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 40-denier ripstop nylon for durability at the base and on the floor, with 20-denier nylon mesh (both fabrics are Bluesign-approved). —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 Built from ripstop nylon that comes with four-way stretch, these shorts are durable enough for the most brutal CrossFit workouts but also flowy enough for a marathon. —

Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 The 20-Denier stretch ripstop outer fabric was tough enough to withstand 30-mph gusts and a season’s worth of abuse from pack straps, a climbing rack, and shouldered skis—all of which our tester employed during missions around the Front Range. —

Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 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 (both fabrics are Bluesign approved). —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ripstop