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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Neon Pink & Acid Purple Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Pink & Acid Purple Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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'Green Knight' Metallic Glitter Black & Green Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
'Green Knight' Metallic Glitter Black & Green Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
£0.56
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Leopard Paracord 550 Type III
Leopard Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Electric Blue Paracord Type I
Electric Blue Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Blue Shock Paracord 550 Type III
Blue Shock Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Lava Red Paracord 550 Type III
Lava Red Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Midnight Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Midnight Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Charcoal Grey Micro Cord
Charcoal Grey Micro Cord
£0.29
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Smores Paracord 550 Type III
Smores Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III
Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Ocher Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
Ocher Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Canary Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
Canary Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Silver Diamonds Paracord Type II
Silver Diamonds Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Lava Red Paracord Type II
Lava Red Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Neon Green Paracord Type I
Neon Green Paracord Type I
£0.38
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ACU Digital Camo Paracord 550 Type III
ACU Digital Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Coyote Brown Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
Coyote Brown Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
£0.65
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Gold & Black Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Gold & Black Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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38 m Yellow - Micro Paracord
38 m Yellow - Micro Paracord
£7.33
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Black & Rose Pink X Paracord 550 Type III
Black & Rose Pink X Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Colonial Blue Paracord Type IV
Colonial Blue Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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International Orange Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
International Orange Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
£0.32
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Silver Grey Paracord Type I
Silver Grey Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Gold Diamonds Paracord Type I
Gold Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Aquatica Paracord 550 Type III
Aquatica Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Royal Blue Paracord Type II
Royal Blue Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Lilac Paracord 550 Type III
Lilac Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Canary Yellow type I
Canary Yellow type I
£0.38
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Kelly Green Micro Cord
Kelly Green Micro Cord
£0.29
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Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Zebra Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Zebra Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Gecko Paracord 550 Type III
Gecko Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Chocolate Brown & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Chocolate Brown & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Cotton Candy Paracord Type II
Cotton Candy Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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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.