Paracord Inner Threads For Stitching

[PHIPPS CRAFTED LEATHER]

Hey everyone, has anyone tried using the inner strands of paracord for stitching, tensile strength is 50lbs, only color is white as far as I know, and would you need that type of strength? I'm going to use it on some knife sheaths for a camping setup I make.

[NoahL]

Hey everyone, has anyone tried using the inner strands of paracord for stitching, tensile strength is 50lbs, only color is white as far as I know, and would you need that type of strength? I'm going to use it on some knife sheaths for a camping setup I make.

I've thought about this very thing, myself, but those strands are so slippery I figured they would not hold well. Give it a shot and report back!

[Lobo]

Phipps: You may be onto something with the paracord inner strands, but probably only for users of small quantities. Bonded nylon thread made to US Government testing standards offers the following characteristics:

Size 277, 4 strand, 45 lb. breaking strength, 1500 yards to a 1-lb. cone.

Size 346, 5 strand, 53 lb. breaking strength, 1200 yards to a 1-lb. cone.

Size 415, 6 strand, 72 lb. breaking strength, 1050 yards to a 1-lb. cone.

Size 455, 8 strand, 83 lb. breaking strength, 655 yards to a 1-lb. cone.

For users of any significant volume the $15 to $20 cost per 1-lb. cone in ready to use form is nothing when compared to stripping out paracord to separate the inner strands for use. A pound of thread will stitch hundreds of holsters, belts, pouches, etc. and 8-oz. and 4-oz. quantities are also readily available for users of smaller quantities.

For machine stitching there is no real choice.

Best regards.

[PHIPPS CRAFTED LEATHER]

NoahL, I'll see what happens. Lobo, thanks for the stats, but I'm curious the strand thickness of those various sizes are how thick? The inner strands of the paracord are mighty thin, and I don't know the exact dimensions (that is way to precise for me), but like I said I'm going to try it in a camping sheath I make. I do agree it's for small use only, unless your some military quarter master with ample supply.