Best Cord for Outdoor Macrame

What the listing offers

• Stated as 100 percent polypropylene with resistance to moisture and UV rays.
• Heat fusable: the listing says ends can be sealed or joined with heat for a clean finish.
• 4mm diameter on 100 yard (91.44 m) spools, with plant hangers and wall hangings named as uses.

Limits to know

• The name says Bonnie Braid while the title says twisted polypropylene, so the exact construction is unclear from the listing.
• The title says Value 2-Pack but the bullets describe a single 100 yard spool, so check the pack contents before ordering.

What the listing offers

• 100 percent polypropylene, stated as resistant to moisture and UV rays.
• 6mm diameter on 100 yard (91.44 m) spools, the thickness lawn chair patterns call for.
• Heat fusable ends, with plant hangers, rugs and wall hangings named as uses.

Limits to know

• A folding lawn chair usually takes 120 to 200 yards, so one chair can use most or all of the pack in a single color.
• The listing compares it to super bulky size 6 to 7 yarn, too thick for small hangers and fine knots.

What the listing offers

• 100 percent polypropylene at 5mm, described in the title as a waterproof cord.
• Each ball holds 227 yards (208 m) and weighs 17.6 oz (500 g), the longest single ball or spool in this guide.
• Listed in 14 colors and named for both crochet and macrame.

Limits to know

• The listing has only two bullets and states neither the construction nor anything about sun or UV exposure.
• The title aims it at fashion accessories, bags and decor; plant hangers are not named as a use.

What the listing offers

• The bullets state polypropylene fiber, 3mm in diameter and 185 yards in length.
• The listing says the cord did not unravel when cut and does not tangle.
• Listed in 33 colors, with plant hangers and wall hangings named among the uses.

Limits to know

• The title and bullets use polyester and polypropylene interchangeably, so the exact fiber is not fully clear.
• No statement about water, UV or outdoor use; the synthetic fiber is the only reason it is in this guide.

What the listing offers

• The title states 100 percent polyester, with 250 g and 130 m per ball.
• Wall hangings, plant hangers, coasters and baskets are named as uses.
• Described as having a smooth finish and a tangle-free texture, in a wide range of colors.

Limits to know

• The cord thickness in mm is not stated; the listing only says it works with 4mm needles or hooks.
• Nothing in the listing mentions water, sun or outdoor use, and the construction is not described.

What the listing offers

• Nylon cord 5/32 in (4mm) thick with a 32 strand sheath and 7 core yarns, per the listing.
• Stated as UV and fade resistant and resistant to damage from weather conditions.
• Listed in 40 color options and in lengths of 50, 100, 200 or 1000 feet.

Limits to know

• 100 ft is about 33 yards, enough for one hanger at most by the usual cut lengths.
• Sheathed paracord does not fringe or comb out, and the listing is written for camping, not macrame.

What the listing offers

• Stated as 100 percent polypropylene, 2mm, with 125 yards (115 m) on each spool.
• The listing names wall hangings, plant hangers, bags and baskets as uses.
• Described as smooth and flexible while maintaining its shape.

Limits to know

• 2mm is jewelry and small-project thickness, thin for a hanger that carries a full-size pot.
• The title calls it polyester and the bullets polypropylene, and nothing is said about water or UV.