Atwood Rope USGI Paracord 550 Parachute Cord - 1000 FT Spool

USGI Paracord made in the USA by a government contractor. This is the official GI stuff, not a cheap import. We carry multiple colors and lengths.

Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 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 82nd Space Shuttle mission, to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

• Tensile Strength - 550 lbs / 249 kg
• Weight (oz/100ft) - 8oz / 227g
• 7 Strand Core
• Color Will not run or bleed
• UV, Rot, Mildew Resistant
• Made In The USA