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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Fall Foliage Paracord 550 Type III
Fall Foliage Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Neon Green - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Neon Green - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Ultra Neon Yellow - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Ultra Neon Yellow - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Horizon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
Horizon - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III - 30 m
£10.96
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Brown - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Brown - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Golfers Paradise Paracord 550 Type III
Golfers Paradise Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Lavender - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Lavender - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Shamrock Green - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Shamrock Green - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Clay - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Clay - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Light Grey - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Light Grey - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Dark Grey - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Dark Grey - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Green - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Green - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Moonlight Path - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
Moonlight Path - Color FX Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Neon Turquoise & Gold Brown Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Turquoise & Gold Brown Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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White Paracord 275
White Paracord 275
£0.34
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Chocolate Brown & Cream Diamonds Paracord Type I
Chocolate Brown & Cream Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Caribic Island Paracord 550 Type III
Caribic Island Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Marine Blue Paracord Type I
Marine Blue Paracord Type I
£0.34
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Rush Paracord 550 Type III
Rush Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Postcard Paracord 550 Type III
Postcard Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Cream & Burgundy Spiral Paracord 550 Type III
Cream & Burgundy Spiral Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Metallic Imperial Red & Silver Metlon Tracers Paracord Type I
Metallic Imperial Red & Silver Metlon Tracers Paracord Type I
£0.37
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Lavender Pink & Charcoal Grey Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Lavender Pink & Charcoal Grey Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Navy Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Navy Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Hunter Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
Hunter Paracord 550 Type III (PES)
£0.43
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Caribbean Blue & White Spiral Paracord Type II
Caribbean Blue & White Spiral Paracord Type II
£0.37
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White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord Type II
White & Lavender Pink Diamonds Paracord Type II
£0.37
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Goldenrod & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Goldenrod & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Black & White Stripe Type II
Black & White Stripe Type II
£0.37
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Blitz Paracord 550 Type III
Blitz Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Black - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
Black - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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White - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
White - Micro Cord 1.5 mm - 100 m
£10.52
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Amazon Jungle Paracord 550 Type III
Amazon Jungle Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Morning Forest Paracord 550 Type III
Morning Forest Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Maple Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Maple Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.43
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Summit Paracord 550 Type III
Summit 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.