Midwest Cord Brand Paracord is 100% Made in the USA Nylon 7 Inner Strand 550 Lb Test Strength Parachute Cord. The Highest Quality Type III Paracord for Survival Bracelets, Preppers, Camping Gear and More! Midwest Cord Paracord Comes with Heat Sealed Ends, no frayed ends! 550 Paracord Averages 4mm in Diameter, but overall diameter and thickness varies between colors. Die Lots may change over time, so colors can vary slight between batches. If you need a perfect match for a big project, make sure to order enough in one order, all cord shipped in a single order is garunteed to be from the same Die Lot!