Glossary

Ripstop is woven fabrics, often made of nylon, using a special reinforcing technique that makes them resistant to tearing and ripping.

Advantages of ripstop are the favourable strength-to-weight ratio and that small tears can not easily spread. Fibers used to make ripstop include cotton, silk, polyester, and polypropylene, with nylon content limited to the crosshatched threads that make it tear-resistant.