Ropeye
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersMilan, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Ropeye firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ropeye
- Legal name
- Fiber Solution OU
- Website
- https://ropeye.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ropeye industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Rigging Hardware
- NAICS
- Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)
- SIC
- Knitting Mills (2250), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)
Keywords
Where Ropeye is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Milan
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Ropeye business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Direct E-commerce Hardware Sales: One-time direct sales of marine hardware products (padeyes, loops, rings, TDPs, SLRs, MAXI, Stick-on family, apparel, shoes) via the Shopify-powered ropeye.com online shop in euros. Products are sold individually and as multi-unit bundles with discounts up to 30%.
- Dealer / Distributor Channel Sales: Wholesale and reseller distribution via an international dealer network (XPO in France, Kingfisher Yacht Ropes in UK, Equipyacht in Spain/Portugal, Nowacore in Poland, Kingspoke in USA, Rope Monkey's in Canada, Any Port Marine / One Stop Marine in Australia, A-Z Marine Services in NZ, Whelperson Marine in China).
- B2B Shipyard / Project Sales: Direct B2B sales to shipyards and boatbuilders (e.g., Mayla Yacht, Gunboat, Neo Yacht, Italian shipyards) with custom technical consultations, bespoke deck-plan layouts, and tailored rigging solutions for new builds and refits.
- Apparel and Branded Goods: Sales of branded apparel and lifestyle products (organic cotton t-shirts, hoodies, beanie, cap, handmade leather shoes) directly through the online shop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye X Padeye - €22.00 (single unit) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye XS Padeye - €18.00 (single unit) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye XXS Padeye - €16.00 (single unit) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye MAXI 100 LOOP - €1,205.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye MAXI 80 LOOP - €790.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Pro Loop - €152.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Loop - from €75.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye TWINLINE - from €55.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Double TDP - from €42.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye TDP - from €21.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye SLR - from €16.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Stick-On Bolt - from €25.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Stick-On K - €8.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Stick-On Ring - from €62.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Stick-On Block H18 - €69.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Stick-On Block H29 - €81.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Stick-On Eyestrap - €8.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Beanie - €34.50 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Hoodie - €66.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye T-Shirt - €24.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Handmade Shoes - from €210.00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ropeye Flat Peak - €14.50 |
| Other | — | Product Bundles - up to -30% discount |
Go-to-market motion5 records
Distribution channels13 records
Marketing channels12 records
Ropeye product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ropeye designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-light composite marine rigging hardware — textile padeyes, loops, self-locking rings, through-deck pushings, and adhesive-mounted blocks — built from carbon fiber, glass fiber, and Dyneema textile. The portfolio replaces traditional bolted steel padeyes and metal fasteners on sailboats, motor boats, and light aircraft, eliminating the need to drill holes in decks through stick-on adhesive mounting technology.
Product overview
Ropeye offers a modular platform of ultra-light composite marine rigging hardware — built around carbon fiber, glass fiber, and Dyneema textile components — that replaces traditional metal padeyes and fasteners on sailing yachts. The portfolio centers on the X-Family of textile padeyes (Ropeye X, XS, XXS) for low-load interior organization, the heavier-duty Ropeye Loop and Ropeye Pro Loop (with the D28 variant) for through-deck high-load attachment, and the top-tier Ropeye MAXI 80 LOOP and MAXI 100 LOOP for racing-class loads up to 5,000 kg SWL. Complementary add-on modules extend the platform: the Ropeye TWINLINE, Ropeye TDP and Double TDP through-deck bushings, the Ropeye SLR self-locking rings, and the full Stick-on range (Stick-on K, Stick-on Bolt, Stick-on Ring, Stick-on Block H18 with Harken FLY Block 18, Stick-on Block H29 with Harken 29 T2 Carboblock, and Stick-on Eyestrap). All components are modular and combinable for custom deck layouts and are offered individually or as multi-piece discounted bundles. A lifestyle apparel line (T-Shirt, Hoodie, Flat Peak cap, Beanie, Handmade Shoes) extends the brand beyond hardware. Ropeye serves four primary usage segments: nautical & racing (including IMOCA 60, Class 40, America's Cup and production racing), aeronautics (in partnership with Elix Aircraft), professional & sport fishing (MLF Europe Cup), and outdoor/camper & caravan interior anchor points.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ropeye X Stick-on textile padeye from the X-Family with safe working load 150 kg (300 kg breaking load); pad 50 mm, loop 40 mm. Used as inside fittings to organize equipment without drilling holes.
