DNA and finger print queries

[Natasja]

Hallo. CSI got me very interested and I wish I knew more about it a view years back.
Is it possible that one can get some DNA and finger prints of a rope from about 9 years ago?
Or will it be to difficult for its so long ago?

[Wilson CSI]

If it was packaged / stored correctly it is possible to get DNA from the rope.   Now for fingerprints I doubt it.  

[Natasja]

Thank you very much for your reply. It would help a lot. thank you.