A fire resistant rope and method of making the same. The fire resistant rope comprises high tensile strength fibers, high temperature resistant fibers, and a fire retardant coating. The fire retardant coating is applied to at least one of the high tensile strength fibers and the high temperature resistant fibers. The high tensile strength fibers are combined to form a core. The high temperature resistant fibers are combined to form a jacket that at least partly covers the core. The jacket is configured to inhibit movement of air to the core. The coating is configured to inhibit movement of air to the core.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/655,649 filed on Sep. 5, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,168,231, which claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/408,250, filed on Sep. 5, 2002. The contents of all related applications listed above are incorporated herein by reference.
