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 Green Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Neon Green Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Alpine Green Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Alpine Green Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Silver Grey Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Silver Grey Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Multivitamin Orange Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Multivitamin Orange Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Sunset Orange Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Sunset Orange Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Light Lime Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Light Lime Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Azure Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Azure Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Galaxy Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Galaxy Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Cotton Candy Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Cotton Candy Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Aquamarine Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Aquamarine Blue Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Magic Purple Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Magic Purple Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Butterscotch Paracord Type II - 50 m Spool
Butterscotch Paracord Type II - 50 m Spool
£15.55
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Butterscotch Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Butterscotch Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Butterscotch Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Butterscotch Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.85
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Butterscotch Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Butterscotch Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Butterscotch Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Butterscotch Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.99
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Pink Quartz Paracord Type II
Pink Quartz Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Butterscotch Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Butterscotch Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.19
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Reflectable Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III
£0.42
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Pink Quartz Micro Cord 1.2 mm
Pink Quartz Micro Cord 1.2 mm
£0.25
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Reflectable Pink Quartz Paracord Type I
Reflectable Pink Quartz Paracord Type I
£0.56
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Pink Quartz Paracord Type II - 50 m Spool
Pink Quartz Paracord Type II - 50 m Spool
£15.55
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Pink Quartz Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Pink Quartz Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Pink Quartz Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Pink Quartz Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.85
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Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.19
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Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Pink Quartz Paracord Type I
Pink Quartz Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III
Pink Quartz Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Magic Purple Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Magic Purple Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.19
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Reflectable Muted Coral Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Muted Coral Paracord 550 Type III
£0.42
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Muted Coral Paracord Type II
Muted Coral Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Muted Coral Paracord Type II - 50 m Spool
Muted Coral Paracord Type II - 50 m Spool
£15.55
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Reflectable Muted Coral Paracord Type I
Reflectable Muted Coral Paracord Type I
£0.56
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Muted Coral Micro Cord 1.2 mm
Muted Coral Micro Cord 1.2 mm
£0.25
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Muted Coral Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Muted Coral Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.56
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Muted Coral Paracord Type I
Muted Coral Paracord Type I
£0.38
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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.