Paracord 550 - Neon Orange

Sale price€3,00

Length: 05 m

Paracord 550 type III color Orange Neon made in USA

  • 7 inner strands with a strength of approximately 35 pounds each. Each inner strand is itself composed of 2 strands with a strength of approximately 17.5 pounds each.
  • 32-wire braided sheath
  • Breaking strength approximately 250 kg
  • Minimum elongation 30%
  • About 4mm in diameter
  • Dries quickly, does not decompose and is not susceptible to mold
  • Made in USA by a military supplier

Paracord or 550 paracord also called parachute cord is a lightweight nylon cord that was originally used in parachute suspension in the United States during World War II. It is now used as a general purpose utility cord by the military and civilians. The braided sheath is composed of a large number of wires for its size which gives it a relatively smooth appearance. The 7 inner strands of the core can be removed and also used when the need for a more flexible cord end is felt. The US paracord for the military is specific to the MIL-C-5040H standard. The US military specifications define 6 types of paracord: I, IA, II, IIA, III, IV. Type III is the more commonly used, it has a breaking strength of around 550 pounds hence its name paracord 550. Outside of its original area of use, paracord can be used for making all kinds of braids : Bracelets, survival bracelets, key rings, knife handles, wrist straps, shoe laces, belts, necklaces, animal harnesses, etc. It is an aesthetic cord , resistant, very flexible, pleasant to braid, to knot and to unknot. You will find on the internet many sites claiming to sell paracord from the USA while the paracord that they offer is in fact only a pale copy, most often made in China. Be careful! Quality has a price! The Paracord that we offer you is a premium product, made in the United States by a supplier to the American army and meeting the quality standards cited above. above and in force for this type of product in the USA.

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