ripstop
Won't tear further
Ripstop is a fabric woven with reinforcing threads at regular intervals, creating a grid pattern that prevents small tears from spreading.
The technique makes lightweight materials durable enough for parachutes, tents, kites, and outdoor gear: a ripstop nylon jacket.
The name describes exactly what it does—stops rips.
Portable fabric shelter
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
tarp · hammock · gaiters · bivouac · groundsheet · ultralight · expedition · mountaineering
Interlace strands into fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- crosshatchIntersecting line pattern
threads · interwoven · lattice · reinforced · synthetic · fibers · tensile · mesh
Downwind sailing sail
- sailShip's wind-catching fabric
- kiteWind-flown tethered toy
- windsurfingSailing while standing upright
- kiteboardingWind-traction board sport
Lightweight gust-resistant jacket
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
- pantsTwo-legged garment
- anorakWeatherproof hooded outerwear
- parkaInsulated hooded winter coat
poncho · shell · tactical · sportswear · activewear · workwear · outerwear
Overhead protective covering
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
reserve · tandem · freefall · jumpsuit · paragliding · parasailing · airborne · dropzone
Hard to rip
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- toughDurable and strong
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- ruggedTough and uneven
hard-wearing · wear-resistant · sturdy · robust · long-lasting · puncture-resistant · heavy-duty · reliable
Impervious to moisture
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- DWRDurable water repellency
- coatedHaving a surface layer
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- hikingRecreational trail walking
gear · tarp · hammock · gaiters · bivouac · groundsheet · ultralight · expedition · mountaineering · wilderness
weave
Interlace strands into fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
crosshatch · threads · interwoven · lattice · reinforced · synthetic · fibers · tensile · mesh · textile
spinnaker
Downwind sailing sail
- sailShip's wind-catching fabric
- kiteWind-flown tethered toy
- windsurfingSailing while standing upright
kiteboarding · sailcloth · mainsail · jib · genoa · dinghy · regatta
windbreaker
Lightweight gust-resistant jacket
parka · poncho · shell · tactical · sportswear · activewear · workwear · outerwear
canopy
Overhead protective covering
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
rigging · reserve · tandem · freefall · jumpsuit · paragliding · parasailing · airborne · dropzone
tear-resistant
Hard to rip
- abrasion-resistantUnharmed by rubbing
- toughDurable and strong
- resilientAble to recover quickly
rugged · hard-wearing · wear-resistant · sturdy · robust · long-lasting · puncture-resistant · heavy-duty · reliable · enduring
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- DWRDurable water repellency
- fabricscotton, silk, linen, wool, satin
- gear featuresdurable, adjustable, breathable, lightweight, waterproof
- fabric propertiesbreathability, durability, elasticity, softness, stiffness
- nylonnylon, nylon stockings, polyamide, tent fabric, hosiery
- Work Fabricsdenim, twill, corduroy, ticking, raw denim
- performance materialsnylon, polyester, Gore-Tex, Kevlar, carbon fiber
ripstoptearable
Able to be ripped
gossamer · tissue paper · delicate · sheer fabric · flimsy
- ripstop nylonGrid-reinforced synthetic textile