Paracord 275

Paracord 275 is between Type I and 550, it is about 2.5mm in diameter compared to about 2mm for Type I and 4mm for 550. The braided sheath is made up of 16 strands which gives it a relatively smooth appearance. Inside the sheath, 4 strands with a strength of about 35 pounds. Each inner strand is itself made up of 2 strands with a strength of about 17.5 pounds each.