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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Woodland Camo Paramax Type V
Woodland Camo Paramax Type V
£1.69
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Fuchsia Pink Paracord Type IV
Fuchsia Pink Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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Camo Green Paracord 425 Type II - MiL-C-5040H
Camo Green Paracord 425 Type II - MiL-C-5040H
£0.42
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Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III
Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Reflectable Black Paracord Type I
Reflectable Black Paracord Type I
£0.56
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Rose Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Rose Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Tan 499 Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
Tan 499 Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
£0.26
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Biters Paracord 550 Type III
Biters Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Reflectable Black Paracord Type II
Reflectable Black Paracord Type II
£0.61
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Lavender Purple Paracord Type I
Lavender Purple Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Neon Turquoise & Chocolate Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Turquoise & Chocolate Brown Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Desert Camo Paracord Type I
Desert Camo Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Acid Purple & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Acid Purple & Rose Pink Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Vintage Gold Type II
Vintage Gold Type II
£0.41
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Tan Paracord Type IV (Updated Colour)
Tan Paracord Type IV (Updated Colour)
£0.56
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Thin Red Line Paracord 550 Type III
Thin Red Line Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Mustard Micro Cord
Mustard Micro Cord
£0.29
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Infectious Paracord 550 Type III
Infectious Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Forest Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Forest Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Red Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
Red Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
£0.26
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Santa Claus Paracord 550 Type III (New version)
Santa Claus Paracord 550 Type III (New version)
£0.48
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Neon Orange Paracord Type II
Neon Orange Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Raven Paracord 550 Type III
Raven Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Sea Green Paracord 550 Type III
Sea Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Black Paracord 550 Type III
Black Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Gold Brown Paracord 550 Type III
Gold Brown Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Pretty in Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Pretty in Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Honeycomb Paracord Type I
Honeycomb Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Kelly Green Paracord Type II (Last Stock)
Kelly Green Paracord Type II (Last Stock)
£0.41
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Lilac Paracord Type IV
Lilac Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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Thin Blue Line Paracord 550 Type III
Thin Blue Line Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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'Red Knight' Metallic Glitter Black & Red Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
'Red Knight' Metallic Glitter Black & Red Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
£0.56
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Salmon Pink Micro Cord
Salmon Pink Micro Cord
£0.29
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Crimson Paracord Type I
Crimson Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Neon Pink & White Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Pink & White Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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90 m Neon Orange - Nano Paracord
90 m Neon Orange - Nano Paracord
£7.76
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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.