Stock up on genuine military-grade cord built to the U.S. Department of Defense's exacting standards. This Berry Compliant Tan 499 cord meets the MIL-C-5040 Type IIA specification and comes on a 1,000-yard spool, giving you a bulk supply of heavy-duty bootlace cord that keeps pace with demanding days in the field. Every step of production, from sourcing the raw nylon fibers to final weaving and spooling, takes place in the USA with American materials and American labor. For unit supply rooms, government contractors, boot and gear manufacturers, and anyone who needs Berry Amendment materials in volume, this spool delivers a fully domestic option you can count on. Country Brook Design backs every order with a strong commitment to quality and a responsive support team ready to help with your project or bulk purchasing needs.
Expect a dense, tight weave designed to resist fraying and withstand abrasion from rough terrain, mud, and metal tactical eyelets. Durable nylon construction helps prevent snapping under heavy tension, so laces cut from this spool keep boots secure from morning formation to the end of a long march. The cord is dyed to the official mil-spec Tan 499 shade, the uniform standard approved by branches such as the U.S. Army and Air Force to match OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) gear, including tactical boots, undershirts, and belts. Specialized textured braiding grips a standard knot firmly, helping it resist loosening or slipping during rucking, running, and tactical movement. A flexible, round profile glides smoothly through standard boot eyelets and speed hooks for quick lacing and easy adjustment.
Choose this spool when you need to cut custom-length bootlaces for an entire unit, outfit boots in production, or keep replacements on hand ahead of inspections and deployments. The generous 1,000-yard length also supports lanyards, zipper pulls, light gear lashing, field kit repairs, and craft or resale projects. Simply measure, cut, and lightly heat-seal each end to prevent unraveling. Keep in mind that this cord is intended for footwear and general utility only. It is not suitable for climbing, rappelling, or any life-support or critical load-bearing application. For utility tasks, do not exceed 25% of the cord's tensile strength. Inspect finished laces and lashings regularly and replace them if you notice heavy fraying, cuts, or worn spots.
