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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Mocca & Bronze Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Mocca & Bronze Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Copper Red Paracord Type II
Copper Red Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Cerulean Blue Paracord Type II
Cerulean Blue Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Lime Green Paracord Type II
Lime Green Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Hazelnut Brown Paracord Type I
Hazelnut Brown Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Lime Green Paracord Type I
Lime Green Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Jager Camo Paracord Type III
Jager Camo Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Camouflage Paracord Type III
Camouflage Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Moonlight Shadow Grey Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
Moonlight Shadow Grey Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
£0.48
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Solar Storm Red Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
Solar Storm Red Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
£0.48
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Cigar Brown Paracord 550 Type III
Cigar Brown Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Metallic Royal Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Royal Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sunset Orange Paracord 550 Type III
Sunset Orange Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Ladybug Red Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
Ladybug Red Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
£0.48
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Grasshopper Green Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
Grasshopper Green Paracord 550 Type lll (PES)
£0.48
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Sparkling Peach (PES) Paracord Type III
Sparkling Peach (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Stardust Sky (PES) Paracord Type III
Stardust Sky (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Fairy Princess (PES) Paracord Type III
Fairy Princess (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Glitter Waves (PES) Paracord Type III
Glitter Waves (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Deep Purple & Vintage Gold Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Deep Purple & Vintage Gold Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Moss & Royal Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Moss & Royal Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Cafè Latte & Marvelous Mauve Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Cafè Latte & Marvelous Mauve Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Indigo & Pastel Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Indigo & Pastel Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Bronze Brown & Black Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Bronze Brown & Black Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Fern Green & Cafè Latte Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Fern Green & Cafè Latte Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Viva La Vino & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pastel Pink & Viva La Vino Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Pink & Viva La Vino Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Turquoise & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Turquoise & Golden Copper Glamour Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Bronze Brown & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Bronze Brown & Black Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
£0.29
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Super Reflectable Camo & Black Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Camo & Black Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Ranger Green Paracord Type I
Ranger Green Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Petrol Blue Paracord Type I
Petrol Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Alpine Green Paracord Type II
Alpine Green Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Golden Grain Paracord Type II
Golden Grain Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Golden Grain Paracord Type I
Golden Grain Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Bronze Brown Micro Cord
Bronze Brown Micro Cord
£0.29
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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.