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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Metallic Glitter White & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Glitter White & Silver Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.64
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Crimson Paracord Type II
Crimson Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Black Micro Cord
Black Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Black (flat/coreless) Paracord 550 Type III
Black (flat/coreless) Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Camo Green Paracord 750 Type IV - MiL-C-5040H
Camo Green Paracord 750 Type IV - MiL-C-5040H
USD 1.06
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Metallic Glitter White & Red Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
Metallic Glitter White & Red Tracer X Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.64
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Salmon Pink Paracord Type I
Salmon Pink Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Multi Camo Paracord Type II
Multi Camo Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Rose Pink & Charcoal Grey Diamonds Paracord Type I
Rose Pink & Charcoal Grey Diamonds Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Greece Blue Paracord Type II
Greece Blue Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Moss Paracord 550 Type III
Moss Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Midnight Blue Paracord Type I
Midnight Blue Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Neon Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
Neon Pink Diamonds Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Dark Green Paracord 550 Type III
Dark Green Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
Out of stock
90 m Neon Green - Nano Paracord
90 m Neon Green - Nano Paracord
USD 8.74
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Navy Blue Paracord Type IV
Navy Blue Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
Out of stock
Foliage Green Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
Foliage Green Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
USD 0.74
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Tan Paracord Type II (Updated Colour)
Tan Paracord Type II (Updated Colour)
USD 0.45
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Mint Micro Cord
Mint Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Colonial Blue Paracord Type II
Colonial Blue Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Neon Pink & Acid Purple Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Pink & Acid Purple Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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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
USD 0.64
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Leopard Paracord 550 Type III
Leopard Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Electric Blue Paracord Type I
Electric Blue Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Blue Shock Paracord 550 Type III
Blue Shock Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Lava Red Paracord 550 Type III
Lava Red Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Midnight Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Midnight Blue Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Charcoal Grey Micro Cord
Charcoal Grey Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Smores Paracord 550 Type III
Smores Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III
Red Chili Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Ocher Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
Ocher Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Canary Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
Canary Yellow Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Silver Diamonds Paracord Type II
Silver Diamonds Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Lava Red Paracord Type II
Lava Red Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Neon Green Paracord Type I
Neon Green Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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ACU Digital Camo Paracord 550 Type III
ACU Digital Camo Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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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.