Paracord 550 Type III

Paracord 550 Type III is a strong, lightweight rope with a diameter of approximately 4 mm, available in a wide range of vibrant colors and patterns. Manufactured in the USA or EU, this original paracord is made from high-quality nylon or polyester, featuring a durable 32-strand woven sheath and 7 soft, twisted inner cores. With a breaking strength of 247 kg (545 lbs), Paracord 550 is perfect for making dog collars, leashes, horse tack, nylon whips, survival gear, and bracelets. Whether you are crafting, repairing, or preparing for outdoor adventures, this versatile paracord offers the reliability and flexibility you need.

► Available by the meter or on rolls starting from 30 meters.

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Paracord (918)

Tools (1)

Paracord type

Paracord 550 Type III (916)

Paracord 550 Coreless (2)

Paracord Mil-Spec Type III (1)

Paracord Mil-Style Type III (1)

Paracord family

Original Nylon (725)

Tex. PES (58)

Chinese Polyester (52)

US Polyester (42)

Shiny Polyester (28)

Rope diameter

3.8 mm (914)

5 mm (4)

4 mm (1)

Number of strands

32 (915)

36 (3)

Pattern type

Solid (332)

Multicolor (160)

Diamonds (143)

Stripes (50)

Reflectable (36)

Diamond Snake (35)

Helix DNA (33)

Glitter (32)

Camo (27)

Shockwave (22)

Rope construction

Kernmantle (916)

Coreless (2)

Stormy Blue (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Old Pink (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Pastel Peach (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Antique Gold (PES) Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Reflectable Fern Green Paracord 550 Type III

£0.75

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Reflectable Rust Paracord 550 Type III

£0.75

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Fantasy Dream Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Mellow Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Neon Coral Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Firetruck Red Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Chocolate Brown & Mocca Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Chocolate Brown & Mocca Spiral Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Chocolate Brown & Mocca Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Purple Heart Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Chocolate Brown & Mocca Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Teal & Neon Orange - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Teal & Neon Orange Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Teal & Neon Orange Spiral Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Sahara Brown Paracord 550 Type III (Tex. PES)

£0.43

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Froggy Green Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Treasure Chest Diamonds Snake Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Juice Purple Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Tropicana Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Ballet Pink Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Lantana Camara Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Berry Purple Paracord 550 Type III (Tex. PES)

£0.43

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Rubberducky Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Brunette Brown Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Dory Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Dutch Orange Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Goldfish Orange Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Merlot Red Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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TITAN Survival - SURVIVORCORD - Black 30 m

£37.75

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Dolphin Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Feather Grey Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Metal Grey Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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What is Paracord 550?

Paracord is available in all sorts of thicknesses, colours and patterns. The various thicknesses are often referred to as "Type" or with the corresponding breaking force (in pounds). For example, the most commonly used "Paracord Type III" is also referred to as "550 Paracord" because it has a breaking force of 550 lbs. (249 kg). In addition to Type III, Type II is also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Type I', 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord. The term "Milspec Paracord" is used for Paracord that is made to the strict U.S. Military specifications and is very suitable for outdoor knotting.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Due to the popularity of the paracord there are now many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. The main reason is that nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.