Welcome to the World of Gleistein

The company Gleistein, with almost 200 years of history, is not only Bremen's oldest industrial family business, but also market leaders as an innovative manufacturer of performance ropes for yachts, superyachts and other applications such as commercial shipping or industrial applications. With a team of around 250 staff at two of Europe’s most modern manufacturing facilities, Gleistein produces a wide-variety of rigging, from thin twine to oil rig anchoring. Learn more about GLEISTEIN...

New Gleistein products for better sustainability

"We are reinventing our products - for a livable future and sustainable water sports!"
Klaus Walther, Managing Director Sales & Procurement Gleistein

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Become part of a greener future with ReBob and ReLite! Two new products that set modern standards for sustainability in the watersports sector. Gleistein is committed to 4 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, forging the way to a more sustainable future.
rPET

rPET

Recycled polyethylene terephthalate, 100% of which is obtained from PET bottles, remelted and granulated to become a high-quality raw material for newly spun fibres. The raw material made from PET bottles guarantees high purity for consistent quality and is the prelude to the use of recycled fibres in Gleistein quality.

BioBased

Bio-based Dyneema

Ready for a greener future? Since 2020, these high-quality bio-based Dyneema fibres, which are obtained entirely from sustainably managed, certified forests, have been gaining in importance. The fibres are made using organic naphtha, which is fed into the production process in a strictly controlled mass balancing procedure. GLEISTEIN has become the first rope-manufacturer in the world to switch its entire production to these environmentally friendly fibres, without any compromise on quality and performance.

Gleistein ReLite

Gleistein

ReLite Watersport Cruising

ReCycled BIObased

High-performance and environmentally-friendly: multi-purpose line with core made of bio-based Dyneema and cover made of recycled polyester.

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    Full control
    Perfect as a reefing line and for trimming! Minimal elongation with high strength and flexibility.
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    Multi-purpose
    Ideal for virtually all uses on board.
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    Perfect for cruisers
    Reinforced cover for safe, long-term use on conventional fittings.
Gleistein ReBoB

Gleistein

ReBoB Mooring Line

ReCycled

An (almost) all-rounder: Balanced universal line and mooring line, made from recycled PET bottles and 100% environmentally friendly.

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    Sustainability
    High-quality recycled fibres in tried-and-tested Bavaria construction. Guaranteed single-variety.
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    Comfort
    Permanently flexible with balanced elongation properties for comfortable mooring.
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    High quality
    Abrasion-resistant mooring rope with long service life, best UV resistance, and low water absorption

Since 2021, GLEISTEIN has been able to offer its customers climate-neutral products for a better future in water sports!

Perfected for clam cleats – the latest innovation:

Gleistein JammerTwin

Gleistein

JammerTwin Watersport Performance

For the perfect sail trim on cruising yachts: best grip in cleats! For superior grip and minimal elongation.

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    Best grip
    High quality fibre mix in a reinforced cover for maximum grip in clam cleats.
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    Dyneema® inside
    High performance fibres from the industry leader for minimum elongation with high strength.
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    Champion heritage
    Design based on our legendary competition lines, attuned to conventional fittings
Cruising

Watersport Cruising

Enjoy not only the perfect sailing adventure in the sun and wind, but also a special kind of experience of nature. Sailing is all about being in the outdoors, escaping the daily grind and stresses of everyday life. Future generations will be able to appreciate nature's beauty if the correct items are used to protect and maintain it.

Forget the
daily grind

Schneller Versand mit SVB

The perfect
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Our top Cruising products

Gleistein DynaLite

Gleistein

DynaLite Watersport Cruising

BioBased

Economy and maximum performance - best rope with Dyneema, suitable for conventional fittings.

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    Dyneema® inside
    Dyneema SK 78 with high-performance core for minimal elongation and high strength.
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    Universal & affordable
    Best price. Ideal for almost all uses on board.
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    Perfect for cruisers
    Reinforced cover for safe, long-term use on conventional fittings
Gleistein CUP

Gleistein

CUP Watersport Cruising

The classic, proven over decades. Highest polyester efficiency thanks to a unique construction.

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    Minimal elongation, highest strength.
    Full use of the raw material in the load-bearing core made of parallel fibres.
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    Long life span
    Extremely abrasion resistant with excellent performance in clam cleats.
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    The halyard for cruisers
    Low elongation, ideal as a halyard and control line on smaller boats.
Gleistein Gemini X

Gleistein

Gemini X Watersport Cruising

Maximum comfort, maximum quality: extremely flexible polyester sheet with extremely long service life.

