6mm Elastic Shock Cord Ropes

Polypropylene Shock Cord Hanks are available in multiple colours, and diameters of 6mm and 8mm. These elasticated shock cord hanks are sold in a handy 20m length, which can then be cut to your convenience. Note: our 20m hanks are not sold on a plastic reel.

Supple and easy to use, the shape of the Shock Cord also offers excellent resistance to abrasion, providing a flexible yet durable fixing for your tarpaulin. The central core of the cord is composed of a solid natural rubber with UV protection, while the outer braiding is a high tenacity polypropylene, again with added UV protection.

Shock cord provides a quicker and easier way to secure and unfasten tarps, and in absorbing sudden shock upon the tarpaulin, its much kinder on eyelets than a rigid product like poly rope. For this reason, bungee cord is the recommended fixing method for securing tarpaulins.

Please visit our Product Information page for details on the approximate breaking strains of this product range.

Did you know we now sell some handy hook and toggle accessories which can be used in conjunction with shock cord? Please see the Accessories page for more details.

You may also be interested in: Poly Rope.

Please note – warning: Use caution when stretching and/or releasing cord. Keep eyes, face, unprotected parts of the body & children out of any rebound path. Protective eyewear is recommended when installing any elasticated product, uncontrolled release can cause injury. Do not use for personal restraint, lifting or towing. Check cord regularly for any signs of wear or damage especially when stretched more than 25% of unstretched length.

(Images are for illustrative purposes only; colours and tarpaulin fittings (eg. eyelets, corner reinforcements) may vary as stock is sourced from multiple suppliers. Images copyright to Tarpaflex – no reproduction without the explicit consent of Tarpaflex. Please Note: All sizes are nominal and may vary slightly.)