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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1mm Candyshop Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Candyshop Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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1mm Spectrum Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Spectrum Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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1mm Cornflower Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Cornflower Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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1mm Morning Glow Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Morning Glow Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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1mm Amethyst Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Amethyst Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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1mm Thunderbird Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Thunderbird Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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Thundercloud Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Thundercloud Grey Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Dark Baby Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Dark Baby Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Lemon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Lemon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Black 1.5mm Braided Chinese Glitter Cord - 20 Meter Spool
Black 1.5mm Braided Chinese Glitter Cord - 20 Meter Spool
£2.42
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Moccasin 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type I
Moccasin 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Orchid 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
Orchid 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Pink Blossom 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
Pink Blossom 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Berry Fruits 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
Berry Fruits 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Candy 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
Candy 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Tartan Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Tartan Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Kingfisher Paracord 550 Type III
Kingfisher Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Venomous Paracord 550 Type III
Venomous Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Tartan Beige Paracord Type II
Tartan Beige Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Tartan Beige Paracord Type I
Tartan Beige Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Amber Brown (PES) Paracord Type III
Amber Brown (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Plum Purple (PES) Paracord Type III
Plum Purple (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Turquoise (PES) Paracord Type III
Turquoise (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Powder Blue (PES) Paracord Type III
Powder Blue (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Dark Teal (PES) Paracord Type III
Dark Teal (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Pastel Salmon Pink (PES) Paracord Type III
Pastel Salmon Pink (PES) Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Charoite - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)
Charoite - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)
£9.64
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Retro - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)
Retro - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)
£9.64
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Allium Flower Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Allium Flower Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Camellia Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Camellia Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Pink Blossom 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type I
Pink Blossom 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type I
£0.34
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White & Passion pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
White & Passion pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Neon Orange & Teal Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Orange & Teal Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Sakura Sky Paracord 550 Type III
Sakura Sky Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Frosty Violet 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Frosty Violet 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.40
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Berry Fruits 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Berry Fruits 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.40
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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.