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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Turquoise & Teal Diamonds Paracord Type I
Turquoise & Teal Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Grass Green Paracord Type IV
Grass Green Paracord Type IV
£0.53
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P Army Camo Paracord Type I
P Army Camo Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Cream & Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
Cream & Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Olive Drab Paracord 275
Olive Drab Paracord 275
£0.34
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Boy Scout Paracord 550 Type III
Boy Scout Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Teal & Mint Diamonds Paracord Type I
Teal & Mint Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Cream Paracord Type IV
Cream Paracord Type IV
£0.53
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Silver Grey Paramax Type V
Silver Grey Paramax Type V
£1.72
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Burgundy & Neon Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
Burgundy & Neon Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Cream & Burgundy Spiral Paracord Type II
Cream & Burgundy Spiral Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Reflectable Multi-Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Multi-Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.75
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Bubble Gum Pink Paracord Type II
Bubble Gum Pink Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Parapocalypse 625 'Neon Orange' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Neon Orange' 15 m
£17.21
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Neon Coral - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Neon Coral - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Tsunami Paracord 550 Type III
Tsunami Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Red Chili Paracord Type II
Red Chili Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Burgundy & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord Type I
Burgundy & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Android - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Android - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Desert Island Paracord 550 Type III
Desert Island Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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S.F. Camo Paracord 550 Type III
S.F. Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Blue Shock Paracord Type I
Blue Shock Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Hummingbird Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Hummingbird Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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White Paracord 650
White Paracord 650
£0.35
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Olive Drab Paracord 650
Olive Drab Paracord 650
£0.35
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Rose Pink & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Rose Pink & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Solar Orange & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Solar Orange & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Imperial Red & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Imperial Red & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.26
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Red Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Red Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Air Force Gold Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Air Force Gold Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Olive Drab Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Olive Drab Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Tan Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Tan Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Graphite Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Graphite Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Midnight Blue Paramax Type V
Midnight Blue Paramax Type V
£1.72
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.