TOUGH-GRID® 750LB PARACORD

Description

– What is the diameter of TOUGH-GRID® paracord? – 
We generally speak of the diameter running between 5/32″ and 3/16″ or 3.96mm and 4.76mm. There is no “exact” requirement by the US Military and since the cord will compress, it is difficult to pin-down an absolute diameter.

– How much stretch does TOUGH-GRID® paracord have? –
All mil-spec paracord has a “minimum stretch” of 30%. Paracord is designed for parachutes and must have some stretch built-in for the sudden loads it is expected to endure. Military Specifications [Require] that our cord stretch is “at least 30%”.

– How many inner strands are in this paracord and are they triple or double-ply?
– TOUGH-GRID® paracord has (11) inner strands, all of which are triple-ply, 100% nylon threads. There is also a marker strand that is made of (2) black and (1) tan strand which is used by the military to identify the origin of the parachute cord.

– What are the results of the tensile strength test of TOUGH-GRID® paracord? –
There is a range at which our 750lb Type 4 Mil Spec cord fails/breaks. Generally speaking… that is somewhere between 760 and 820+ pounds. Why the range? Well, even though we ONLY sell Mil-Spec cord, there are still slight variations in the yarns. In reality… no two cords are ever identical due to variations in the nylon manufacturing process. That said; our cord always exceeds the 750lb minimum break strength.

– Can this cord be used for hammock hanging? –
It sure can and many of our customers use it for hammocks without any problems whatsoever. We use it for our hammocks as well. That said; the cord has 30% stretch built-in (required by the US Military) so you may need to re-tighten a time or two as you work-out the stretch over time. Another way to account for the stretch is to use more lines to slow the stretching process.

– Can I use this paracord for mountain or wall climbing? –
Only use paracord for climbing or descending in emergencies IF you have no other choice of a better climbing rope. While our cord is excellent and considered a great “emergency supply”, it is not intended to be a climbing rope… even though many have used paracord for such in emergencies. There are thousands of uses for paracord, but one should be prudent and cautious if life & limb are on the line.

– Could I use this cord as a replacement for the shoestrings in my boots/shoes? –
Sure, Our paracord makes excellent replacement laces and it’s a great way to keep some paracord on-hand at all times (just in case.) The cord is slightly thicker than 550lb paracord and will have some trouble fitting through very small eyelets. One of the solutions to this is to melt the ends of the paracord into sharp tapered points to help thread the cord through the eyelets. You can also straighten a paper clip and melt it into the ends of the paracord to help you guide and feed the paracord through the eyelets if they are very small.