ripstop
adjective
rip·stop
ˈrip-ˌstäp 
: of, relating to, or being a fabric woven with a double thread at regular intervals so that small tears do not spread
ripstop nylon
ripstop
noun
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The tent body is made of 75-denier ripstop nylon for durability at the base and floor, with 20-denier nylon mesh and 40-denier rainfly (all fabrics are bluesign approved).
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
The ripstop nylon shell is reasonably tough (my puppy has failed to rip it) and windproof.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The tent body is made of 40-denier ripstop nylon for durability at the base and on the floor, with 20-denier nylon mesh for the body.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 7 June 2025
The ripstop nylon shell is reasonably tough (my puppy has failed to rip it) and windproof.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The tent body is made of 40-denier ripstop nylon for durability at the base and on the floor, with 20-denier nylon mesh for the body.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 May 2025
Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
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“Ripstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripstop. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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