- Ropeye XS Stick-on textile padeye with safe working load 100 kg (200 kg breaking load); pad 40 mm, loop 30 mm. Available in carbon fiber and glass fiber. Used as inside fittings to organize attachments without drilling holes.
- Ropeye XXS Stick-on textile padeye with safe working load 75 kg; pad 30 mm, loop 20 mm. Available in carbon fiber and glass fiber variants. Used as inside fittings for small attachments without drilling holes.
- Ropeye Pro Loop Heavy-duty deck attachment loop for loads in any direction. Variants: PRO50 (MBL 1.1T), PRO60 (MBL 2.2T), PRO70 (MBL 3.5T). Requires Ropeye Double TDP and SLR for installation (sold separately).
- Ropeye Loop Deck attachment padeye for loading angles close to 90 degrees; can also be used as a stick-on attachment. Variants: Loop 4 (SWL 400 kg), Loop 5 (SWL 725 kg), Loop 6 (SWL 975 kg). Requires TDP and SLR (sold separately).
- Ropeye Pro Loop D28 Larger, stronger variant of the Ropeye Pro Loop with smoother surface to prevent textile wear; modular design enabling replacement of the textile without removing the full loop structure.
- Ropeye MAXI 80 LOOP Heavy-duty replaceable loop with SWL 3,500 kg and MWL 7,000 kg. Available in 80 mm, 100 mm, and 120 mm loop lengths. The ring is ordered separately.
- Ropeye MAXI 100 LOOP Heavy-duty replaceable loop with SWL 5,000 kg and MWL 10,000 kg. Built with Corrax Double TDP and Carbon RTM details. Available in 80 mm, 100 mm, and 120 mm loop lengths.
- Ropeye TWINLINE Dual-line padeye that attaches a block straight to Ropeye without additional parts, with adjustable noose length. Variants: TWL4, TWL5, TWL6. Available in carbon fiber and glass fiber.
- Ropeye Stick-on K Adhesive-mounted K-attach point for inside and outside use to organize cushion covers, awnings, and other equipment without drilling holes. Available in carbon fiber and glass fiber.
- Ropeye Stick-on Bolt Adhesive-mounted bolt for organizing lines, wires, and equipment without drilling. Available in aluminum (Male 30/40/50 mm) and stainless steel (M5/M6, Male and Female, 15-30 mm) variants.
- Ropeye Stick-on Ring Adhesive-mounted ring fitting for boat interiors to organize lines, wires, or other equipment without drilling. Available in 10 mm and 14 mm inner diameter variants and multiple materials.
- Ropeye Stick-on Block H18 Adhesive-mounted block integrating Harken FLY Block 18; standard loop length to block base 25 mm (or 50 mm variant), pad 40 mm. Designed for organizing lines and equipment without drilling.
- Ropeye Stick-on Block H29 Adhesive-mounted block integrating Harken 29 T2 Carboblock; pad 50 mm. Available in XS + 29H (25 mm) and XS + 29H (50 mm) configurations. Designed for organizing lines without drilling.
- Ropeye Stick-on Eyestrap Adhesive-mounted eyestrap from the Ropeye Stick-on range for organizing equipment without drilling holes.
- Ropeye TDP (Through Deck Pushing) Through-deck component designed to protect the deck from sheaving when using Ropeye Loop or other through-deck applications. Variants: TDP 12, TDP 14, TDP 16, TDP 18.
- Ropeye Double TDP Adjustable waterproof through-deck pushing that strengthens the deck and protects against abrasion. Variants: DTDP 10, DTDP 14, DTDP 18 for deck thicknesses 10-50 mm.
