うわじま防災BOX -補習授業-:パラコード作り!

Uwajima Disaster Prevention Box -Supplementary Lesson-: Making paracord!

  • What is paracord?

The official name is parachute cord, a rope developed to hang parachutes. It is characterized by its strength and lightness, but for safety reasons, it cannot be used as a lifeline.

  • Example of use

There are various items such as tent setup, key chains, shoelaces, fire starters, laundry, dental floss, thread substitutes, pet leashes, etc. The strength of paracord depends on the number of inner cores inside. Paracord can be easily purchased online, and there are many ways to weave it. There are three types of paracord: nylon, polyester, and polypropylene. Each type has its own unsuitability, so please use it according to the purpose.


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