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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Candy 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Candy 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.40
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Moccasin 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Moccasin 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.40
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Noise 'Multi Mix' PES Paracorde Type III
Noise 'Multi Mix' PES Paracorde Type III
£0.40
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Pink Blossom 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
Pink Blossom 'Multi Mix' PES Paracord Type III
£0.40
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Cream & Deep Purple Helix Paracord Type III
Cream & Deep Purple Helix Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Felicity Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Felicity Snake Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Dark Baby Blue Paracord Type I
Dark Baby Blue Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Thundercloud Grey Paracord Type II
Thundercloud Grey Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Black & Electric Blue Diamonds Paracord type III
Black & Electric Blue Diamonds Paracord type III
£0.43
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Burgundy & Goldenrod Diamonds Paracord type III
Burgundy & Goldenrod Diamonds Paracord type III
£0.43
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White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord type III
White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord type III
£0.43
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Sweet Kisses Diamonds Paracord type III
Sweet Kisses Diamonds Paracord type III
£0.43
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Love Spell Paracord 550 Type III
Love Spell Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Harlequin Paracord 550 Type III
Harlequin Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Marine Blue & Coyote Brown Diamonds Paracord Type III
Marine Blue & Coyote Brown Diamonds Paracord Type III
£0.43
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Hazelnut Brown & Passion Pink Diamonds Paracord type III
Hazelnut Brown & Passion Pink Diamonds Paracord type III
£0.43
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Hazelnut Brown & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Hazelnut Brown & Pastel Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Pastel Pink & passion pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Pink & passion pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Brown Blend Paracord 550 Type III
Brown Blend Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Goldenrod Diamonds Paracord Type I
Goldenrod Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Neon Orange Paracord 275
Neon Orange Paracord 275
£0.34
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Electric Blue Diamonds Paracord Type I
Electric Blue Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Thundercloud Grey Paracord 550 Type III
Thundercloud Grey Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Dark Baby Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Baby Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Tartan Beige Paracord 550 Type III
Tartan Beige Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Fresh Mint 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Fresh Mint 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.22
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Fresh Mint Paracord Type I
Fresh Mint Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Corrosion Paracord 550 Type III
Corrosion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Light Khaki Paracord 550 Type III
Light Khaki Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Gold Forest Paracord 550 Type III
Gold Forest Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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1mm Mauritius Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Mauritius Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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1mm Retro Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Retro Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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Neon Green Paracord 275
Neon Green Paracord 275
£0.34
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1mm Nebula Dip Dye | 40m Spool
1mm Nebula Dip Dye | 40m Spool
£3.48
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Lavender Purple & White Stripes Paracord Type I
Lavender Purple & White Stripes Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Turquoise & Silver Metlon Tracers Paracord Type I
Turquoise & Silver Metlon Tracers Paracord Type I
£0.37
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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.