Manufactured under strict codes and supervision of the United States Coast Guard-Solid, closed-cell plastic throughout-soft and resilient to the touch yet is almost indestructible! The Soft-Tex surface resists weather and temperature extremes and will not rot or mildew. Solid closed cell body construction entirely covered with heavy nylon fabric, then completely vinyl coated. Unique design allows rope to stand out in ready position to be more easily grasped in the water.