Because it is not so reliable as manila it is not used for boats’ falls, slings or for any purpose where the parting of the rope may endanger life.
Ngenxa yokuba ithembeke kakhulu njengemanila ayisetyenziselwa ukuhliswa kwezikhitshana, kwizilinge okanye nakowuphina umsebenzi apho ukwahlulwa kwentsontelo kunokubeka ubomi babantu engozini.