Titan™ Paracord is the real-deal ... GUARANTEED. It is the same genuine 550 Paracord made use of by the UNITED STATES Military, NASA Astronauts, and Campers, Hikers, Fishermen, and Survivalists the world over. Titan ™ Paracord is made from 100 Nylon strands, measures 532' in diameter, and consists of 21 unique strands, braided into 7 seriously-strong 3-strand yarns. Its official military classification is MIL-C-5040H Type 3, and has a total rated tensile strength of greater than 550 pounds. This makes Titan™ Paracord ultimate utility cord as it is light and long lasting, fast drying, UV resistant, and resists rot and mildew.