Rope BasicsReference — Not a Buildable Spec
Paracord: What It Is and What It's Good For
Lightweight nylon cord with a woven sheath and inner strands. What the 550 number means, what it does not mean, and how to spot cord that is not what it says.
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Written from standard knowledge, with the specs checked against vendor and spec-sheet sources on 2026-10-13. Strand counts and ratings for the other types vary by source; check the maker's sheet for any cord you depend on.
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