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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Mix Package - Paramax Type V & Paracord Max 6 mm (500G)
Mix Package - Paramax Type V & Paracord Max 6 mm (500G)
£17.56
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Black Coreless Whipmaker Braid Ca. 3 mm
Black Coreless Whipmaker Braid Ca. 3 mm
£0.35
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Paradise Beach Paracord 550 Type III
Paradise Beach Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
Out of stock
Roaring 20's Paracord 550 Type III
Roaring 20's Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Purplicious Paracord 550 Type III
Purplicious Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Sweet Fall Paracord 550 Type III
Sweet Fall Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Noel Paracord 550 Type III
Noel Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Quarry Paracord 550 Type III
Quarry Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Tropical Sunset Paracord 550 Type III
Tropical Sunset Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Frogspot Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Frogspot Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Fire and Ice Paracord 550 Type III
Fire and Ice Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Marine Blue & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Marine Blue & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Gold & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Gold & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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White Paracord 325
White Paracord 325
£0.34
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Olive Drab Paracord 325
Olive Drab Paracord 325
£0.34
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Red Paracord 325
Red Paracord 325
£0.34
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Black Paracord 325
Black Paracord 325
£0.34
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Black & Tan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Black & Tan Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Black Paracord 650 Coreless
Black Paracord 650 Coreless
£0.35
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Sea Breeze Paracord 550 Type III
Sea Breeze Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Royal Purple Paracord 550 Type III
Royal Purple Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Cerulean Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Cerulean Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III
Alpine Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Army Green Paracord Type IV
Army Green Paracord Type IV
£0.53
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Neon Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
Neon Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Neon Green - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Neon Green - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Neon Yellow - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Neon Yellow - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Pink - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Pink - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Neon Orange - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Neon Orange - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Moss & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
Moss & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Burgundy & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord Type II
Burgundy & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Fuchsia & Neon Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Fuchsia & Neon Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Mayday #1 Paracord 550 Type III
Mayday #1 Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Mayday #2 Paracord 550 Type III
Mayday #2 Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Charcoal Grey Paracord 275
Charcoal Grey Paracord 275
£0.34
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Reflectable Dark Cyan Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Dark Cyan Paracord 550 Type III
£0.75
Out of stock

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.