Communicate as much background information as possible when ordering or enquiring about wire rope.
The following is necessary:

Application / intended use.

Rope length and tolerance where applicable.

Nominal Diameter.

Construction, class or brand name.

Core
(FC; WSC; IWRC)
Rope Grade
(IPS; EIP; EEIP)
Wire finish
(Bright; Galvanised)
Lay type
(Regular; Lang)
Lay direction
(Left Hand; Right Hand)
Minimum breaking force.

Termination requirements.

Special packaging requirements.

Special identification requirements.

Third party authority (Lloyds Register; DNV; ABS etc.)