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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Molten Orange - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Molten Orange - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Brown Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Brown Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Unicorn - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Unicorn - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Sunflower Gold Paracord 550 Type III
Sunflower Gold Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Neon Pink & Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
Neon Pink & Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Tempest - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Tempest - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Golden Stag Beetle - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Golden Stag Beetle - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Neon Orange
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Neon Orange
£12.28
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Tan
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Tan
£12.28
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Latte - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Latte - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Woodland
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Woodland
£12.28
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Mojave - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Mojave - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Reflectable Silver Grey Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Silver Grey Paracord 550 Type III
£0.75
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Disruptor - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Disruptor - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Coyote Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Coyote Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.22
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Blood Moon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Blood Moon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Golden Rod - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Golden Rod - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Sea Dragon Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Sea Dragon Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Rose Pink & White Stripes Paracord Type I
Rose Pink & White Stripes Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Neon Pink & White Camo Paracord Type I
Neon Pink & White Camo Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Parapocalypse 625 'Tan' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Tan' 15 m
£17.21
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Mirage - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Mirage - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Carolina Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Carolina Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Imperial Red & White Spiral Paracord Type II
Imperial Red & White Spiral Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Parapocalypse 625 'Woodland' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Woodland' 15 m
£17.21
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Prism - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Prism - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Scarab Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Scarab Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Ultra Neon Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
Ultra Neon Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Chocolate Brown & Tan 380 Diamonds Paracord Type I
Chocolate Brown & Tan 380 Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Imperial Red Paracord 275
Imperial Red Paracord 275
£0.34
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Digital Multi Camo Paracord Type I
Digital Multi Camo Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Grey Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Grey Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Neon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Neon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Bright Orange - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Bright Orange - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Kelly Green & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
Kelly Green & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Octane Paracord 550 Type III
Octane Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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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.