The name says it all, Ripstop canvas or fabrics are woven using a special technique that’s makes them resistant to tearing and ripping.

Ripstop Canvas Fabrics are typically used for tents, bags, kites, parachutes, sails and outdoor clothing.
Ripstop canvas comes in a 180cm width and 400/440GSM. These fabrics are U.V coated and water resistant

Is ripstop a canvas?

Ripstop canvas is a canvas typically evident by a raised grid pattern woven in to it. This grid pattern is thicker and a different type of thread called corespun, and provides exceptional strength.

What are the advantages of ripstop?

There are many benefits to using nylon ripstop fabric, including its durability, water resistance, and breathability. Highly durable fabric resistant to tearing and creasing. It is also waterproof and windproof, making it an ideal choice for outdoor gear and clothing

How do you identify ripstop fabric?

Not sure if your fabric is a ripstop? Just look for the square pattern on the fabric’s surface.

What is the difference between ripstop and cotton?

But what is ripstop fabric? Ripstop is actually a fabric stitching method and not really a fabric type. For example, ripstop can come in various nylon fabrics and natural fibers like cotton too. What makes it ripstop is the interwoven reinforced threads that are used in a grid-like pattern

Is ripstop fabric wind resistant?

Also referred to as parachute fabric the ripstop grid integrated within the material provides it with extra strength and resistance to tearing. This fabric has a very tight weave providing excellent wind resistance.