Nylon, Polyester, Polypropylene, & Polyethylene are all examples of what type of ropes?

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These ropes are synthetic ropes. Nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene are all synthetic polymers formed in factories from petrochemicals, then spun into fibers and braided or twisted into rope. This distinguishes them from natural fiber ropes (made from plant fibers like manila or sisal) and from metal ropes (made from steel). While some ropes can be hybrids, the typical way to classify these materials is as synthetic rope, chosen for properties like strength, light weight, moisture resistance, and, depending on the polymer, buoyancy and stretch.