# Best Cord for Outdoor Macrame Source: https://cordandknot.com/best/best-outdoor-macrame-cord Publisher: Cord and Knot. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://cordandknot.com/how-we-pick Macrame on a porch, balcony or patio gets rained on and sits in the sun, and that changes the cord choice. Can you use cotton macrame cord outside? Cotton absorbs moisture and can mildew, so cotton pieces are best kept under cover and brought in when wet. Synthetic cord is the usual answer outdoors: polypropylene and polyester resist water and mildew, and synthetic ends can be heat sealed, which cotton ends cannot. What differs between the cords below is the fiber, the thickness (from 2mm for small pieces up to 6mm, the size used for lawn chairs), the length on the spool, and whether the listing says anything at all about water or sun. Several sellers mix the words polyester and polypropylene in one title, so the fiber column follows the bullets. This guide compares seven synthetic cords by what their listings state. Nothing was tested, and no listing says how many seasons a cord lasts outside. ## Picks ### 1. Pepperell Bonnie Braid Macrame Cord | 4mm x 100yd | Value 2-Pack | Twisted Polypropylene Cord for DIY Crafts, Plant Hangers, Wall Hangings, Crochet & Macrame (Orange) Fiber: 100% polypropylene; Thickness: 4 mm; Length: 2 x 100 yd spools; Weather claim: Moisture and UV resistant A 4mm polypropylene cord sold as a value 2-pack of 100 yard spools. The listing states resistance to moisture and UV rays, and 4mm is the usual plant hanger thickness. 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. ### 2. Pepperell Bonnie Braid Macrame Cord | 6mm x 100yd Navy (Value 2-Pack) | Twisted Polypropylene Cord for DIY Crafts, Plant Hangers, Wall Hangings, Crochet & Macrame | Long-Lasting, Vibrant Color Fiber: 100% polypropylene; Thickness: 6 mm; Length: 2 x 100 yd spools; Weather claim: Moisture and UV resistant The 6mm version of the same polypropylene cord, again a value 2-pack of 100 yard spools. 6mm polypropylene craft cord is the size used for macrame lawn chairs and oversized hangers. 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. ### 3. Circulo - Nautico Yarn, Premium Waterproof Cord 5mm 100% Polypropylene, 227 yds, 17.6 oz, Chunky, Special for Fashion Accessories, Bag and Decor in Crochet and Macramé Color 2314 - Royal Fiber: 100% polypropylene; Thickness: 5 mm; Length: 227 yd (208 m); Weather claim: Waterproof (title) A 5mm cord of 100 percent polypropylene, 227 yards (208 m) in a 500 g ball. The title calls it a waterproof cord; a thick, long ball for larger outdoor hangers and decor. 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. ### 4. CAMAL Polypropylene Cord 3mm 185 Yards Colorful Polyester Yarn Handmade Knitting Thread Macrame Cord 3mm for Crochet Bags, DIY Crafts, Plant Hangers, Making Macrame Project(Khaki) Fiber: Polypropylene (per bullets); Thickness: 3 mm; Length: 185 yd; Weather claim: not stated A 3mm polypropylene cord, 185 yards, listed in 33 colors. A thin, shiny synthetic cord for small outdoor hangers and decorations. 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. ### 5. YarnArt Macrame Cord - Strong & Versatile Macrame Yarn for Knitting, Crochet & DIY Crafts - 100% Polyester, 250g (130m) - Perfect for Wall Hangings, Bags, Home Decor & More (164, XL) Fiber: 100% polyester; Thickness: not stated; Length: 142 yd (130 m); Weather claim: not stated A 100 percent polyester macrame cord in a 250 g ball of 130 m (about 142 yards). The polyester pick in this guide, with plant hangers named among its uses. 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. ### 6. TECEUM Paracord Rope Type III 550 - Tactical MIL-SPEC - Outdoor para Cord Fiber: Nylon; Thickness: 4 mm (5/32 in); Length: 33 yd (100 ft); Weather claim: UV and fade resistant A 4mm nylon paracord, 100 ft, with a 32 strand sheath over 7 core yarns. Not sold as macrame cord, but a firm sheathed cord whose listing states UV and fade resistance and use in sun, rain or snow. 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. ### 7. 2mm Premium Polyester Macrame Cord, 125 Yards, 100% Polypropylene Macrame Rope for Crochet, Wall Hangings, Plant Hangers, Macrame Bags, Basket Bases and DIY Crafts (Purple, 1 Skein) Fiber: 100% polypropylene; Thickness: 2 mm; Length: 125 yd (115 m); Weather claim: not stated A thin 2mm cord of 100 percent polypropylene, 125 yards (115 m) per spool. For small outdoor pieces and fine detail, not for carrying large pots. 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. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.