Our Cotton Candy 550 Paracord is ideal for camping, boating, lanyards, whips, survival bracelets and other crafts. 550 Type III Commercial Grade Paracord Made in USA by a US Government Contractor 550 lb. Tensile Strength 7 Strand Nylon Core 32 Strand Nylon Sheath 5/32" (4mm) Approx. Diameter Mildew Resistant Rot Resistant Please note that actual cord colors may vary from the sample photo. Click here for additional color information. Also, the manufacturing process results in a small percentage of spools with two separate lengths of cord. If your project requires a continuous length of cord, please let us know by email following checkout.