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)

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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)

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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)

Alpine Green & Golden Copper Glamour Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Alpine Green & Golden Copper Glamour Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Alpine Green & Golden Copper Glamour - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Alpine Green & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Aquamarine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Aquamarine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Aquamarine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

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Hazelnut Brown & Pastel Pink - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Hazelnut Brown & Pastel Pink Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Coffeebean Dream Brown Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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St. Patrick's Green Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Mermaid Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Prussian Blue Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Berry Blast Red Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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White & Gold - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Marine Blue & Gold Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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White & Gold Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Holy Guacamole & White Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Cotton Candy Pink Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Arctic Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Sand Cookie Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Purple Orchid Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Super Reflectable Diamonds & Espresso Brown Paracord 550 Type III

£1.01

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Cream & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Sea Dragon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Lovestruck Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Desert Dunes 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Wild Water 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Tree Tops 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Mint & Lilac Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Tartan Purple Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Tartan Blue Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Kingfisher Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Venomous Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Amber Brown (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Plum Purple (PES) Paracord Type III

£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.