There are several features that the climbing ropes have and that are, therefore, crucial to comprehend. They will tell you a lot about the type of climbing rope that will suit you the best. Here is the list of them:
Core: the inner rope’s part that is considered to be the strongest
Sheath: the outer rope’s part that covers it and serves as a core protector
Middle (center) mark: this sign is usually used for identifying the middle part of the rope that comes in handy when rappelling
Bi-pattern: the ornament that has a different color in the middle of the rope that distinguishes among the rope’s two halves
End warning sign: some ropes incorporate a black dye or some kind of a thread color that pinpoints the end of the rope – this is useful when lowering or rappelling