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

Examples of ripstop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Fahrenheit temperatures, and has water-repellent and wind-resistant ripstop fabric. —

Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025 Each bag is a slightly different size to best accommodate everything from socks and undergarments to sweaters and sweatshirts, and their ripstop fabric will keep them in pristine condition for years to come. —

Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 This impressively lofty down—along with a 7-denier ripstop fabric and a slender silhouette—keeps the weight of this 32-degree bag at just over a pound and a quarter. —

Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024 Rippy Dyneema, a high-strength Italian ripstop fabric, is applied as knee panels and a zippered back pocket. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ripstop