To assist in distinguishing the different types of cordage a coloured jute yarn known as a rogue's yarn is woven into the strands of each type of rope manufactured at the Admiralty Ropery.
Ukuncedisa ekwahluleni phakathi kwentlobo ntlobo zemisonto yeentambo zerhonya elifakelwe imibala ngamibala eyaziwa ngokuba yimisonto enobutshivela egrungulelwa kwiziphotho zohlobo ngalunye lwentsontelo eyenziwayo eMkhosini wamanzi.