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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Coyote Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
Coyote Brown 1.2 mm - Micro Nylon Paracord (per meter)
£0.25
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Blood Moon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Blood Moon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Golden Rod - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Golden Rod - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Sea Dragon Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Sea Dragon Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Rose Pink & White Stripes Paracord Type I
Rose Pink & White Stripes Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Neon Pink & White Camo Paracord Type I
Neon Pink & White Camo Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Parapocalypse 625 'Tan' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Tan' 15 m
£16.96
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Mirage - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Mirage - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Carolina Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Carolina Blue Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Imperial Red & White Spiral Paracord Type II
Imperial Red & White Spiral Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Parapocalypse 625 'Woodland' 15 m
Parapocalypse 625 'Woodland' 15 m
£16.96
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Prism - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Prism - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Scarab Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Scarab Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£11.23
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Ultra Neon Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
Ultra Neon Yellow Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Chocolate Brown & Tan 380 Diamonds Paracord Type I
Chocolate Brown & Tan 380 Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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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
£0.38
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Grey Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Grey Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Neon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Neon Yellow Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.48
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Bright Orange - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Bright Orange - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.37
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Kelly Green & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
Kelly Green & Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Octane Paracord 550 Type III
Octane Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Turquoise & Teal Diamonds Paracord Type I
Turquoise & Teal Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Grass Green Paracord Type IV
Grass Green Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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P Army Camo Paracord Type I
P Army Camo Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Cream & Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
Cream & Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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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
£0.48
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Teal & Mint Diamonds Paracord Type I
Teal & Mint Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Cream Paracord Type IV
Cream Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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Silver Grey Paramax Type V
Silver Grey Paramax Type V
£1.69
Out of stock
Burgundy & Neon Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
Burgundy & Neon Turquoise Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Cream & Burgundy Spiral Paracord Type II
Cream & Burgundy Spiral Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Reflectable Multi-Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Multi-Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.74
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Bubble Gum Pink Paracord Type II
Bubble Gum Pink Paracord Type II
£0.41
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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.