Military & Government

Parachute cord was originally developed to act as suspension lines for parachutes used by airborne military units. It is a lightweight kernmantle style braided cord manufactured from nylon in accordance with military standard MIL-C-5040. Over time military personnel found this cord to be useful for many other tasks such as securing equipment, tag lines, general [...]

In addition to its many practical uses, rope has a long history of decorative and ornamental uses across different branches of the military in various countries. There is a rich tradition of using different types of rope and lanyards as a means of awarding commendations to soldiers and identifying members of various units. The fourragère [...]