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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Juice Purple - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Juice Purple - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Fern Green & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
Fern Green & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.20
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Black & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord Type I
Black & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Charcoal Grey & Mint Diamonds Paracord Type I
Charcoal Grey & Mint Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Nebula Paracord 550 Type III
Nebula Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Peruvian Manta Paracord 550 Type III
Peruvian Manta Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Supernova Paracord 550 Type III
Supernova Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Bass Paracord 550 Type III
Bass Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Zomb Paracord 550 Type III
Zomb Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Gold & Rose Pink Spiral Paracord 550 Type III
Gold & Rose Pink Spiral Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Dark Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Antique Paracord 550 Type III
Antique Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Metallic Charcoal Grey & Silver Metallic Tracers Paracord Type I
Metallic Charcoal Grey & Silver Metallic Tracers Paracord Type I
£0.37
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5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Olive Drab
5.6mm Battle Cord - 15m Olive Drab
£12.28
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Parapocalypse 625 Black 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 Black 15 m
£17.21
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Wave Runner Paracord 550 Type III
Wave Runner Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Lavender Purple & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Lavender Purple & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Black Paracord 275
Black Paracord 275
£0.34
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Acid Purple & Silver Grey Diamonds Paracord Type I
Acid Purple & Silver Grey Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.20
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King Tut Paracord Type I
King Tut Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Art Deco Paracord 550 Type III
Art Deco Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Purple Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Purple Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Pixie Stix Paracord 550 Type III
Pixie Stix Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Turquoise & Chocolate Brown Diamonds Paracord Type I
Turquoise & Chocolate Brown Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Phazor - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Phazor - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Moss & Cream Diamonds Paracord Type I
Moss & Cream Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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White & Gold Diamonds Paracord Type I
White & Gold Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Cool Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Cool Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Red Chili Paracord Type I
Red Chili Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Navy Blue & White Stripes Paracord Type I
Navy Blue & White Stripes Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Honey - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Honey - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Berry Blast Red - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Berry Blast Red - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Cyber Paracord 550 Type III
Cyber Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Red, White & Grass Green Paracord 550 Type III
Red, White & Grass Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Gold Mine Paracord 550 Type III
Gold Mine Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Caramel Paracord 550 Type III
Caramel 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.