Ripstop fabrics are woven fabrics, often made of nylon, using a reinforcing technique that makes them more resistant to tearing and ripping. During weaving, stronger (and often thicker) reinforcement yarns are interwoven at regular intervals in a crosshatch pattern. The intervals are typically 5 to 8 millimeters (0.2 to 0.3 in). Thin and lightweight…
Waterproof Ripstop Fabric Ripstop fabric is a thin, lightweight and waterproof fabric. It is very high quality and is also breathable. Ripstop fabric has raised squares in the fabric to prevent it from ripping and is great for outdoor use, including waterproof jackets, bags and much more. Our range of…
What are the characteristics of ripstop canvas? Some of the characteristics of ripstop canvas include being water resistant, tear resistant, and having a strong weave. Ripstop canvas is a sturdy, durable fabric with a grid-like pattern of reinforce stitching that helps prevent tears and rips. It is often used for…
Ripstop canvas is a fabric that is made with a reinforcing technique that makes it resistant to tearing and ripping. The ripstop technique is used in a variety of different fabrics, but it is especially well-suited for use in canvas. Canvas is a heavy-duty fabric that is often used for…
The advantages of ripstop canvas are enormous. Known for being lightweight and extremely durable, a single square meter of ripstop canvas weighs less than 1kg while producing a tear resistance of up to 7kg per square centimeter (100lbs per square inch). It offers excellent thermal insulation, making it ideal for…
Here at SBF INTERIORS AND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED there’s just one material that we recommend for all your canvas requirements – ripstop canvas. The clue’s in the name. It’s made from a type of fibre called aramid or Kevlar®, which is woven into the textile in small threads that crisscross each other…