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)

Turquoise (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Powder Blue (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Dark Teal (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Pastel Salmon Pink (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Charoite - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)

£9.62

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Retro - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)

£9.62

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Allium Flower Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Camellia Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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White & Passion pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Neon Orange & Teal Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Sakura Sky Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Frosty Violet 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Berry Fruits 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Candy 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Moccasin 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III

£0.40

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Noise 'Multi Mix' PES Paracorde Type III

£0.40

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Cream & Deep Purple Helix Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Felicity Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Black & Electric Blue Diamonds Paracord type III

£0.43

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Burgundy & Goldenrod Diamonds Paracord type III

£0.43

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White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord type III

£0.43

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Sweet Kisses Diamonds Paracord type III

£0.43

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Love Spell Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Harlequin Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Marine Blue & Coyote Brown Diamonds Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Hazelnut Brown & Passion Pink Diamonds Paracord type III

£0.43

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Hazelnut Brown & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Pastel Pink & passion pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Brown Blend Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Tartan Beige Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Corrosion Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Gold Forest Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Magical - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)

£9.62

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Horizon Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Bright Turquoise (PES) Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Acid Green (PES) Paracord 550 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.