Our 425 Type II Parachute Cord is STRONG! Made with 100% raw nylon materials combined with a minimum of 425 lb breaking strength, this paracord is soft and easy to work with. 425 cord is one size smaller than the traditional 550 cord. Paracord has literally 100s of survival applications as well as many apparel applications. Whether you carrying it around in your pack or wearing it on your wrist, paracord is the one thing you do not want to be without. It is available in many different colors, and patterns and also in several different lengths.