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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This is the brand’s new roller, which has a full hard-shell case, partially covered with a weather-proof ripstop fabric.
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Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
18 June 2026
The ripstop bathroom tent is designed to pop out of the cargo box and pitch in minutes, if not seconds.
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New Atlas,
1 June 2026
Made from the same durable ripstop fabric as the other styles mentioned, these shortalls are designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable even in the harshest summer sun.
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Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
The village range will include a hybrid hoodie combining a soft fleece front with a ripstop nylon back, displaying a tricolor mountain motif, as well as a T-shirt designed as a nod to the Paris Games in 2024 and a recycled polyester sherpa.
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Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Martin Cizmar,
Wired News,
18 June 2026
The ripstop bathroom tent is designed to pop out of the cargo box and pitch in minutes, if not seconds.
—
New Atlas,
1 June 2026
Made from the same durable ripstop fabric as the other styles mentioned, these shortalls are designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable even in the harshest summer sun.
—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
The village range will include a hybrid hoodie combining a soft fleece front with a ripstop nylon back, displaying a tricolor mountain motif, as well as a T-shirt designed as a nod to the Paris Games in 2024 and a recycled polyester sherpa.
—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Ripstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ripstop. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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