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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Coyote Brown Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
Coyote Brown Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
USD 0.74
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Gold & Black Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Gold & Black Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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38 m Yellow - Micro Paracord
38 m Yellow - Micro Paracord
USD 8.25
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Black & Rose Pink X Paracord 550 Type III
Black & Rose Pink X Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Colonial Blue Paracord Type IV
Colonial Blue Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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International Orange Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
International Orange Paracord 100 Type IA - MiL-C-5040H (coreless)
USD 0.36
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Silver Grey Paracord Type I
Silver Grey Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Gold Diamonds Paracord Type I
Gold Diamonds Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Mint Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Aquatica Paracord 550 Type III
Aquatica Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Royal Blue Paracord Type II
Royal Blue Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Lilac Paracord 550 Type III
Lilac Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Canary Yellow type I
Canary Yellow type I
USD 0.43
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Kelly Green Micro Cord
Kelly Green Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
Imperial Red Diamonds Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Zebra Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Zebra Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Gecko Paracord 550 Type III
Gecko Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Chocolate Brown & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Chocolate Brown & Neon Orange Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Cotton Candy Paracord Type II
Cotton Candy Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
Army Green Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Dizzy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Dizzy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III
Smoke Grey Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Greenstone Paracord 550 Type III
Greenstone Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Breast Cancer Awareness Paracord 550 Type III
Breast Cancer Awareness Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Reflectable Black Paracord 550 Type III
Reflectable Black Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.83
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90 m Hunter - Nano Paracord
90 m Hunter - Nano Paracord
USD 8.74
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Bumblebee Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Bumblebee Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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International Orange Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
International Orange Paracord 550 Type III - MiL-C-5040H
USD 0.74
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Volcanic Paracord 550 Type III
Volcanic Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Olive Drab Micro Cord
Olive Drab Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Stars and Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Stars and Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Imperial Red Paramax Type V
Imperial Red Paramax Type V
USD 1.90
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Smores Paracord Type I
Smores Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Survival Camo Paracord 550 Type III
Survival Camo Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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38 m Neon Green - Micro Paracord
38 m Neon Green - Micro Paracord
USD 8.25
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Black Paracord Type IV
Black Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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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.