Our Napa Valley Type I paracord has a 95-100 lb. tensile strength and a 100% nylon sheath and core. The Type I cord has a slightly smaller diameter cord than our 275 cord (1.7mm vs. 2mm) and is great for zipper pulls, clothing accessories, and arts and craft projects where a smaller cord is desired. Made by a US Government Contractor 95-100 lb. Tensile Strength Nylon Core, 1 2-Ply Strand Nylon Sheath Approx. Diameter: 1.7mm (1/16") Mildew and Rot Resistant Made in USA Please note that actual cord colors may vary from the sample photo. Click here for additional color information. Also, the manufacturing process results in a small percentage of spools with two separate lengths of cord. If your project requires a continuous length of cord, please let us know by email following checkout.