- Ripstop is a nylon threaded material and popularly known as sport material.
- This is a lightweight woven fabric that is majorly used for sports activities such as parachute, campaign equipment and hot air balloon.
- Blended with nylon fabric, cotton, silk and polyester can also be applied to make it tear resistant.
- Nylon fabric by itself cannot prevent tears; crosshatched threading is required.
- Due to the interlocking pattern, ripstop fabric has a slightly raised pattern.
It originated during the World War 2 when army was in need of durable and strong material,
Its nylon interlocking system makes it strong and it is tear resistant.
Ripstop fabric does not allow water and air to pass.
Pants, Jackets, army uniforms and pants etc.
Boots, hot air balloon, parachute, banners and flags.
- Washing and cleaning ripstop fabricated item is easy and does not require much efforts,
- You can machine wash it with temperature relies between 30 to 40 degree,
- Drip dry is highly recommendable when you wash ripstop,
- Do not use bleach or stain remover,
- Do not iron ripstop fabric.