Cousin Trestec

Cousin Trestec, 170 years of expertise in rope making

Since 1848, the brand Cousin Trestec has specialised in the manufacture of ropes through the transformation of synthetic fibres by twisting, cabling, braiding, and impregnation. With 170 years of expertise and impeccable French quality (the company is based in northern France), Cousin Trestec relies on the best materials on the market to continually enhance the comfort, safety, and performance of users of climbing ropes. The brand uses high-tenacity polyamide and polyester, as well as materials such as Dyneema, Twaron, Spectra, and PBO® references. In addition to a perfect understanding of materials, the French brand combines all technologies and masters thermal and impregnation treatments. By blending traditional know-how with mastery of high-tech fibres, the brand is present in countless fields, such as sports (sailing, climbing, caving, alpinism, paragliding, kitesurfing…), safety, industrial and military applications. For climbing, Cousin Trestec offers a complete range of single ropes and double ropes of the highest quality. 

More innovative Cousin Trestec ropes

Thanks to complete mastery of the manufacturing process and materials, Cousin Trestec is able to offer increasingly advanced products. The choice of raw materials, assembly, twisting, cabling, doubling, and finally braiding are the steps in the French manufacturing of Cousin Trestec ropes. Of course, quality controls take place before, during, and after this process to offer ropes perfectly suited for climbing or mountain activities. Among these, we find the Optima 8.9. Versatile and lightweight, this climbing, alpinism, and ice climbing rope benefits from LongLife and hydrophobic StopAqua treatments, as well as certifications for single, double, or twin rope use for maximum flexibility. On the other hand, the single rope El Capitan is designed for indoor climbing or crag use. The TechTouch technology gives it a very long lifespan while maintaining good fluidity, regardless of the conditions of use. In another style, the Dibona 7.7 rope is designed for trekking and glacier use. Very fluid, it is perfect for securing and confidently traversing exposed sections. 

Discover the entire range of Cousin Trestec products on Hardloop.fr

At Hardloop, we are committed to offering our customers a selection of the best products for hiking, for multi-pitch climbing outings, or to conquer the highest peaks.  With a long experience (over 170 years!) and based as we are close to climbers, the Cousin Trestec brand has logically become an adventure partner for Hardloop. The Cousin Trestec climbing ropes are recognised worldwide for their robustness and technicality, and are distributed in over 60 countries. There is no doubt they will accompany you on all your adventures, from a few hours in the indoor gym to the most challenging ascents. So don’t hesitate to choose your Cousin Trestec ropes on our site and set off for new vertical adventures! A bit lost among all these possible choices of ropes? Not sure how to choose your next climbing shoes? No problem, our HardGuides are here to guide you based on your budget, desires, and practice!