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This is a tough one! My first TUGs kit had polyester and something that I think was jute. BUT... Cotton is accessible and Nylon is easiest to work with. Therefore, nylon wins in my book. HOWEVER, yellow poly camp ropes take a close second, just because of the nostalgia factor.
Cotton will always be my rope of choice. But I do occasionally use a rougher hemp rope. To be honest if I am being tied I don't care what the rope is made of.
Interesting to see most people prefer cotton rope! Totally understandable, cotton is so soft and pleasant to the touch. I always thought cotton is too stretchy, which makes it not 100% escape-proof, but I was wrong: There are soft, but tight cotton shibari ropes with a braided core. This combines the advantages of cotton and hemp!