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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Sandcastle Tan Paracord Type I
Sandcastle Tan Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.24
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Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.24
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Lavender Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Lavender Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.24
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Lavender Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Lavender Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.24
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Pearl Rosé Paracord Type II
Pearl Rosé Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Pearl Rosé Paracord Type I
Pearl Rosé Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Pearl Rosé Micro Cord
Pearl Rosé Micro Cord
£0.29
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Lime Green - Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Lime Green - Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.24
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Sparkly Mint (PES) Paracord Type III
Sparkly Mint (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Cream & Burgundy Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & Burgundy Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Gold & Midnight Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Gold & Midnight Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Volcanic Eruption (PES) Paracord Type III
Volcanic Eruption (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Ashes (PES) Paracord Type III
Ashes (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Scarlet Macaw (PES) Paracord Type III
Scarlet Macaw (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Pomegranate (PES) Paracord Type III
Pomegranate (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Starfruit (PES) Paracord Type III
Starfruit (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Ocean Glance (PES) Paracord Type III
Ocean Glance (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Pale Lavender Paracord 550 Type III
Pale Lavender Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Creamy Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Creamy Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Blush Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Blush Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pastel Peach Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Peach Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Marine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Micro Cord
Marine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Micro Cord
£0.29
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North Star Diamonds Snake Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
North Star Diamonds Snake Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.99
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Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.99
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Marine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Marine Blue & Golden Copper Glamour Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.99
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Indigo & Pastel Blue Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Indigo & Pastel Blue Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.99
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White & Gold Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
White & Gold Stripes Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.99
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Victorian Rose Paracord Type I
Victorian Rose Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Victorian Rose Paracord Type II
Victorian Rose Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Tropical Ocean Paracord Type II
Tropical Ocean Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Pearl Lilac Paracord 550 Type III
Pearl Lilac Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Dewdrop Green Paracord 550 Type III
Dewdrop Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Blood Orange Paracord 550 Type III
Blood Orange Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pale Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Pale Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pastel Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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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.