The HollowBlock2 Loop is Sterling's bestselling friction hitch and autoblock made with 100% Technora® fibre for abrasion resistance and improved durability. It's gripping ability is due to the unique hollow-braid construction. For use as a prusik or Klemheist knot on ropes 7mm or larger.
Specifications
Strength
14kN
Warning
Rock and Alpine climbing are potentially hazardous and dangerous. Any person using our equipment in any manner is personally responsible for learning the proper techniques involved and that the equipment used is designed for the application. The purchaser accepts full and complete responsibility and liability for any and all damages and injury that may result from use of equipment bought from Bivouac Outdoor. Instruction should be sought from professionals in the safe use of this piece of equipment. This equipment is designed for recreational use and should not be used for industrial applications.
Technologies
Sterling use bluesign® approved fibres and look for supply chain partners that prioritize sustainability
95% of the raw rope fibres at Sterling get made into finished products; remaining waste gets recycled or upcycled into non–life safety products
Rope manufacturing facility runs on 100% renewable energy
All onsite oils and cleaners are captured and disposed of properly through companies, like Clean Harbors®
"Prime Shorts" (the last bit of rope that is'’t long enough to be Sterling products) are sold to companies that make cool lifestyle products with rope - like dog leashes - or incorporate rope in a product - like drawstrings for bags
Packaging is sourced from recycled and biodegradable materials
Sterling offsets 100% of their carbon emissions by purchasing carbon offsets from Climate Neutral and Arbor Day Foundation
Sterling's goal is to minimise waste wherever possible. All their waste fibre is recycled, all their cardboard is repurposed, their oils and cleaners are captured and disposed of properly, and plastic bags used to protect their yarn coming in are used to protect their ropes and spools going out
