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 Bishop Pass 15 uses 650-fill-power down wrapped in a 20-denier water-resistant ripstop nylon shell.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
On sale for $13, this passport wallet is made of durable ripstop nylon, has built-in RFID-blocking layers to prevent e-theft, and has an adjustable strap that can be worn around your neck or crossbody for hands-free carrying.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
On sale for $13, this passport wallet is made of durable ripstop nylon, has built-in RFID-blocking layers to prevent e-theft, and has an adjustable strap that can be worn around your neck or crossbody for hands-free carrying.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
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
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“Ripstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripstop. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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