ripstop

adjective

rip·​stop ˈrip-ˌstäp How to pronounce ripstop (audio)
: 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

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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 This is the brand’s new roller, which has a full hard-shell case, partially covered with a weather-proof ripstop fabric. — Martin Cizmar, Wired News, 18 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 Although the project administrators will provide most of the material in the form of new ripstop nylon kite fabric, some of it will be recycled from an old hot air balloon donated for this purpose. — Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ripstop

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ripstop was in 1945

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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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