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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Super Reflectable Spiral & Black Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Spiral & Black Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Super Reflectable Bricks & Black Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Bricks & Black Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Hazelnut Brown & Dark Cyan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Hazelnut Brown & Dark Cyan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pirate Gold - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
Pirate Gold - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
£1.00
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Sunset Orange Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Sunset Orange Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.23
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Cerulean Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Cerulean Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Ranger Green Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Ranger Green Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Crocodile Green Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Crocodile Green Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Bright Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Bright Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.23
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Metallic Royal Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Metallic Royal Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.23
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Sapphire Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Sapphire Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.23
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 Neon Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Neon Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.23
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Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.23
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Bright Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Bright Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Sapphire Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Sapphire Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Neon Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Neon Pink Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Gold Rush Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Gold Rush Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Deep Purple Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Deep Purple Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Dark Cyan Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Dark Cyan Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Golden Copper Glamour Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Golden Copper Glamour Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Red Chili Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Red Chili Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Passion Pink Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Passion Pink Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Viva la Vino Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Viva la Vino Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Golden Treasures of Egypt Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
Golden Treasures of Egypt Paracord Type I - 50 m Spool
£12.58
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Marvelous Mauve Paracord 550 Type III
Marvelous Mauve Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Glazed Donut (PES) Paracord Type III
Glazed Donut (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Knight's Armour (PES) Paracord Type III
Knight's Armour (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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 Fairy Dust (PES) Paracord Type III
Fairy Dust (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Shiny Ice (PES) Paracord Type III
Shiny Ice (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Sparkly Rose (PES) Paracord Type III
Sparkly Rose (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Sparkly Princess (PES) Paracord Type III
Sparkly Princess (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.48
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Gold Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Gold Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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Goldenrod Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Goldenrod Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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Simply Red Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Simply Red Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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Copper Red Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
Copper Red Micro Cord 1.4 mm - 40 m
£5.86
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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.