ABOUT

 

Born to upcycle. Against excessive waste. We love new challenges. Nature. Sports. Change.

"soulseil combines passion: climbing, design, and craftsmanship! We truly thrive on creation and movement! True to our motto 'Reclaiming. Enhancing.', we strive to highlight and emphasize the VALUE of climbing ropes as much as possible. Recycled climbing ropes form the basis of our simple and useful products, demonstrating that even durable plastic materials can be repurposed."

Ropes catch falls. Accompany. Save. They remind us of routes. Triumphs. Beautiful moments. Stories. Immortalized in soulseil.

As individual as each of our products is, so unique is the story of each rope: it is the peculiarities, the rough edges, and the scars that make it special.

"Together with friends and partners, we are constantly working on new ideas. We are driven by the intention to create useful things and to make beautiful objects – with joy and fun in what we do! We work and live in Graz. So, if you would like to pick up your order in Graz, simply select 'Pickup' at checkout, and we will contact you to arrange an appointment. This saves us shipping costs."

FAQ:

• WHY THE NAME "soulseil"?

Our name "soulseil" has several meanings: On the one hand, it refers to the "souls" of climbing ropes, i.e., the inner ropes. On the other hand, it alludes to the "soul" of the climbing rope that lives on in a new product. And of course: soulseil also stands for music, no question.

• WHERE DO THE ROPES COME FROM?

The discarded ropes come partly from climbing gyms, which replace them for safety reasons. We reduce this plastic waste by reusing the rope, consisting of polyacrylic, nylon, and more. Additionally, we receive ropes from climbers and customers who replace their ropes after years of use. These ropes are the "special ones" for us – our "soulseile": ropes with history and experiences. You can read more about this HERE.

• CAN I DONATE MY OLD CLIMBING ROPE?

If you have old climbing ropes that you no longer need, do not hesitate to drop them off with us. Together, we can help keep nature clean and preserve memories of past adventures. Become part of our project and enable new things to emerge. Further information about our collection points in Innsbruck, Graz, and other locations can be found HERE.

• HOW ARE THE ROPES PROCESSED?

After receiving the often dirty and worn ropes, several steps are necessary: (1) Washing, (2) Drying, (3) Sorting. Only then does the actual craftsmanship begin: Measuring, Cutting, Pulling, Winding, Pressing, Tying, Whipping, Braiding, Dyeing, Gluing, Burning, "Hatz'n" (a colloquial term for various manual processing steps) and many other processing steps.

• HOW ARE ROPES CONSTRUCTED?

Climbing ropes look different: monochromatic, two-colored, brightly patterned – they often reflect the fashion of their production era. While hemp ropes were still used for climbing up until the 1960s, modern ropes are mostly made of polyacrylic and are constructed according to the "kernmantle construction":

(1) The sheath: The colorful exterior of the rope consists of a PP mixture. PP stands for polypropylene, a plastic compound.

(2) The core: Underneath the sheath are the true lifesavers – the inner ropes. These are extremely robust, strong, and often imperfectly beautiful. We use them to make unique spectacle straps and as packaging material.

• ARE "NEW" PRODUCTS ALSO USED?

Apart from auxiliary materials like glue, eyelets, beads, carabiners, and screws, little to nothing new is purchased by us. If we do need new items, we primarily resort to second-hand or deadstock goods, such as our accessory cords, from which colorful spectacle straps, as well as wrist and ankle bands, are made.

• IN WHICH SHOPS ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SOLD?

Nature has a heartbeat too.



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soulseil sustainability

| VALUE |
For us, it's about the value of each individual item. The worth of each individual product. After all, every product originates from a human idea. With meaning and purpose. We have rediscovered and highlighted this value of climbing ropes with soulseil.
    | CONSCIOUS |
    Since our inception in 2019, we have pursued a conscious and sustainable design concept. This includes the selection of the right materials: from recycled ropes to old, unused second-hand and deadstock goods, which are used in both production and packaging processes. We strive for a sustainable orientation in all soulseil activities to counteract the fast-paced, disposable culture – out of love for nature and ourselves.

    | DURABILITY |
    As much as possible, we complement the robust and durable climbing rope with high-quality components and materials. In this way, we actively contribute to avoiding waste and create products that are made to last.

    | UTILITY |

    The most important thing about the whole endeavor is its utility (and the joy, but that goes without saying). Our goal is to create products that are needed. Products that are useful. Because from utility, value arises. And that is what we prioritize.

    Furthermore, we are proud members of ZERO WASTE AUSTRIA.