Ripstop is a hardy fabric used to make tents, tarpaulins and other custom covers. Often preferred to PVC due to its more natural look and feeling. Ripstop comes in a 400g and 500g weights.

Ripstop

Ripstop is a popular fabric throughout the textile industry. For those who may not be familiar with Ripstop, it is a type of woven fabric, often made of nylon, which uses a special reinforcing technique to make it tear and ripping resistant. Hence, the name “ripstop”. During weaving, some reinforcement threads are woven in a crosshatch pattern to give the fabric the appearance it has. Ripstop is a collaboration of knowledge of material inputs, manufacturing processes and technical skills. Ripstop is an innovative product whose development is for customer specific customisation.

Ripstop is typically used in making products that are used outdoors: sailing, tents, sleeping bags, flags, banners, just to name a few. Ripstop fabric material can be used as a reinforcing fabric for products or clothes made to be worn for extreme durability or in extreme conditions, such as clothing for firefighters. The material is also ideal for backpacks, sports clothing, and different kinds of luggage. Ripstop material is water resistant, water-proof, fire resistant, and is impenetrable (will not allow air or water through).

Ripstop is a versatile material it comes in a wide range of weights and colours.

Description Characteristics End Use
ACTM 440g Water-based acrylic emulsion coated material. Polyester RipStop coated material with water based acrylic mixture. General Covers, Tents, Awnings etc.
ACTM 540g Water-based acrylic emulsion coated material. Polyester Ripstop coated material with water based acrylic mixture. Material for canvas tenting