Type I - Acid Purple

Type I paracord Acid Purple color made in USA

• 1 inner strand with a resistance of approximately 35 pounds. This inner strand is itself composed of 2 strands with a resistance of approximately 17.5 pounds each.
• 16-strand braided sleeving with a tensile strength of approximately 65 pounds.

• Breaking strength approximately 100 pounds or 45 kg

• Minimum elongation 30%
• About 2mm in diameter
• Dries quickly, does not decompose and is not susceptible to mold
• Made in USA by a military supplier

Type I paracord is significantly smaller than 550 paracord, being about 2mm in diameter compared to about 4mm for 550 paracord. The braided sheath is made up of 16 strands which gives it a relatively smooth appearance. The inner strand of the core can be removed and also used when the need for a thinner cord arises. 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 I has a breaking strength of about 100 pounds . Type I paracord can be used like its cousin 550 paracord for making all kinds of braiding : Bracelets, survival bracelets, key rings, knife handles, wrist straps, shoe laces, belts, necklaces, animal harnesses, etc. It is an aesthetic, resistant, very flexible cord, pleasant to braid, tie and untie. You will find on the internet many sites claiming to sell paracord from the USA when the paracord they offer is in fact only a pale copy, most often made in China. Be careful! Quality at a price! The Type I Paracord that we offer you is a top quality product, made in the United States by a supplier to the American army and meeting the quality standards mentioned above and in force for this type of product in the USA.