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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Lava Flow Paracord 550 Type III
Lava Flow Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Pastel Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
Pastel Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Chestnut Brown Paracord 550 Type III
Chestnut Brown Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Chocolate Brown (flat/coreless) Paracord 650 Type III
Chocolate Brown (flat/coreless) Paracord 650 Type III
£0.35
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Black Paracord 550 Type III (60 meter)
Black Paracord 550 Type III (60 meter)
£21.97
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Dark Olive Paracord 550 Type III (60 meter)
Dark Olive Paracord 550 Type III (60 meter)
£17.56
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White - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
White - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Olive Drab - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Olive Drab - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Red - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Red - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Black - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
Black - Micro Paracord 1.2 mm (per meter) (PES)
£0.29
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Caramel Paracord Type I
Caramel Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Reflectable Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.75
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Army Green Paracord Type II
Army Green Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Green Pepper Paracord 550 Type III
Green Pepper Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Apricot Orange Paracord 550 Type III
Apricot Orange Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Santa Claus Paracord Type II
Santa Claus Paracord Type II
£0.37
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P Army Camo Paracord Type II
P Army Camo Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Treestand Paracord Type II
Treestand Paracord Type II
£0.37
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R Camo Paracord Type II
R Camo Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Liberty Paracord Type II
Liberty Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Peruvian Manta Paracord Type II
Peruvian Manta Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Black & Neon Pink X Paracord Type II
Black & Neon Pink X Paracord Type II
£0.37
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Coyote
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Coyote
£12.28
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Christmas Paracord 550 Type III
Christmas Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Shiver - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Shiver - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Whitewater Turquoise - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Whitewater Turquoise - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Gold Diamonds Paracord Type II
Gold Diamonds Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Burgundy & Lavender Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Burgundy & Lavender Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Watermelon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Watermelon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Polaris - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Polaris - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Chameleon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Chameleon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Parapocalypse 625 'Olive Drab' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Olive Drab' 15 m
£17.21
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Imperial Red Paracord 650 Coreless
Imperial Red Paracord 650 Coreless
£0.35
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Red
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Red
£12.28
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Navy Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Navy Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Tree Frog - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Tree Frog - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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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.