Parachute 550 Cord – 7 Strand 50 ft.

• Color: Black
• Fabric: 100% Nylon
• 50ft Hanks
• Capacity: 550 lb.
• Dimensions: 5/32″ Diameter
• Made in: USA

The 550 parachute cord is 550 lb. Standard Weight Nylon Parachute Cord test.

The 550 parachute cord is made in the USA by the current government manufacturer.

The 550 parachute cord is approximately 1/8″ diameter. The 550 cord is a continuous filament nylon shroud cord with 7 inner twisted nylon lines. The inner strands of the 550 parachute cord can be separated for emergency sewing, repair, braiding, tieing, etc. Our 550 parachute cord is available in 50ft hanks.
Multipurpose rope is a must around camp, at home or in your truck or in 72 hour kits.

This Parachute cord resists rot and mildew, and is non friction based. It has become known as an all-weather material.
After World War II parachute cord became available to civilians, first as military surplus and then as a common retail product.
Parachute cord is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, paratroopers found this cord useful for many other tasks. It is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. This versatile cord was even used by astronauts during STS-82, the second Space Shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
Built with seven inner threads for emergency sewing and fishing requirements.

Parachute 550 Cord – 7 Strand 50 ft.

• SECURE YOUR GEAR like bikes and kayaks whether that’s on your car or in your garage. Keep this cord at home or stash it in your outdoor bag so you always have a reliable option for repairs, crafting, and even creating a quick fishing line or replacement tent line.
• CREATE DIY CRAFTS such as bracelets, lanyards for ID badges, belts, keychains, tool wrappings, and collars for your pets. Not only does this cord help keep you safe roaming the outdoors, it also provides excellent versatility when at home looking for a new project.

About this item

• Versatile utility: works well for hiking, camping, and a variety of survival tasks, as well as making DIY crafts like belts, bracelets, leashes, and lanyards
• Durable nylon: combines a 32 braided UV-resistant nylon jacket structure and a 7-strand nylon core (each strand made of 3 twisted yarns) for reinforcement
• Reliable: suitable for both wet and dry conditions; provides a natural resistance to oils, acids, and abrasions
• Capacity: not reflective; will sink (will not float) when placed in water

Parachute 550 Cord – 7 Strand 50 ft.