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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Super Reflectable Diamonds & Deep Purple Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Diamonds & Deep Purple Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Super Reflectable Diamonds & Yellow Taxi Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Diamonds & Yellow Taxi Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Banana Yellow - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
Banana Yellow - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
£1.00
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Fern Green - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
Fern Green - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
£1.00
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Vintage Gold Paracord 550 Type III
Vintage Gold Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Black & Dark Cyan - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Black & Dark Cyan - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Silver Grey - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
Silver Grey - 6mm nylon Premium Rope
£1.00
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Marine Blue - 6mm Nylon Premium Rope
Marine Blue - 6mm Nylon Premium Rope
£1.00
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White & Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
White & Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Cream & Burgundy Diamonds Paracord Type I
Cream & Burgundy Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Black Carbon & Royal Orange - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Black Carbon & Royal Orange - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Bubble Gum Pink & Smoke Grey - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Bubble Gum Pink & Smoke Grey - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Leaf Green & Fern Green - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Leaf Green & Fern Green - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Marine Blue & Gold - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Marine Blue & Gold - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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White & Black - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
White & Black - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Leaf Green & Black - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Leaf Green & Black - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Dark Cyan & Greece Blue - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Cyan & Greece Blue - Helix DNA Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Leaf Green & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Leaf Green & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Dark Cyan & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Cyan & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pastel Blue Paracord Type II
Pastel Blue Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Aquamarine Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Aquamarine Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Anthracite & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Anthracite & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Lemon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
Lemon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sea Green & Black - Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Sea Green & Black - Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Silver Grey & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Silver Grey & Black - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Black Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
Black Paracord 550 Type III - 100 m
£31.20
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75 m - Black Paracord 550 Type III
75 m - Black Paracord 550 Type III
£24.22
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50 m - Black Paracord 550 Type III
50 m - Black Paracord 550 Type III
£17.29
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Black Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Black Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.22
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Lime Green Paracord 550 Type III
Lime Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Petrol Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Petrol Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sea Green Paracord Type I
Sea Green Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Sea Green Paracord Type II
Sea Green Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Hazelnut Brown Paracord Type II
Hazelnut Brown Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Pastel Blue Paracord Type I
Pastel Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Pastel Blue Micro Cord
Pastel Blue Micro Cord
£0.29
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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.