White Sisal Rope for Cat Posts and Crafts Key benefits - Safe for pets: made from natural, biodegradable sisal hemp with no oils, chemicals, or artificial agents added during manufacturing. Undyed, natural materials reduce exposure to irritants. - Durable and strong: woven from 12 small strands for good strength and long-lasting performance; suitable for repeated use and re-wrapping. - Affordable repair and DIY solution: an economical way to refurbish worn cat scratching posts, trees, towers, or pads instead of replacing the whole unit. - Versatile: suitable for pet products and a variety of home and craft applications. What this rope does - Restores worn scratching posts to a like-new condition by providing a durable, textured surface cats enjoy. - Serves as craft and decorating material for homes, offices, stair or plumbing wraps, tire decoration, and other handicrafts. Product specifications - Material: natural sisal hemp, biodegradable, undyed - Color: white - Construction: woven from 12 small strands - Standard diameter: 6 mm - Common length option shown: 98 FT (other available lengths: 66 FT and 164 FT) - Reusable and can be processed for different installations Compatibility and typical applications - Direct replacement rope for cat scratching posts, cat trees, cat towers, and cat pads - Decorative or functional wrapping for staircases, plumbing, tires, and other DIY/home projects - Handicrafts and hobby projects requiring a sturdy natural rope Easy installation (tools and simple steps) - Recommended tool: hot glue gun; thumbtacks can also be used for temporary fastening - Steps: 1. Secure one end of the rope with a small amount of hot glue or a thumbtack. 2. Wrap the rope tightly around the column or object, pressing each turn close to the previous one. 3. Periodically fix the rope with hot glue or thumbtacks as you go to keep it snug. 4. Finish by securing the final end with hot glue or a thumbtack. - Minimal tools and basic DIY skills required; results in a stable cat climbing post or neat decorative wrap. Choosing the right length - Available lengths: 66 FT, 98 FT, 164 FT. Choose more rather than less to ensure full coverage. - Guidance: - 66 FT: suitable for small posts or partial repairs. - 98 FT: typically enough to cover a large single post. - 164 FT: best when re-roping multiple posts or larger projects. - Use this calculation to estimate required rope length: Required rope length = (column height (mm) / 7 mm) × 3.14 × column diameter (This gives an approximate length needed based on the number of wraps and column circumference.) Use scenarios - Re-rope an old cat scratching post: Remove damaged rope, wrap this sisal rope tightly with hot glue at start and end points to restore a sturdy scratching surface. - Build or refresh a cat tree: Use 98 FT or 164 FT lengths to cover vertical posts on new or existing cat trees for a consistent, durable finish. - DIY home decor or craft project: Wrap stair spindles, create rustic handles, or decorate recycled tires with a natural-looking, biodegradable rope. Performance and care - Strong, textured surface attracts cats for scratching while resisting rapid wear. - Natural material is biodegradable; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture to preserve strength. - Can be trimmed and re-secured for neat finishing. Package note - Confirm the required length before ordering to avoid shortages; select 66 FT, 98 FT, or 164 FT based on your project needs.