Nylon Braided Cord 0.8mm 8 Colors 20m Each (160m Total) Non-Stretch Beading String for Bracelet Making Knotting Macrame Review (2026)

Who this cord suits

This cord suits makers who want to work across several colors in one sitting, such as friendship bracelet makers, macrame crafters, or anyone making colorful keychains and phone charms where variety matters more than a large quantity of any single shade. With eight colors at 20 meters each, it is well suited to smaller projects or to group activities like classroom crafting or bracelet-making parties where different people want different colors. Makers planning one large single-color project, such as a long macrame wall hanging in one shade, would likely get better value from a dedicated single-color spool with a longer continuous length instead.

What you get

The pack includes eight rolls of 0.8mm braided nylon cord, each roll holding 20 meters of one color, for 160 meters of cord total across the full color set. This 0.8mm gauge sits in a comfortable middle ground for knotting and beading, thick enough to hold secure knots but still fine enough to pass through many standard bead holes. Having eight distinct colors in one purchase means a maker can plan multi-color friendship bracelet patterns or color-coordinated sets without needing to buy and store several separate single-color spools.

Build and materials

The cord is a braided, non-stretch nylon construction, which is built to hold its shape and resist fraying at cut ends, both useful qualities for macrame knotting and adjustable sliding closures on friendship bracelets. Because it does not stretch, it behaves differently from elastic beading cord and is better suited to knotted designs, wrapped bracelets, and macrame rather than stretch bracelets. As an unbranded or lesser-known brand cord compared to established names in the beading cord space, colorfastness and long-term durability are harder to predict from the listing alone and have not been independently verified beyond the manufacturer's own description.

How it compares

Against other nylon beading cord listings, this pack scores in the middle of its comparison group, behind established twisted nylon options from more established cord brands but ahead of some other budget multi-color assortments. The main advantage over single-brand twisted cord options is the built-in eight color variety in one purchase, while the main disadvantage is a shorter 20 meter length per color compared to single-color spools that often run 70 yards or more per roll. Buyers who value color variety over maximum single-color length will likely find this a reasonable trade-off compared to buying several individual spools.

Tips for use

Because each color roll is 20 meters, planning a project's color layout before cutting lengths helps avoid running short on a favorite shade partway through a larger multi-color piece. The braided, non-stretch nature of this cord makes it well suited to adjustable sliding knots on the closure of a bracelet, which holds better with non-stretch cord than with elastic cord. Testing a small swatch of knots before starting a full project is a reasonable way to confirm the 0.8mm gauge suits the specific bead holes and knot style planned for a given design. Keeping the eight colors in separate small bags or a divided container also makes it much easier to grab the right shade quickly once the rolls are unwound and mixed during a busy crafting session.

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