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    Comfort
    Unmatched flexibility for great handling, balanced stretch properties.
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    Quality
    Extremely durable, with special finish for high reserves of strength and improved resistance on winches.
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    Pure delight
    Pure double braid, perfect as mainsail and Genoa sheet for cruisers.
Performance

Watersport Performance

Regatta sailing is no walk in the park. Braving heavy gusts and choppy seas requires maximum experience, stamina and performance. It's a tough sport that pushes you to the edge of your abilities. But with the right technologies and the best ropes on board, you'll be ready for any challenge.

Our Top Performance products

Gleistein MegaTwin Dyneema

Gleistein

MegaTwin Dyneema Watersport Performance

BIObased

Top level: All-rounder with maximum strength and highest service life.

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    Best performance
    Sheet and halyard with minimum stretch and impressive strength.
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    Does it all
    Highly flexible cover for excellent all-round grip characteristics and optimal grip on the core in cleats.
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    Durability
    Robust and durable even with tight bending radii. Best raw materials in a proven design.
Gleistein DynaOne

Gleistein

DynaOne Watersport Performance

BIObased

A class of its own: Textile wire rope replacement with pure Dyneema – ultimate performance, superb rope characteristics.

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    Pure Performance
    Pure 12-plait braid with extremely high strength and minimal elongation.
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    Extremely light
    Floatable and seven times lighter than a comparable wire rope.
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    All-round qualities
    High flexibility and durability even without protective cover due to firm rope structure and highly effective Geothane coating.

Rope diameter according to sail area

Sail area
MegaTwin / Dyneema in mm
DynaLite / ReLite in mm
Cup in mm
Gemini X in mm
JammerTwin in mm
Tasmania in mm
Discover2018 in mm
10
4 - 5
6 - 8
6 - 8
6 - 8
6 - 8
3 - 6
20
5 - 8
8 - 10
8 - 10
6 - 10
8 - 10
10 - 12
5 - 8
30
6 - 10
10 - 12
10 - 14
10 - 12
10 - 12
10 - 14
6 - 10
40
8 - 10
10 - 12
10 - 14
12 - 16
10 - 12
12 - 16
8 - 12
50
10 - 12
12 - 14
12 - 16
12 - 16
12 - 14
14 - 18
8 - 12
60
10 - 14
12 - 14
14 - 18
14 - 18
12 - 14
14 - 20
10 - 12
70
12 - 14
12 - 16
14 - 18
14 - 18
16 - 20
80
12 - 16
14 - 16
16 - 18
16 - 20
16 - 20
90
12 - 16
14 - 16
16 - 18
18 - 22
100
14 - 18
14 - 16
18 - 22
125
16 - 20
20 - 24
150
18 - 22
175
18 - 22
200
20 - 24
225
22 - 26
250
Mooring Lines

Mooring Lines

Worry less about safety on your boat. With reliable mooring lines for securing your boat to jetties, quays or anchor buoys, you give your boat the best possible protection when docking. Gleistein mooring ropes are specially designed and of the highest quality to reliably support the weight of your boat.

This is what customers had to say about GLEISTEIN products

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Janko S. on 01.02.2024

I use for mooring line in marina

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Barry C. on 06.10.2023

Good sturdy product

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Sara D. on 11.01.2023

I love to order products from SVB! Always high quality!

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Tero H. on 14.07.2022

Perfect...

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About Gleistein

Who is Gleistein?

The Gleistein-DNA

Gleistein, founded in Bremen Vegesack in 1824, has been making fibre ropes for nearly 200 years and remains one of the world's top suppliers with exceptional products and system solutions. The business has enjoyed success in the past, and it will undoubtedly do so in the future, so it's fine to make an impression based on previous and present performance, and it's obvious that Gleistein has done a lot of things correctly. But it wanted to take a step further and make it very clear what the company is actually all about: the values they follow, the motivations that drive them, and the future they want to create. The Gleistein DNA was created as a result.

Values

Gleistein's Values

How do they work together?

Successful teamwork = shared values. Gleistein has spent effort identifying these values. As a result, Gleistein's compass of values was created as a cross of four directions with a unifying fundamental component.

At the heart of the value structure is trust - a handshake in the shape of a heart. It is the element that connects the Gleistein team and is symbolic of their relationship with customers and partners. The ethical backbone of Gleistein's ongoing evolution is responsibility, which impacts both the specific roles of each person and the role of the business as a whole. Trust is the basis for cooperation and success.

The core ethical principle that underpins Gleistein's ongoing development is responsibility. This affects each individual employee as well as the role of the company as a whole.

Forward thinking generates continuity and security. Forward-looking decisions and a developed culture of sustainability are deeply rooted here. To create a future worth living, one must plan ahead and take long-term actions.

Courage as a consciously integrated value maintains flexibility and creates the space for new ideas and approaches, because only through change can you stay ahead of the game.

Clarity is the foundation of a culture of successful communication. In a culture of understanding, knowledge is shared and questions are asked to ensure a common comprehension. Demanding processes require shared understanding and commitment.