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ParamaxApproximately 1/4 inch (6.3 mm)
Large-diameter braided cord

A large-diameter cord for leashes, pet accessories, large decorative knots, and other substantial woven projects.

Best for: Dog leashes, pet accessories, large decorative knots, and thick woven projects

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Shock Cord 1/41/4 inch elastic
Heavy elastic cord

The thickest shock cord shown, with stronger stretch and holding power.

Best for: Cargo, canopies, heavy covers, and demanding retention projects

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Shock Cord 3/163/16 inch elastic
Midweight elastic cord

The middle size for projects needing a balance of stretch and control.

Best for: Gear retention, covers, cargo nets, and medium-duty tie-downs

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Shock Cord 1/81/8 inch elastic
Light elastic cord

A compact bungee cord that adds stretch without much bulk.

Best for: Small tie-downs, tent gear, zipper pulls, and light retention projects

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750 CordApproximately 4 to 5 mm
Large 11-core cord

An 11-core cord for larger bracelets, belts, handles, leashes, and substantial knotwork.

Best for: Larger bracelets, belts, handles, leashes, and substantial knotwork

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550 ParacordApproximately 4 mm
The everyday standard

A versatile seven-core cord for bracelets, lanyards, handle wraps, zipper pulls, and general crafts.

Best for: Bracelets, lanyards, keychains, handle wraps, zipper pulls, and general crafts

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Whipmaker CordApproximately 3/16 inch wide when flat
Flat specialty cord

A hollow, coreless nylon braid that lies flat for plaiting, synthetic whips, and narrow hollow-braid projects.

Best for: Synthetic whips, flat plaiting, and narrow hollow-braid projects

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Coreless 550Approximately 1.5 mm thick by 5 mm wide when flat
Flat 550-style sheath

A hollow 550-style nylon sheath without inner strands, giving projects a flatter profile.

Best for: Synthetic whips, shoelaces, flatter bracelets and lanyards, and cable wraps

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425 CordApproximately 3 mm (about 1/8 inch)
Midweight three-core cord

A three-core cord for bracelets, lanyards, keychains, and projects that need less bulk than 550 Paracord.

Best for: Bracelets, lanyards, and keychains when 550 Paracord feels too bulky

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325 CordApproximately 3 mm
Slim three-core cord

A slim three-core cord for detailed weaving, compact accessories, and decorative knotwork.

Best for: Slim bracelets, detailed weaving, keychains, lanyards, and decorative knots

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275 CordApproximately 3/32 inch (2.38 mm)
Lightweight five-core cord

A lightweight five-core cord for narrow bracelets, small lanyards, keychains, accents, and detail work.

Best for: Narrow bracelets, small lanyards, keychains, accents, and detail work

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95 CordApproximately 1/16 inch (1.6 mm)
Fine three-core cord

A fine three-core cord for crochet, macrame, small bracelets, jewelry, and detailed craft work.

Best for: Crochet, macrame, fine weaving, small bracelets, jewelry, and crafts

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Micro CordApproximately 3/64 inch (1.18 mm)
Fine braided cord

A fine braid without a removable core for accent stitching, jewelry, zipper pulls, lacing, and detail work.

Best for: Accent stitching, jewelry, zipper pulls, lacing, and fine detail work

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