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)

Neon Green & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Neon Pink & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Lavender Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m

£29.31

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Sparkly Mint (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Cream & Burgundy Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Gold & Midnight Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Volcanic Eruption (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Ashes (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Scarlet Macaw (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Pomegranate (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Starfruit (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Ocean Glance (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Black & Apricot Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Ready Rope Dispenser with 30 meter Paracord (PES)

£21.93

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Rainbow Road Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Rainbow Road Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Rainbow Road Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Indigo & Pastel Blue Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Fern Green & Cafe Latte Stripes Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Turquoise & Golden Copper Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Mocca & Bronze Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Jager Camo Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Camouflage Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Moonlight Shadow Grey Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Solar Storm Red Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Ladybug Red Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Grasshopper Green Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Sparkling Peach (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Stardust Sky (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Fairy Princess (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Glitter Waves (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Deep Purple & Vintage Gold Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Moss & Royal Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Cafe Latte & Marvelous Mauve Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Indigo & Pastel Blue Diamonds 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.