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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Ultra Neon Yellow Paracord Type IV
Ultra Neon Yellow Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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Mustard Paracord 550 Type III
Mustard Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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90 m Brown - Nano Paracord
90 m Brown - Nano Paracord
USD 8.74
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Goldenrod Paracord Type I
Goldenrod Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Black Paramax Type V
Black Paramax Type V
USD 1.90
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Pastel Turquoise Paracord Type I
Pastel Turquoise Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Greece Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Greece Blue Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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38 m Air Force Gold - Micro Paracord
38 m Air Force Gold - Micro Paracord
USD 8.25
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White Paracord Type II
White Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Neon Turquoise & Black Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
Neon Turquoise & Black Shockwave Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Charcoal Grey Paracord Type IV
Charcoal Grey Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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38 m Aquatica - Micro Paracord
38 m Aquatica - Micro Paracord
USD 8.25
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Mint Paracord Type I
Mint Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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Cannibal Paracord 550 Type III
Cannibal Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Teal Paracord Type IV
Teal Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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Turquoise & White Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
Turquoise & White Stripes Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Rose Pink & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Rose Pink & Fuchsia Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Cream Micro Cord
Cream Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Navy Blue Micro Cord
Navy Blue Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Honeycomb Paracord Type II
Honeycomb Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Kelly Green & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
Kelly Green & Moss Diamonds Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Neon Turquoise & Black Shockwave Paracord Type II
Neon Turquoise & Black Shockwave Paracord Type II
USD 0.45
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Mocca Paracord 550 Type III
Mocca Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Navy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
Navy Blue Paracord 550 Type III
USD 0.54
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Imperial Red Micro Cord
Imperial Red Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Rose Pink Paracord Type IV
Rose Pink Paracord Type IV
USD 0.64
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38 m Blue - Micro Paracord
38 m Blue - Micro Paracord
USD 8.25
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Electric Blue Micro Cord
Electric Blue Micro Cord
USD 0.33
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Woodland Camo Paracord Type I
Woodland Camo Paracord Type I
USD 0.43
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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.