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)

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Original Nylon (725)

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Chinese Polyester (52)

US Polyester (42)

Shiny Polyester (28)

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3.8 mm (914)

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4 mm (1)

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32 (915)

36 (3)

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Solid (332)

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Diamonds (143)

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Helix DNA (33)

Glitter (32)

Camo (27)

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Rope construction

Kernmantle (916)

Coreless (2)

Cerise Pink Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Parrot Blue Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Bright Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Multivitamin Orange Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Metallic Royal Blue Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Neon Green Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Grey Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Blackish Grey Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m

£3.87

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Velvet Pink (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Sunflower Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m

£10.94

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

£0.43

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Neon Lime Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Cerise Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Royalty Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Red Dragon (PES) Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Soft Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Grass Green & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Glitter Pink (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Holy Guacamole & white - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Hazelnut Brown & Dark Cyan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m

£10.94

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Ocean Stone Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)

£0.43

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White & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Marine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Teal & Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Neon Orange & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Ultra Neon Yellow & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Ultra Neon Green & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Bronze Brown & Mocca Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Smoke Grey & Royal Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Deep Purple & Vintage Gold Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Marine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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White & Pastel Pink Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Bronze Brown & Mocca Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Smoke Grey & Royal Orange Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Super Reflectable Diamonds & Poppy Red Paracord 550 Type III

£1.01

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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.