550 paracord has been proven to last through harsh conditions, and is rated with a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds. It is tested and used by U.S. Military Personnel. When taken apart, it has 7 inner strands made of 2 strands each, for a total of 14 strands. Each of the 7 inner strands have a 50 lbs. tensile strength, and the outer sheath is rated at 200 lbs. Interesting Fact: Paracord is so durable and strong, NASA used it as one of their repair tools for the Hubble Space Telescope. Uses for the Paracord Band: • Shoe & Bootlaces • Weapons Sling • Emergancy Bandoliers • Repairing Equipment • Making a Fire Bow • Shelter Making • Animal Snares • Tourniquet • Bottle Holder • Clothing Line • Trail Marking Uses for the Inner cores: • Fishing Line • Sewing fabric together • Emergency Stitches • Dental Floss • Small twine for whipping ends of larger cord • Lashing a small arrowhead to spear
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