Kordeln 5 mm

Five millimetres is the standard size for drawstrings on clothing. It sits well in the hand, does not cut in when pulled and fits most eyelets – the usual choice for hoodies, joggers and bags.

  • Standard size
  • Easy to grip
  • Strong
Cord 5 mm
Kordelschnur in Altrosa, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Dusty Pink
Cord in Dusty Pink, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Grau, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Grey
Cord in Grey, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Schwarz, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Black
Cord in Black, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Khaki, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Khaki
Cord in Khaki, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Flieder, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Lilac
Cord in Lilac, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Hellblau, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Light Blue
Cord in Light Blue, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Rot, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Red
Cord in Red, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Kordelschnur in Lachs, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Cord, Salmon
Cord in Salmon, 5 mm thick. Sold by metre, suiting hoods, drawstring waists plus gym bags, straps over bags, handles across packaging — its thickness decides which eyelets fit.
1,30 EUR
1,30 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
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The diameter is chosen so the cord can be gripped comfortably. When pulling a hood or waistband tight, that is the difference between pleasant and unpleasant.

For the look, it is worth matching cord and cuffing in colour or contrasting them deliberately. Both work, as long as the decision is carried through.

Make sure eyelets and cord stoppers match the size. A five millimetre cord jams in hardware designed for three.

Special rules apply to children's clothing: hoods on children's garments should not have continuous cords, as they can catch. Use cuffing or short ties there instead.

Good to know

Why is 5 mm so widespread?

Because this size grips well without adding bulk. It is thick enough not to cut in when pulled and thin enough for most eyelets and cord stoppers.

Are cords allowed in children's hoods?

They are advised against, as they can catch. On children's clothes use cuffing, short ties or no drawstring at the hood at all.

Does all hardware fit this size?

No. Eyelets, stoppers and end caps are made for particular diameters. Check the details, or the cord jams or slips through.