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 & Black Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Diamonds & Black Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Super Reflectable Shockwave & Black Paracord 550 Type III
Super Reflectable Shockwave & Black Paracord 550 Type III
£1.00
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Yellow - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Yellow - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.36
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Pastel Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Hazelnut Brown Paracord 550 Type III
Hazelnut Brown Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Alpine Green Paracord Type I
Alpine Green Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Cerulean Blue Paracord Type I
Cerulean Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Royal Purple Paracord Type I
Royal Purple Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Apricot Orange Paracord Type I
Apricot Orange Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Green Pepper Paracord Type I
Green Pepper Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Turquoise Micro Cord
Turquoise Micro Cord
£0.29
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Turquoise Paracord Type II
Turquoise Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Turquoise Paracord Type I
Turquoise Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Rock My Heart Paracord 550 Type III
Rock My Heart Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Dark Brown & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Brown & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Royal Purple & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Royal Purple & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Hazelnut Brown & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Hazelnut Brown & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Black & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Black & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Alpine Green & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Alpine Green & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Cerulean Blue & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Cerulean Blue & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Green Pepper & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Green Pepper & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Apricot Orange & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Apricot Orange & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Mix Package - Paramax Type V & Paracord Max 6 mm (500G)
Mix Package - Paramax Type V & Paracord Max 6 mm (500G)
£17.29
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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
£0.48
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Roaring 20's Paracord 550 Type III
Roaring 20's Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Purplicious Paracord 550 Type III
Purplicious Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sweet Fall Paracord 550 Type III
Sweet Fall Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Noel Paracord 550 Type III
Noel Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Quarry Paracord 550 Type III
Quarry Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Tropical Sunset Paracord 550 Type III
Tropical Sunset Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Frogspot Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Frogspot Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Fire and Ice Paracord 550 Type III
Fire and Ice Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Marine Blue & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Marine Blue & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Gold & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
Gold & White - Fusion Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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White Paracord 325
White Paracord 325
£0.34
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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.