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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Glitter Waves (PES) Paracord Type III
Glitter Waves (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Deep Purple & Vintage Gold Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Deep Purple & Vintage Gold Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Moss & Royal Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Moss & Royal Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Cafe Latte & Marvelous Mauve Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cafe Latte & Marvelous Mauve Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Indigo & Pastel Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Indigo & Pastel Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Bronze Brown & Black Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Bronze Brown & Black Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Fern Green & Cafe Latte Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Fern Green & Cafe Latte Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Pastel Pink & Viva La Vino Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Pink & Viva La Vino Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Turquoise & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Turquoise & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Bronze Brown & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Bronze Brown & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
£0.25
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Super Reflectable Camo & Black Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Camo & Black Paracord 550 Type III
£1.01
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Ranger Green Paracord Type I
Ranger Green Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Petrol Blue Paracord Type I
Petrol Blue Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Alpine Green Paracord Type II
Alpine Green Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Golden Grain Paracord Type II
Golden Grain Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Golden Grain Paracord Type I
Golden Grain Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Bronze Brown Micro Cord
Bronze Brown Micro Cord
£0.25
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Pink Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III
Pink Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III
£0.87
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Blue Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III
Blue Glow in the Dark Paracord 550 Type III
£0.87
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Peony Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Peony Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Golden Green Paracord 550 Type III
Golden Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Tropical Ocean Paracord Type I
Tropical Ocean Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Sea Breeze Paracord Type I
Sea Breeze Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Walnut Brown & Cream Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Walnut Brown & Cream Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Gold Brown & Cream Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Gold Brown & Cream Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Branch Brown & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Branch Brown & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Desert Island Paracord Type I
Desert Island Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Teal & Mint Spiral Paracord 550 Type III
Teal & Mint Spiral Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Teal & Mint Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Teal & Mint Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Teal & Mint Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Teal & Mint Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
£0.25
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Teal & Mint - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Teal & Mint - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Cream & Acid Purple - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & Acid Purple - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Grapevine Paracord 550 Type III
Grapevine Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Marvelous Mauve Paracord Type I
Marvelous Mauve Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Kelly Green Metallic Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Kelly Green Metallic Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.26
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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.