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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Dizzy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Dizzy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III
Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Greenstone Paracord 550 Type III
Greenstone Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Breast Cancer Awareness Paracord 550 Type III
Breast Cancer Awareness Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Reflectable Black Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Black Paracord 550 Type III
£0.74
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90 m Hunter - Nano Paracord
90 m Hunter - Nano Paracord
£7.76
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Bumble Bee Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Bumble Bee Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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International Orange Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
International Orange Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
£0.65
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Volcanic Paracord 550 Type III
Volcanic Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Olive Drab Micro Cord
Olive Drab Micro Cord
£0.29
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Stars N Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Stars N Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Imperial Red Paramax Type V
Imperial Red Paramax Type V
£1.69
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Smores Paracord Type I
Smores Paracord Type I
£0.38
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Survival Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Survival Camo Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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38 m Neon Green - Micro Paracord
38 m Neon Green - Micro Paracord
£7.33
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Black Paracord Type IV
Black Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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Imperial Red DIAMOND Paracord Type II
Imperial Red DIAMOND Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Neon Turquoise & Black Stripes Type II
Neon Turquoise & Black Stripes Type II
£0.41
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Silver Grey Paracord Type IV
Silver Grey Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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Baby Blue & Midnight Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Baby Blue & Midnight Blue Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Neon Pink Paramax Type V
Neon Pink Paramax Type V
£1.69
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White Micro Cord
White Micro Cord
£0.29
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38 m Carolina Blue - Micro Paracord
38 m Carolina Blue - Micro Paracord
£7.33
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Olive Drab Paracord 550 Type III
Olive Drab Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Flamingo Pink Paracord 550 Type III
Flamingo Pink Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Lavender Purple Paracord Type II
Lavender Purple Paracord Type II
£0.41
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90 m Olive Drab - Nano Paracord
90 m Olive Drab - Nano Paracord
£7.76
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Mint & Teal Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Mint & Teal Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Scarlet Red Paracord Type II
Scarlet Red Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Mint & Olive Drab Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Mint & Olive Drab Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Lilac Micro Cord
Lilac Micro Cord
£0.29
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Solar Orange Micro Cord
Solar Orange Micro Cord
£0.29
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Reflectable Neon Orange Paracord Type II
Reflectable Neon Orange Paracord Type II
£0.61
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Simply Red Paracord Type II
Simply Red Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Dark Cyan Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Cyan Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Chocolate Brown Paracord Type IV
Chocolate Brown Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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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.