Thick and tight, but still pliable and dense- so not as irritating for your skin.
These buckles work great, far smoother than others that I have used.
I 'fixed' a broken handle using this and the orange/blue nylon. It was difficult to solder but it held together well all things considered and braided easily
Paracord Galaxy needs a bright red, similar to a Fire Truck.
Best prices. Always good stuff.