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 Rainbow & white - Dip Dye Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)

£9.62

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

£9.62

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Blue - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (30 m)

£9.62

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

£9.62

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Neon Pastel - Dip Dye Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)

£9.62

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

£9.62

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Ultra Light Mint Paracord 550 Type III (PES)

£0.43

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North Star Diamonds Snake Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Christmas Tree Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Green & Light Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Orange & Red Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III (Tex. PES)

£0.43

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White & Burgundy Red Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III (Tex. PES)

£0.43

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Purple & Red Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Christmas Cookie - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Christmas Spirit - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Sorority - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Wildflower - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Lumberjack - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Rose Pink & Midnight blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Ultra Neon Orange & Acid Purple Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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White Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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White & Holy Guacamole Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III

£0.43

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Taupe Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Light Lavender Purple Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Jungle Green Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Citrus Yellow Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Vanilla Yellow Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Soft Skies Blue Paracord Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Melon Orange Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Dark Lavender Purple Paracord Type lll (PES)

£0.43

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Hot Pink Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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True Blue Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Jade Green Paracord 550 Type III (Tex.PES)

£0.43

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Glistering Night (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Daytime Shimmer (PES) Paracord Type III

£0.43

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Gingerbread Brown (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.