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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Kelly Green & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Kelly Green & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Neon Turquoise & Black Shockwave Paracord Type II
Neon Turquoise & Black Shockwave Paracord Type II
£0.41
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Mocca Paracord 550 Type III
Mocca Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Navy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Navy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
£0.48
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Imperial Red Micro Cord
Imperial Red Micro Cord
£0.29
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Rose Pink Paracord Type IV
Rose Pink Paracord Type IV
£0.56
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38 m Blue - Micro Paracord
38 m Blue - Micro Paracord
£7.33
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Electric Blue Micro Cord
Electric Blue Micro Cord
£0.29
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Woodland Camo Paracord Type I
Woodland Camo Paracord Type I
£0.38
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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.