Ropes, Tapes & Fixation | Bondage & Restrai

The cuerda bondage is the only accessory in this section that does not forgive improvisation. A padded handcuff spreads the pressure by design; A rope does exactly what you tell it to do, and that's both its appeal and its risk.

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Standard measurements and why they exist

In tying practice, two figures have been standardized, and knowing them avoids purchasing useless material.

The usual thickness is 6 millimeters. Below 5 millimeters the rope digs in and concentrates pressure on a very fine line, which is just what to avoid. Above 8 millimeters it is rigid and difficult to tie accurately.

The reference length is 7 to 8 meters per piece. That measurement is not arbitrary: it is what allows most torso bindings to be completed without splices, folded in half. A reasonable starting set is two or three ropes of that length, plus a short one of three or four meters for wrists and ankles.

The materials, one by one

Algodón. Gentle from the first use, non-irritating and the most forgiving to begin with. It loosens a little with tension, which is an advantage when learning.
Yute y cáñamo. The traditional ones of cuerda shibari. They have a natural grip, the knots do not slip and they transmit a very characteristic texture sensation. They require prior preparation and are not washed in water.
Nailon. Resistant, machine washable and with a silky touch. Its drawback is that it is slippery, so the knots tend to tighten on their own under tension, and that makes it less recommended for those starting out.
Cinta adhesiva de bondage. It is not adhesive on the skin, it only adheres to itself. It is the fastest option and the only one that does not require knowing knots.

Where it is tied and where it is not

This is the part that no catalog includes and the one that matters most.

Safe areas are those with muscle mass or bone structure underneath: wrists with wide laps, forearms, thighs, torso over the rib cage.

The areas to avoid are the armpits, the inside of the arm near the elbow, the side of the neck, the crook of the knee and the hollow of the groin. They are points where nerves and vessels pass superficially, and there sustained pressure can leave consequences for days or weeks.

And the collar is never tied, under any configuration. Also do not leave a rope that passes near the neck if there is a possibility of the person moving.

The rules of a session

Always spread the pressure over several turns instead of just one. Three or four parallel wraps on one wrist are much more comfortable and safer than a single tight one.

Check with two fingers: they should pass between the rope and the skin without forcing. Check the temperature, color and sensitivity of your hands and feet every ten or fifteen minutes. If tingling, numbness, paleness or cold appear, let go immediately and without discussion.

Have emergency scissors on hand, with the blunt tip and curved blade, before making the first turn. Not after. And the tied person is not left alone for a moment.

Suspended tying is outside of what can be learned in writing, and should not be attempted without in-person training.

Material care

Cotton and nylon are washed in a mesh bag, in cold water, and dried stretched or hung. Jute and hemp are not washed by immersion: they are dry cleaned and treated from time to time with specific oil to keep the fiber flexible.

Store ropes wound into a skein, never in a tight ball, and check them before each use for frayed or thinned areas.

The rest of the range

If you'd rather start with something that already distributes pressure by design, check out Handcuffs & Restraints. Full sets are at Bondage Kits & Sets, necklaces at Collars & Chokers, and the general category at Restraints & Bondage Foundations.

The materials, compared

Each material behaves differently in the knot, in the skin and in the time it lasts. This is the quick reference.

Materials	Touch	Knot Grip	Reusable	Level
Cotton	Soft	Good	Yes	Initial
Jute	Rough	Very good	Yes, with maintenance	Advanced
Nylon	Silky	Loosens	Yes	Intermediate
Adhesive bondage tape	Smooth	Hits herself	Single use	Initial
Silicone tape	Soft	Adheres without glue	Yes	Initial

The buckled and padded alternatives are at Restraints & Bondage Foundations, and the sensory pieces that usually accompany them are at Hoods, Masks & Blindfolds.

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