5col Survival Supply sells only military grade paracord conforming to MIL-C-5040H and the newer PIA-C-5040 specifications. This cord is suitable for use in parachutes. A factory certificate of conformance is available (upon request) for all cord sold in our store. 5col Survival Supply paracord is manufactured in the United States by a company that supplies parachutes and related supplies to the US military. The cord for sale here is the same cord used in those parachutes. All lengths up to 500 ft. are guaranteed continuous; 1200 and 3000 ft. spools will usually contain splices. 50, 100, and 250 ft. lengths ship as hanks. 500, 1200, and 3000 ft. lengths ship on spools.