5col 550 Type 3 Nylon Parachute Paracord - MIL-C-5040H & PIA-C-5040 Our Type 3 paracord has 8 core strands (including the marker strand). All core strands are 3-ply. Minimum break strength: 550 lbs, Length per pound of paracord: 225 ft. Elongation percentage: 30% Manufactured in the USA. Berry Compliant. Possible Uses: Rigging Parachutes, Lashing, Shelter Construction, Traps, Snares, Rigging, Trot Lines, Gill Nets, Braids, Wraps, Slings, etc.