Paracord

Looking to buy Paracord? 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. 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 and Type I are also widely used for more elegant knotting and 'Micro' and 'Nano' are often used as accessory cord.

Nylon or Polyester Paracord?

Because of the popularity of paracord there are many variants available. The majority of paracord users prefer nylon. Nylon feels more natural than the more plastic polyester. Nylon paracord is also more elastic, which is experienced as pleasant by knotters.

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Neon Lime Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Lime Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sea Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Sea Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Ranger Green Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Ranger Green Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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Metallic Royal Blue Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Metallic Royal Blue Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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Glitter Pink (PES) Paracord Type III
Glitter Pink (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Sunset Orange Paracord Type I
Sunset Orange Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Grass Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Grass Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Scarlet Red - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
Scarlet Red - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
£1.00
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Neon Pink Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Neon Pink Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Holy Guacamole & White - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Holy Guacamole & White - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pearl Rosé Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Pearl Rosé Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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Hazelnut Brown & Dark Cyan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Hazelnut Brown & Dark Cyan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.24
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Cerise Pink Paracord Type II
Cerise Pink Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Parrot Blue Paracord Type I
Parrot Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Sandcastle Tan Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Sandcastle Tan Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.24
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Green Pepper Micro Cord
Green Pepper Micro Cord
£0.29
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Ranger Green Micro Cord
Ranger Green Micro Cord
£0.29
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Mud Brown Micro Cord
Mud Brown Micro Cord
£0.29
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Light Khaki Micro Cord
Light Khaki Micro Cord
£0.29
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Galaxy Blue Micro Cord
Galaxy Blue Micro Cord
£0.29
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Parrot Blue Micro Cord
Parrot Blue Micro Cord
£0.29
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Crocodile Green Micro Cord
Crocodile Green Micro Cord
£0.29
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Azure Blue Micro Cord
Azure Blue Micro Cord
£0.29
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Golden Grain Micro Cord
Golden Grain Micro Cord
£0.29
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Yellow Taxi Micro Cord
Yellow Taxi Micro Cord
£0.29
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Sea Green Micro Cord
Sea Green Micro Cord
£0.29
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Thundercloud Grey Micro Cord
Thundercloud Grey Micro Cord
£0.29
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Blackish Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Blackish Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.24
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Parrot Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Parrot Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.24
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Ranger Green Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Ranger Green Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.24
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Scarlet Red 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Scarlet Red 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Sunset Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Sunset Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Multivitamin Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Multivitamin Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Ranger Green Paracord Type II
Ranger Green Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Blackish Grey Paracord Type II
Blackish Grey Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Parrot Blue Paracord Type II
Parrot Blue Paracord Type II
£0.41
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What is Paracord?

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.