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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Tree Tops 'Multi Mix' Microcord 1.4 mm (Tex. PES)
Tree Tops 'Multi Mix' Microcord 1.4 mm (Tex. PES)
£0.22
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Presidential Paracord Type II
Presidential Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Sea Dragon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Sea Dragon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Lovestruck Paracord 550 Type III
Lovestruck Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Desert Dunes 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Desert Dunes 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.39
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Wild Water 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Wild Water 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.39
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Tree Tops 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Tree Tops 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.39
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Light Khaki Paracord Type I
Light Khaki Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Light Khaki Paracord Type II
Light Khaki Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Kelly Green Metallic Paracord Type I
Kelly Green Metallic Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Kelly Green Metallic Micro Cord
Kelly Green Metallic Micro Cord
£0.29
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Dark Baby Blue Paracord Type II
Dark Baby Blue Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Thundercloud Grey Paracord Type I
Thundercloud Grey Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Aquamarine Blue Paracord Type I
Aquamarine Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Thundercloud Grey 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Thundercloud Grey 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Dark Baby Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Dark Baby Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Aquamarine Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Aquamarine Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Dark Baby Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Dark Baby Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.20
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Deep Purple 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Deep Purple 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Marine Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Marine Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Leaf Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Leaf Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Fox Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Fox Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Greece Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Greece Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Light Khaki 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Light Khaki 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Sea Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Sea Green 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Apricot Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Apricot Orange 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Royal Purple 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Royal Purple 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Hazelnut Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Hazelnut Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Petrol Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Petrol Blue 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Steel Grey 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Steel Grey 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Espresso Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Espresso Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Light Khaki Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Light Khaki Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Green Pepper Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Green Pepper Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Indigo Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Indigo Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Aquamarine Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Aquamarine Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Banana Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Banana Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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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.