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ripstop

(ˈrɪpˌstɒp)
n
(Textiles) a type of woven fabric that is resistant against tears and rips
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rip•stop

(ˈrɪpˌstɒp)
adj.
(of a fabric, esp. nylon) woven with a double thread approximately every quarter inch to prevent the expansion of small rips.
[1945–50]
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These tidy organizers are made from durable Ripstop Nylon, featuring a mesh viewing panel to see what's in each cube without having to open it.
The designs are a throwback to vintage steamer suitcases, but completely modernized thanks to silver hardware, wheels and a ripstop cover to prevent scratches and tears.
PS19.99, www.zara.com WHITE RIPSTOP BACKPACK: Pair the white ripstop backpack with casual attire to complete your relaxed spring look.
If bass demand a larger one, I go with a Daiwa DB Minnow (4.75 inches), or the new #12 Rapala RipStop (4.75 inches), which was designed to fish as hard and fast as need be.
These durable, interactive toys from Ruffwear are made from natural, sustainable latex rubber and tough ripstop fabrics that last for years of play and fetch in the backyard or at the lake.
Prois' new line of down-insulated hunting clothing is named Callaid, Gaelic for "mountains" -appropriate for garments that protect female hunters from the wind and cold, The Callaid Down Jacket is filled with high-quality, 800-fill-power gray-goose down, and the ripstop fabric and down are both treated with a DWR finish for water resistance.
Made from FlexLite Ripstop material--a lightweight polyester/cotton blend--the pants provide a relaxed, straight-fit profile.
A TPU-coated nylon double ripstop fabric keeps your precious cargo protected, while removable shoulder straps make for easy hauling.
Engineered to protect against the "micrometeor bombardment" from specks zipping through space that could puncture most materials, the suits' layers included "ripstop tape" and patterns with holes that would prevent a tiny puncture from becoming a major tear.
Transparency in the shape of the figure 'zero' was seen in the next few looks, with spangled fabric and black satin becoming clear, as well as transparent polyester ripstop.
They were paired with nylon windbreakers layered with a breathable, sporty nylon ripstop jacket that blocks the sand.