Each Red Honor Cords set includes two twisted cords, with a tassel on each end of the each cord (for a total of four tassels). The honor cords are shipped tied together, or separately, at your option. Each half-cord is around thirty inches long, measured from knot to end of tassel (about sixty inches long when spread out rather than folded at the knot). Each tassel is about four inches long. Honor cords are made from rayon (we do not offer silk). You can mix and match different color cords together. Alternative names for these products are honors cord, honor chords, and honors chords. Typical Uses These red honor cords are typically used for recognition of individual achievement and participation. They're generally worn during a commencement ceremony. Honor cords (chords) are used by colleges, universities, community college, high schools, and some middle schools and homeschools. Who Buys Honor Cords Usually purchased by a member of an honors society, fraternity, sorority, or department recognition coordinator. Also for Valedictorian, summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude awards. Honor Societies using Red Red has found its way into many an honor society for university and college graduations. Honor societies that use red as part of their honors regalia include: Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Kappa Omicron Nu, Lambda Pi Eta, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Omega Rho, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Delta Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, and Theta Alpha Kappa.. Honor society links are listed below: Alpha Epsilon Delta Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Omicron Nu Lambda Pi Eta National Society of Collegiate Scholars Omega Rho Phi Alpha Theta Pi Delta Phi Pi Sigma Alpha Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Tau Delta Theta Alpha Kappa There are additional honor societies that utilize red in their ceremonies. Some also use a variation on that color. If your honor socieity uses red, and isn't listed above, drop us an email and let us know. We can add your name to the list.