- Ropeye SLR (Self-Locking Ring) Anodised aluminium self-locking rings designed to lock rope naturally inside the ring channel. Variants: SLR 7-10, 10-14, 14-20, 20-28, 28-38.
- Custom Deck Plan Design Service Free bespoke deck-plan layout service for shipyards, boatbuilders, and individual customers: prospects send an image or PDF of their deck and Ropeye designers return a custom proposal with all Ropeye items and tech specs.
- Ropeye T-Shirt 90% organic cotton unisex T-shirt designed for sailors with reinforced neck and shoulder, ideal for warm-weather sailing or dock wear.
- Ropeye Hoodie 85% organic cotton unisex hoodie with double webbing to protect the neck from wind, designed for chilly sailing days. Available in S–XXL.
- Ropeye Beanie Hand-knitted 100% organic cotton unisex beanie designed for sailors to protect against the sun. Available in white and black.
- Ropeye Flat Peak (cap) Adjustable cap with net at the back for breathability, designed to protect sailors from sun and water spray. Available in black.
- Ropeye Handmade Shoes Fully handcrafted leather shoes made by hand using only natural and vegetable-based materials, free from chromium. Lined with antibacterial thermal fabric with anatomical antibacterial insole. Sizes 36-45, handcrafted to order with 2-3 week delivery.
Companies that use Ropeye
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Ropeye technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Ropeye partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
30 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and moderate.
- Antal Group (Antal Srl)flagshipStrategic technical collaboration announced February 10, 2026 in Padova. Objective: offer on selected projects, particularly in the racing world, a complete 360-degree mutual offering. Antal (Padua) is specialized in hardware for sailing yachts of any size. Ropeye's manufacturing site is in Tallinn but ownership is between Padua and Milan. Both companies share roots in the Padova area, combining expertise to strengthen international growth. Antal brings a network of distributors in 21 countries.
- Polito Sailing Team (Politecnico di Torino)coreStrategic collaboration supporting the Polito Sailing Team, a student-driven initiative from the Politecnico di Torino developing the Tucana, a foiling monohull for the 1001VelaCup. Ropeye provides state-of-the-art composite hardware and technical know-how; the team chose Ropeye for reliability, durability, versatility, and ease of installation on the VICTORIA Moth.
- Lisa R (Ker 46 - Giovanni Di Vincenzo)flagshipReference customer collaboration: during the 2024/25 winter refit Ropeye was actively involved in redesign and optimization of all onboard systems (weight reduction, efficiency improvement, high-load sealing). Integrated Ropeye Loop + TDP, Pro Loop for high-load Jennaker/Code 0 sheets, and X Padeyes throughout the interior. Lisa R won IRC 0/1 at SNIM 2025.
- Neo Yacht (NEO350)corePartnership at Cannes Yachting Festival (September 2024): Ropeye onboard Neo's new models showcasing practical application as an outstanding rigging solution; visitors can admire Neo Yacht proposals and see Ropeye installations.
- Elix AircraftcorePartnership launched June 2024 bringing Ropeye into the aircraft industry. Elix Aircraft, based in La Rochelle (where sky and sea meet), integrated Ropeye into their certified aircraft, valuing the lightweight, easy-to-install, durable solutions. Elix offers a certified aircraft up to 70% more fuel efficient than the vast majority of certified aircraft.
- Formula E World Championship (E1 Series / electric powerboat racing)flagshipRopeye is proudly rigging all Formula E boats that participate in the world championship (which held its second meet in Venice). Lightweight, carbon-made and extremely strong solutions are used; products even used to pull boats in and out of the water, avoiding heavy attachment points and deck drilling.
- XPO (France dealer - 20 rue du Tourmentin, Z.A. des Minimes, 17000 La Rochelle)flagshipAuthorized Ropeye dealer in France. Note: subsequently acquired by the Antal Group, which then announced a separate strategic collaboration with Ropeye in Feb 2026.
- Kingfisher Yacht Ropes (UK - Mirfield, West Yorkshire)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in the United Kingdom via Riverside Works, Mirfield, West Yorkshire WF14 9DL.
