A low cost, low weight (floating), UV resistant, and a high quality tensile synthetic rope, manufactured from extruded copolymer fibres, whose properties result in ropes that size for size are almost triple the strength of traditional manila natural fibre ropes, and almost 50% stronger than conventional tape polypropylene ropes. These ropes have very good abrasion resistance and are manufactured in various colours, and to different specifications depending on their particular use and customer requirements.