Paracord Creations by Nicole

Parachute cord, also known as paracord or 550 cord, is a lightweight nylon rope first popularized during World War 2 as the material of choice for the suspension lines of US parachutes. Soldiers finding themselves with limited resources soon realized the benefits of dissecting paracord, and the infinite uses of the inner strands and outer sheath. The braided sheath has a high number of interwoven strands for its size, giving it a relatively smooth texture. The all nylon construction makes paracord fairly elastic and extremely durable, and is now used in a number of applications including bracelet making, survival accessories, hiking products, and of course...parachutes. Due to this demand, manufacturing of paracord is aimed at both military and civilian purposes. Paracord bracelets are becoming all the rage with many people. If you are not familiar with what a paracord or "survival" bracelet is...it's a bracelet made with 550 pound strength of paracord rope. This material can be used for more than a fashion accessory. If you unravel just a bracelet, you have about 7 feet of usable rope that you can be utilized in just about any survival situation. There are so many other things that can be made with paracord such as belts, anklets, dog collars, and gunslings just to name a few, but the list is endless. Any of these variations will afford you several feet of survival rope in the event you ever need it. From camping adventures to a real survival emergency, paracord bracelets and accessories could save you in more ways than one!