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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90 m Multi Camo - Nano Paracord
90 m Multi Camo - Nano Paracord
£7.76
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Neon Green Paramax Type V
Neon Green Paramax Type V
£1.69
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Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Turquoise Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Reflectable Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Imperial Red Paracord 550 Type III
£0.74
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Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III
Scarlet Red Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Turquoise Paracord Type IV
Turquoise Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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Dutch Marina Paracord Type II
Dutch Marina Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Coyote Brown Paracord 550 Type III (Updated Colour)
Coyote Brown Paracord 550 Type III (Updated Colour)
£0.48
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Rust Paracord Type I
Rust Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Acid Dark Brown Micro Cord
Acid Dark Brown Micro Cord
£0.29
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Black & Silver Grey Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Black & Silver Grey Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Charcoal Grey Paracord 550 Type III
Charcoal Grey Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Kelly Green Paracord 550 Type III (Last Stock)
Kelly Green Paracord 550 Type III (Last Stock)
£0.48
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Colonial Blue Paracord Type I
Colonial Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Lavender Pink Paracord Type I
Lavender Pink Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Reflectable Neon Green Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Neon Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.74
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Metallic Glitter White & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Glitter White & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
£0.56
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Crimson Paracord Type II
Crimson Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Black Micro Cord
Black Micro Cord
£0.29
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Black (flat/coreless) Paracord 550 Type III
Black (flat/coreless) Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Camo Green Paracord 750 Type IV - MiL-C-5040H
Camo Green Paracord 750 Type IV - MiL-C-5040H
£0.94
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Metallic Glitter White & Red Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Glitter White & Red Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
£0.56
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Salmon Pink Paracord Type I
Salmon Pink Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Multi Camo Paracord Type II
Multi Camo Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Rose Pink & Charcoal Grey Diamonds Paracord Type I
Rose Pink & Charcoal Grey Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Greece Blue Paracord Type II
Greece Blue Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Moss Paracord 550 Type III
Moss Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Midnight Blue Paracord Type I
Midnight Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Neon Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
Neon Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Dark Green Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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90 m Neon Green - Nano Paracord
90 m Neon Green - Nano Paracord
£7.76
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Navy Blue Paracord Type IV
Navy Blue Paracord Type IV
£0.56
Out of stock
Foliage Green Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
Foliage Green Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
£0.65
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Tan Paracord Type II (Updated Colour)
Tan Paracord Type II (Updated Colour)
£0.41
Out of stock
Mint Micro Cord
Mint Micro Cord
£0.29
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Colonial Blue Paracord Type II
Colonial Blue 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.