) Environment - Humidity and rain are common contributors.

      (3) Usage - Using flow ropes in water, rain, or washing your flow rope.

    • Where Does the Shrinkage Go? - When your rope experiences shrinkage, it doesn't evaporate into thin air. It goes into the diameter. and gets thicker.

    • Rope Elongation - Elongation can occur due to load.

  • Rope length is perhaps the most complex subject to cover. With over half a decade of experience, this topic remains at the top of the chart with our customers and community.

    This portion is a longer read, but we believe it's worth your time!

    Unlike a ruler, flow ropes aren't rigid. In fact, flow ropes don't have a fixed length -instead, it has a nominal length.

    Nominal length is the nameplate length of something—the length it’s called or sold as, not a guarantee of the exact length at every moment. In other words, there is a "+/-" nuance at any given moment.

    This might sound daunting especially for folks who are particular about exact measurements. If you feel inconvenienced by this, we are right there with you!

    For example: When we advertise an 8 FT flow rope length, we advertise as nominal length. That means "it is about 8 FT" - it might measure shorter when you remove it from the bag for the first time, it measure longer when you run your hands on the rope and give it some tension.

    As a fun exercise, you can try coiling your flow rope with a tape measure set on the floor. Measure without tension.

    Now, repeat the measurement but this time run your hands through the rope and add some tension.

    TADA! Two different measurements.

    The "+/-" nuance will vary per rope. Each model has unique blends of fibers, and how the rope behaves will also vary.

    Behavior: We have found through research that firmer ropes stay closer to the nominal length, whereas softer ropes have more stretch in them. This stretch also presents as what you might think is shrinkage.

    SLUSHROPES prides itself in the products we send out all across the globe. We have a dedicated team that measures each rope prior to shipment.

  • If you find yourself one day with your flow rope and see a strand of fiber sticking out, it is due to the rope getting caught to an object.

    It can be the zipper or a loose pen in your bag, or a splinter from your wooden deck that you practice from.

    It typically happens unnoticed.

    Click here to see how to repair it easily!

  • Ropes fray because of abrasion and overall environment.

    The typical fraying occurs at the center of the rope, where it has the most friction with the ground.

    It is not uncommon to see flowmies using a flow rope in this condition. In fact, it is a widely appreciated sight to see - a rope that's being loved and used for its purpose. A flowmie that has put in the time towards mastery.

    If this bothers you, simply use a protective flooring when you practice.