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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Magical - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)
Magical - Dip Dye Paracord 550 Type III (Ca 30 m)
£9.64
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Electric Blue Paracord 275
Electric Blue Paracord 275
£0.34
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Midnight Blue Paracord 275
Midnight Blue Paracord 275
£0.34
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38 m Yellow - KEVLAR Micro Cord
38 m Yellow - KEVLAR Micro Cord
£14.04
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90 m Yellow - KEVLAR Nano Cord
90 m Yellow - KEVLAR Nano Cord
£13.16
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Snow White Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Snow White Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Black Carbon Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Black Carbon Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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90 m Ultramarine Blue - Nano Paracord
90 m Ultramarine Blue - Nano Paracord
£7.88
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38 m Ultramarine Blue - Micro Paracord
38 m Ultramarine Blue - Micro Paracord
£7.44
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Horizon Paracord 550 Type III
Horizon Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Teal Paramax Type V
Teal Paramax Type V
£1.72
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Walnut Brown Paramax Type V
Walnut Brown Paramax Type V
£1.72
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Bright Turquoise (PES) Paracord 550 Type III
Bright Turquoise (PES) Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Acid Green (PES) Paracord 550 Type III
Acid Green (PES) Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£29.36
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Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£29.36
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Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£29.36
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Fox Orange Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Fox Orange Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£29.36
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Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.87
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Fox Orange Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Fox Orange Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.87
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Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.87
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FS Navy & White Paracord 50/50 Type III
FS Navy & White Paracord 50/50 Type III
£0.43
Out of stock
Midnight Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Midnight Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
Out of stock
Electric Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Electric Blue Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Leaf Green Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Leaf Green Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.87
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Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III - ca. 10 m
£3.87
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Neon Orange Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Neon Orange Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Ultra Neon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Ultra Neon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Mocca Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Mocca Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Anthracite Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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White Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
White Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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Fresh Mint Paracord Type II
Fresh Mint Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III
Fresh Mint Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Black Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
Black Paracord 550 Type III - 300 m
£74.79
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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.