- Equipyacht (Spain & Portugal - Barcelona & Palma)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer for Spain and Portugal, with two locations: Barcelona (Passeig Joan de Borbó 144-146, 08039) and Palma (Carrer de Tetuan, 26, 07011).
- Nowacore (Poland - Pruszcz Gdanski)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in Poland, based at Karpinskiego 8 str, 83-000 Pruszcz Gdanski.
- Kingspoke (USA - Newport)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in the United States, based in Newport.
- Rope Monkey's (Canada - North Saanich, BC)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in Canada, based at 2075 Tryon Rd Unit C01, North Saanich, BC V8L3X9.
- Any Port Marine (Australia - Mona Vale, NSW)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in Australia (4B Wilmette Place, Mona Vale, NSW 2103).
- One Stop Marine (Australia - Mosman)minorAuthorized Ropeye dealer in Australia based at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, 75 Lower Parriwi Rd, Mosman 2088.
- A-Z Marine Services Ltd (New Zealand - Auckland/Kumeu)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in New Zealand (P.O. Box 580, Kumeu, Auckland 0841); also operates the ropeye.co.nz domain.
- Whelperson Marine Co. (China - Shenzhen)coreAuthorized Ropeye dealer in China, based in Room 2401, Unit B, Building 8, Ba Guang Western District, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen.
- Shopify Inc.flagshipShopify provides the online e-commerce platform powering the ropeye.com online store; credit card data encrypted via PCI-DSS through Shopify's secure servers.
- SquarespaceflagshipSquarespace hosts the ropeye.com website and sets cookies for cross-site request forgery prevention (crumb cookie) and visitor analytics (ss_cvr, ss_cvt).
- Sikaflex (Sika)coreRecommended adhesive (Sikaflex 291i or equivalent) for installing Ropeye products including Pro Loop, X, XS, XXS, Stick-on K, Stick-on Bolt, Stick-on Ring, and Stick-on Block.
- Harken (FLY Block 18, 29 T2 Carboblock)coreHarken blocks integrated into Ropeye's Stick-On Block H18 (Harken FLY Block 18) and Stick-On Block H29 (Harken 29 T2 Carboblock) products.
- Giancarlo Pedote (IMOCA Prysmian Group athlete)flagshipLong-standing sponsored sailor; tested and utilized Ropeye PRO LOOP 38 and new Pro Loop D28 onboard for the Vendée Globe 2024 and is featured in install tutorials.
- Conrad Colman (IMOCA Vendée Globe athlete)flagshipSponsored IMOCA Vendée Globe 2024 athlete; uses Ropeye Loop to attach life line shackles he relies on for safety when going to the bow to change sails.
- Tanguy Le Turquais (IMOCA Vendée Globe athlete)flagshipSponsored Vendée Globe 2024 athlete who reached the finish line successfully.
- Alex Pella (Spanish sailor, Jules Verne Trophy)flagshipSponsored sailor; holds the absolute round-the-world speed sailing record aboard IDEC 3 (Jules Verne Trophy). Will attempt the JS Elcano Oceanic Trophy circumnavigation record to the west with Ropeye onboard for its durability.
- Matteo Sericano & Luca Rossetti (Class 40 sailors)coreBoth are long-standing Ropeye athletes (since Mini 6.5); partnered on a new Class 40 project. Matteo Sericano is also Technical Director at Ropeye. Used Ropeye TDP, Stick-on Eyestrap, and XS for the 2024 Mediterranean season.
- Ambrogio Beccaria (Class 40 sailor)coreSponsored sailor who, with Nicolas Andrieu, won the 16th Transat Jacques Vabre in 2023.
- Francesco Farci & Cecilia Zorzi (Mini 6.5 sailors)minorSponsored sailors; won gold in the Proto category at the Romaxdue regatta (April 2024).
- Mayla Yacht (motor yacht shipyard)coreEngagement with Christopher, CEO of Mayla Yacht, at Düsseldorf boat show: Mayla chose Ropeye as the rigging solution for its vision of blazingly fast, eco-friendly vessels suitable for chic cocktail events.
