Credits

Photo and video credits

Some photos and the homepage video are freely licensed works by other people. They are credited here as their licences require.

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Homepage background video“How ropes are made” by Amada44, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Trimmed, resized, colour-adjusted and compressed by Globix; this edited version is shared under the same licence.
Manila RopeAbaca (manila) fibre and rope samples in a textile museum display. Photo: Joep Vogels, Textielmuseum Tilburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Sisal RopeLoose sisal fibres. Photo: Achim Raschka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Sisal RopeSisal agave plant growing in the field. Photo: Ngangaesther, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Jute Rope and Twine (main photo)Coil of twisted jute rope. Photo: Olga Aleksandra, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Jute Rope and TwineClose-up of three-strand jute rope. Photo: Olga Aleksandra, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Cotton Rope, Cord and TwineSoft white cotton rope. Photo: Carlos Ebert, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Cotton Rope, Cord and TwineReel of red waxed cotton cord. Photo: Mauro Cateb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Synthetic and Marine Rope (main photo)Mooring line made fast to a yellow bollard. Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Synthetic and Marine RopeSailors handling a heavy mooring line on deck. Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Molly A. Burgess, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Synthetic and Marine RopeMooring line running from a bollard on the pier. Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Braided RopeBraided rope used as a jetty handrail. Photo: W.carter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Braided Rope (main photo)Detail of braided mooring rope in a dockyard. Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Jute Yarn and Rope NetSpools of jute yarn in a mill. Photo: Juteindustry, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Jute Yarn and Rope NetHeap of rope and fishing net. Photo: Partonez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Coir Fibre and Sisal Yarn (main photo)Coil of coir rope on display. Photo: Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Coir Fibre and Sisal YarnBundle of coir rope. Photo: Thamizhpparithi Maari, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Specialist and Tactical RopeRope climb during military physical training. Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Hazelbaker, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Specialist and Tactical RopeAthlete climbing a gym rope. Photo: Samuell1990, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Rope HardwareGalvanised wire rope thimble. Photo: 魔私利戸, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Rope HardwareWire rope eye with thimble and pressed ferrule. Photo: Bernard S. Jansen, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Rope HardwareWire rope termination with thimble. Photo: S.J. de Waard, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brass HardwareOrnate brass door hinge. Photo: Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brass HardwareBrass door hinge on a wooden door. Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brass Hose FittingsFire hose with coupling. Photo: Ysignal, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brass Hose FittingsHose coupling. Photo: HBR, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brass Hose FittingsCoiled fire hose with coupling. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brass Valves and TapsBrass fire valve. Photo: R. Henrik Nilsson, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Bronze and Copper AlloyCopper earthing busbar. Photo: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Bronze and Copper AlloyCopper busbars in an electrical panel. Photo: Audriusa, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Copper Bar, Tube and BilletCopper tubing. Photo: Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Copper Sheet and StripCopper cathode plates loaded on a rail wagon. Photo: Benjamin Goetzinger, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Copper WireCopper conductors in electrical cable. Photo: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Copper WireElectrician coiling copper wire. Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Rubber SheetStacks of natural rubber sheets. Photo: Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Brake LiningBrake shoes with friction lining. Photo: Maly LOLek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Wool Felt Sheet (main photo)Coloured wool felt sheets. Photo: Andiec, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Perforated SheetPerforated steel sheet. Photo: Tahini, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Perforated SheetPerforated metal sheet. Photo: BentaxGermany, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Steel Flanges (main photo)Stainless steel and aluminium flange assembly. Photo: U.S. National Archives (author unknown), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Steel FlangesStacks of steel flanges in a workshop. Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Gate Valve (main photo)Large gate valves. Photo: Khepster at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Gate ValveClosed gate valve on a pipeline. Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
U-Bolts and Pipe HangersU-bolt with thread length, inside height and diameter marked. Photo: Graphskill, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Fog and Mist NozzlesWater spray nozzle producing a fine mist. Photo: Ounapuu-pikas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Fog and Mist NozzlesFog misting nozzles in use outdoors. Photo: KaiKemmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Suction and Air HoseHard suction hose on a fire engine. Photo: Jonathan Clemens, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Suction and Air HoseLarge-bore suction hose used for pumping water. Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael Moriatis, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Conveyor BeltBelt conveyor running through a tunnel. Photo: Hugh Venables, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Stainless Steel Rod and Sheet (main photo)Bundles of stainless steel bars. Photo: Federal Highway Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Zinc Round BarZinc sacrificial anodes. Photo: Hannes Grobe, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Zinc Round BarZinc galvanic anode. Photo: Hannes Grobe, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Lead SheetLead flashing around a chimney stack. Photo: Kolforn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Lead SheetLead flashing on a chapel roof. Photo: A.-K. D., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Hessian ClothClose-up of hessian (burlap) weave. Photo: Rico Cilliers and colormass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Hessian ClothHessian sacks of coffee. Photo: Nolabob, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Jute FeltRaw jute fibre in Kolkata. Photo: Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
Boiler SuitWelders at work in coveralls. Photo: Minette Lontsie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.
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