ripstop
1
6.8
A strong cloth that does not tear easily
- noun
- /ˈrɪpˌstɑp/
- Specialized
:
tejido ripstop
- For our hiking trip, we chose a tent constructed from lightweight ripstop nylon to ensure it withstands rough weather.
- ripstop nylon
- ripstop polyester
- ripstop fabric
Examples
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As usual, he was dressed today in black high-tops, baggy black ripstop pants, and a black polo shirt.
Fiction book (1997) -
The neighbor was still wearing her jogging clothes—pale blue ripstop nylon, the same blue flame along the instep of her running shoes.
Fiction book (1995) -
The backpack is made from durable ripstop fabric that prevents tears and rips.
-
He wore a jacket with a ripstop shell that protected him from the wind and rain.
How Resistant
reinforced
36
3.7
36
3.7
ripstop
1
6.8
- Specialized
1
6.8
canvas
143
3.0
143
3.0
plain weave
1
5.3
- Specialized
1
5.3
sheer
17
4.0
17
4.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ripstop names a strong fabric and the word comes from rip ('to tear') and stop ('to stop'). So ripstop fabric has a special weave that keeps small tears from spreading, which is why it is hard to tear.