: of, relating to, or being a fabric woven with a double thread at regular intervals so that small tears do not spread
ripstop nylon
ripstopnoun
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe sleeping bag is 6 feet long and made of ripstop nylon with a water-repellent finish and features Thermolite synthetic fill, a draft collar and hood, and a hook-and-loop stash pocket. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2022 Combine that with an outer made of mostly ripstop nylon (which cuts weight), and a rugged rubber toe cap, and the Comfort High ($199) moves fast in mucky conditions. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Available in nine bright colors, this ripstop nylon option is the ultimate camping hammock for two. Korin Miller, Forbes, 15 June 2021 After 15 prototypes and some 1,200 hours of labor, the payoff is finally at hand: Wardley's masterpiece – a ripstop polyester craft dubbed the Airbow – goes into production this summer. Joshua Davis, WIRED, 1 June 2003 The sneaker itself is dropping alongside other ACG products—including a ripstop poncho, fleece shorts, and a bucket cap—on May 18 at NikeLab. Christine Flammia, Esquire, 10 May 2017