Seaweed Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Paracord 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 parac
Paracord Type III, also known as 550 paracord, is a strong, lightweight rope with a diameter of approximately 3.8 mm, available in a wide range of vibrant colours and patterns. Manufactured in the USA or EU from high-quality nylon or polyester, it features a durable 32-strand woven sheath and 7 soft, twisted inner cores, giving it a breaking strength of 249 kg (550 lbs). Paracord 550 is perfect for making dog collars, leashes, horse tack, nylon whips, survival gear and bracelets.
ord 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.
Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III
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Foliage Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Spinach Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Ranger Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Olive Drab Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Golden Green Paracord 550 Type III
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Foggy Green Paracord 550 Type III
£3.94
Metallic Kelly Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Metallic Fresh Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Greenstone Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Grass Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Moss Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Pepper Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Fern Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Clover Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Lime Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Light Lime Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Leaf Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Neon Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Ultra Neon Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Neon Lime Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Mint Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Dewdrop Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
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Holy Guacamole Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Sea Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Mint Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£11.10
Aquamarine Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Pastel Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Pastel Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Ice Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.47
Cotton Candy Blue Paracord 550 Type IIl
£0.47
Why is it called "550"?
Paracord thicknesses are often named after their breaking force in pounds. Paracord Type III carries the nickname "550" because it's rated to 550 lbs, or 249 kg. Alongside Type III, Type II is popular for finer knotting, and Type I, Micro and Nano are typically used as accessory cord. "Mil-Spec Paracord" refers to cord made to the strict U.S. Military specification, suited to serious outdoor use.
Nylon or polyester?
Because of paracord's popularity, several material variants are now available. Most makers prefer nylon: it feels more natural than polyester and is more elastic, which knotters tend to find more pleasant to work with. Polyester is the alternative, offering different trade-offs rather than simply being "better" or "worse."
| Family | Material | Key traits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Colours / Multi Colours | Nylon | Our most popular option. Natural feel, more elastic, absorbs water, can shrink slightly when wet |
| US Polyester | Polyester sheath, nylon core, made in the USA | More resistant to wear and UV light, doesn't absorb or shrink from water, rougher surface, less elastic, weaker than nylon under steady pressure |
| Shiny Polyester | Polyester | A curated selection of glossier colourways within our Chinese polyester range, same properties as Chinese Polyester |
| Chinese Polyester | Polyester | Same polyester properties as above, produced in China |
| Tex. Polyester | Textured polyester | A textured, multi-mix finish for a different look and feel to standard smooth paracord |
| Other | Varies | Reflectable, glitter and blacklight-reactive colours that don't fit the standard families |
Attention: polyester and nylon paracord
Polyester paracord cannot be fused together with nylon paracord due to its different chemical make-up. Polyester and nylon paracord sold under the same colour name may also differ slightly in shade, since the two materials take dye differently.