Atwood Rope MFG Color Changing 550 Paracord 100 Feet 7-Strand Core Nylon Parachute Cord Outside Survival Gear Made in USA | Lanyards, Bracelets, Handle Wraps, Keychain

Atwood is the GOAT in my book. The quality of the cord is very high and tough as all get out. Stuff does amazing in sunlight, rain, and under long term tension. The different colors are awesome for crafts and for customizing your gear. This is the paracord you want, worth it, get it!

Got a wild hair the other day to make some macrame plant hangers for my apartment and I decided to try out this paracord because I liked the price & color.Total beginner here. The pics I've attached show the 2nd hanger I've now ever made (used 3mm traditional macrame cord for the 1st), but you can see that the knots are very consistent, even & straight.If you are looking to use it for macrame & like a very precise line with a variety of color options, I would definitely recommend this paracord. I've actually already ordered several more in other colors.Having not yet used it for any other purpose, I can't attest to any of the cord's other properties or applications (though it is quite sturdy & I have no doubt it would easily support much larger plants & heavier pots than what I've done here.)If you're a macrame newbie like me & about to use paracord for the 1st time, a few things to know...This cord is 100 ft, whereas most traditional styles of macrame cord I was looking into seem to be 100 yds for about the same price. So if you want to try something new @ the lowest possible cost, traditional may be better to start with.Also, because the cord is thicker & somewhat rigid, it will require more length than what a pattern instructs. The pattern I used called for 6 strands of 160" (plus 2 of 30" to tie off @ the top & bottom) & supposedly allowed for up to 2 more of those 'spacer' knots you can see around the foliage. It was a good thing I'd already decided I only wanted to do 3 spacers because there's no way I would've had enough cord to finish my project if I'd done any more. I can't say for sure how much length would need to be added, but I'm sure this has been a topic for crafters before me & I plan to do some research before starting my next project. Tip: look for patterns & knots that allow for changing up your lead cords to help extend the amount of available length you can use.The combo of less cord in the skein & the fact that you'll need to add more length than usual means this will probably only be enough for one project. I have enough cord left after this smallish planter (30" from hoop to bottom w/out the plant) to make 4 more 160" strands. I plan to combine them with another color to make a multicolored hanger, but they obviously wouldn't be enough to make another hanger of similar size. Again, this may be a concern from a bang for your buck aspect.Lastly, as stated earlier, this cord provides a very precise, clean look. It's even got a bit of a color-shifting sheen to it. So it doesn't really have that bojo, shabby chic, organic, rope-y feel to it traditionally associated w/macrame. This doesn't bother me at all as I actually plan to do an eclectic mix of patterns, colors & materials for 2 of the windows in my home and I love how this turned out, but be aware if boho chic is your style.

Not only is this paracord excellent by all paracord standards, but it's really nice looking, too.

Now, before I delve into this, I want to mention that I use paracord primarily for crafts. I've used a lot of paracord for a variety of crafts and thus far have found Atwood makes some top-quality cords that meets my purposes. Their color choices are limited but that is not a big factor in choosing paracords. The materials are high quality and meets MIL-SPEC standards. It is strong enough but supple and flexible for most crafts. Which is what you need for some intricate projects. Since it is "true" 550-cord, I imagine it would be suitable for most outdoor uses (hang a tarp, tie-down, etc.). If you are in the market for paracord and not concerned about color, then look into Atwood. They produce and they function.

Really, if you like some great color options, these guys have some great stuff

This is great quality paracord. A bit stiff but that's preferable to being too soft. On the Chameleon shade the color shifting effect is very noticeable and really sets this cord apart from all the rest of my paracord.

Good quality paracord. Cool Color.

Not sure why this is called color changing. It's green. Nothing about this changes colors at any given time. I have never purchased this brand before and picked this one up as it was super cheap. It's not as soft as other brands I have used and about 15 feet in my cord, there is a huge run in it like it may have gotten caught up on something. Not sure if this was a dud in packaging or if this is standard quality for this brand.