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Shock Cord 6mm

Smart stretch. Strong hold. Built for everyday use, demanding applications, and outdoor conditions – with a core of continuous rubber filaments wrapped in high-quality polyester braid.

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⚡Flexible

💪Strong

🛡️Abrasion Resistant

🪢Secure Knots

🎨Custom Colours

📦100m Rolls

Reliability & Elasticity

Flexibility and Strength, Ready for Anything

Our shock cord is built for everyday use, demanding applications, and outdoor conditions. It features a core of continuous rubber filaments wrapped in a high-quality polyester braid, giving it excellent abrasion resistance, superior grip, and secure knotting.

Construction

Continuous rubber filament core for consistent elasticity
High-quality polyester braided sheath for grip and durability
Smooth braid surface for clean, reliable knotting
Available in a variety of sizes and colours to order

Typical Applications

Clothing & Apparel Packaging Automotive Marine & Outdoor Products Canvas, Tents & Tarpaulins Safety & Security Equipment Footwear & Luggage Tie Downs

Technical

Product Code & Specifications

Code	Description	Colour	Width (mm)	Packaging
Shock	Black Braided Shock Cord – 6mm	Black	6	100m Roll

Why Shock Cord Works

Key Features

Flexible & Strong

A rubber filament core delivers elasticity under load while the polyester braid maintains structural integrity.

Abrasion Resistant

The high-quality polyester braid resists wear from repeated contact with edges, eyelets, and hardware in demanding environments.

Smooth Braid – Secure Knots

The smooth outer braid grips cleanly for reliable knotting and secure fastening across automotive, marine, and outdoor applications.

Premium Materials

Every cord is manufactured from premium rubber and polyester for consistent, long-lasting performance.

Customisable

Available in a variety of sizes and colours. Custom designs can be produced to suit specific applications.

100m Rolls

Standard supply in 100m rolls. SADC export orders can be arranged for collection Ex Works Midrand.

Why Choose Smart Ikhaya Shock Cord

In-stock. Locally supplied. Ready for production or once-off orders.

In-Stock & Ready

Stock held locally for immediate dispatch from our Midrand warehouse. Your orders stay on schedule.

Purpose-Built Elasticity

Continuous rubber filaments wrapped in polyester braid – engineered for reliable stretch and recovery under load.

Nationwide Delivery

Local courier available across South Africa. SADC export orders arranged for collection Ex Works Midrand.

Common Questions

Shock Cord FAQ

What size is the Smart Ikhaya shock cord?

Our standard shock cord is 6mm in diameter with a black braided polyester sheath over a continuous rubber filament core.

What is shock cord made of?

Shock cord consists of a core of continuous rubber filaments providing the elasticity, enclosed in a braided polyester sheath that provides abrasion resistance and secure knotting properties.

What colours are available?

Black is our standard stocked colour. Custom colours are available to order – speak to Hugo about your requirements.

How is shock cord supplied?

Shock cord is supplied in 100m rolls from our Midrand warehouse. Custom designs are available to order. Wholesale supply across South Africa and the SADC region.

What are the typical uses for shock cord?

Shock cord is widely used in tent and awning tensioning, outdoor and camping equipment, marine and boating applications, luggage and bag closures, and elastic securing systems across many industries.

How to
Order

Select Stock

Blue or Grey. Available in cut meters or 100m rolls.

Logistics

Local courier available. Exports: Client to arrange collection (Ex Works Midrand).

Payment

Stock reserved on quote. Release triggered immediately on cleared EFT.