Ripstop is a synthetic fabric (polyamide or polyester) made by adding thicker warp and weft threads every 3 to 5 mm, which reinforces the structure of the canvas.
This allows to avoid, during a snag, the extension of the tear that stops on the larger threads.
In English, it’s obvious!
” rip ” means tear and “stop ” means stop!
These larger diameter threads draw on the fabric, the characteristic grid of Ripstop.
Ripstop for repair
The word “Ripstop” is increasingly used to designate adhesive fabric (sticker) or repair cloth used for paragliding or kite repair.
One should say: ” adhesive Ripstop type fabric for repair “, but it’s longer…
