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Nylon paracord 550, 4 mm

Nylon paracord 550, 4 mm: construction, weight per metre, how it handles and what it is for.

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Material
nylon
Construction
paracord
Diameter (mm)
4 mm
Weight (g/m)Typical weight per metre; makers vary by about 15%
5 g/m
Stretch
high
Combs into fringeWhether the cut ends can be unravelled and brushed into a soft fringe
false
Best for
Bracelets, lanyards, dog collars, outdoor plant hangers and anything that gets wet.
Notes
A braided nylon sleeve over seven inner strands; the sleeve alone is used for flat knots. Ends are cut and melted so they never fray. Stretches under load, so hangers sag a little at first. Sold in hundreds of colours.
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