- Sami Selio (two-time F1H20 World Champion)minorPowerboat racing champion endorsing Ropeye's Pro Loop as a safer, lightweight, low-maintenance alternative to aluminum hooks for securing boats after races.
- Karver (Karver Systems)moderateMentioned in the Antal-Ropeye press release context: Antal's prior commercial agreement with Karver focused on mutual catalogue expansion.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ropeye competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Schaefer Marine: US manufacturer of marine hardware, sailing furler/track systems, and industrial components. Comparable as a broader incumbent with overlapping categories in deck hardware and rigging attachments.
- Wichard: French manufacturer of marine hardware (shackles, snap hooks, padeyes, jack stays) for sailing, powerboating, and industry. Comparable as a broader incumbent in forged and stainless rigging fittings for racing and cruising segments.
- Harken: Largest US-based marine hardware manufacturer offering blocks, winches, travelers and rigging. Directly comparable as it both competes (its own padeye/attachment products) and supplies components (Harken FLY Block 18 and 29 T2 Carboblock integrated into Ropeye Stick-On Blocks) to Ropeye.
- Ronstan: Australian marine hardware manufacturer offering blocks, cleats, travellers, and rigging components. Comparable as an established incumbent across the same end-markets (offshore racing, cruising yachts, superyachts) with overlapping product categories.
- Selden Mast: Swedish manufacturer of spars, furling systems and deck hardware for sailing yachts. Comparable as a broader incumbent supplying OEM rigging components to the same shipyard customers (e.g., production cruising/racing yachts) that Ropeye services.
Direct peers
- Allen Brothers: British manufacturer of high-performance blocks and hardware for dinghy and keelboat racing. Comparable as a niche-focused competitor serving racing classes and small yacht builders with light, strong rigging components.
- Karver Systems: French manufacturer of high-performance sailing hardware (jammers, blocks, furlers) and Antal's prior commercial partner. Direct competitor in the racing-yacht rigging segment where both Ropeye and Karver target offshore racing classes and superyacht refits.
- Antal Srl: Italian sailing-yacht hardware specialist based in Padova, offering hardware for sailing yachts of any size; Ropeye's February 2026 strategic technical collaboration partner. Highly comparable product portfolio (snatch blocks, padeyes, jammers) targeting the same racing and shipyard segments.
- Tylaska Marine Hardware: US manufacturer of high-load aluminium snap shackles and rigging hardware for offshore sailing and superyachts. Comparable as a high-end, low-volume competitor in the racing-yacht rigging attachment point category.
- Spinlock: UK-based specialist in rope handling, jammers, clutches, and deck hardware for sailing. Directly comparable as a high-performance sailing hardware brand focused on offshore and racing applications with similar premium positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Ropeye leadership team
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Profiles2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Ropeye
What does Ropeye do?
Ropeye designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-light composite marine rigging hardware — textile padeyes, loops, self-locking rings, through-deck pushings, and adhesive-mounted blocks — built from carbon fiber, glass fiber, and Dyneema textile. The portfolio replaces traditional bolted steel padeyes and metal fasteners on sailboats, motor boats, and light aircraft, eliminating the need to drill holes in decks through stick-on adhesive mounting technology.
Is Ropeye a public or private company?
Ropeye is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ropeye founded?
Ropeye was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ropeye based?
Ropeye is headquartered in Milan, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Ropeye make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Direct E-commerce Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are dealer / Distributor Channel Sales, B2B Shipyard / Project Sales and apparel and Branded Goods.
Who are Ropeye's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Schaefer Marine, Wichard, Harken, Ronstan and Selden Mast. Direct peers are Allen Brothers, Karver Systems, Antal Srl, Tylaska Marine Hardware and Spinlock.
Does Ropeye have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ropeye.
What industry is Ropeye in?
Ropeye's product category is Marine Rigging Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAEAA, Sailing Yacht Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAOALAD, Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing). Its NAICS code is 314994 and its SIC code is 2250.