--- title: "Ripstop Shell Fabric | Fabric Guide | Mr Balaclava" description: "A woven fabric with thicker yarns set into a small grid, so a small tear usually stops at the next line instead of running. Light and strong, it is used…" url: https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/ripstop-shell/ language: en-US updated: 2026-10-21T14:30:41+00:00 alternates: fr: https://mrbalaclava.com/fr/materials/fabric/tissu-exterieur-ripstop.md de: https://mrbalaclava.com/de/materials/fabric/ripstop-oberstoff.md es: https://mrbalaclava.com/es/materials/fabric/tejido-exterior-ripstop.md publisher: Mr Balaclava (https://mrbalaclava.com/) --- Fabric · Polyester · Polyamide (nylon) # Ripstop Shell Fabric A woven fabric with thicker yarns set into a small grid, so a small tear usually stops at the next line instead of running. Light and strong, it is used in polyester or nylon for ski jackets, suits and kids' ski wear. Partly verified specification [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) [All shell & waterproof fabrics](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/shell-fabrics/) Updated 21 October 2026 ![Ripstop Shell Fabric: close-up of bright-orange ripstop with a small square reinforcing grid](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ripstop-shell-bright-orange-close-up-1024x683.webp) *Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.* - [![Ripstop Shell Fabric: bright-orange ripstop swatch, softly folded to show the grid](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ripstop-shell-bright-orange-swatch-300x200.webp) Folded swatch: face, reverse side and edge.](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ripstop-shell-bright-orange-swatch-1024x683.webp) - **50 pcs** Minimum order - **14 days** Standard lead time - **OEKO-TEX®** Fabrics from certified mills - **ISO 9001** Certified (Eco Jersey Limited) - **Sedex** Member (Eco Jersey Limited) Specification ## What is typical, and what we confirm for your order ### Typical for this fabric type **Construction** Woven, Ripstop **Knit** Woven, ripstop grid **Usual composition** Polyester or nylon, with reinforcing yarns woven in as a grid. **Weight class** Lightweight **Feel** Light and crisp, with a visible grid **Common finishes** Water-repellent **Season** Winter **Warmth** Low **Breathability** Moderate **Stretch** Low **Moisture management** Low **Quick drying** Very high **Softness** Moderate **Durability** Very high **Wind resistance** Very high **Water resistance** High General textile guidance, not a lab measurement of our fabric. ### Mr Balaclava specification **Availability** Available in polyester or nylon for ski jackets, suits and kids' ski wear, coated or laminated to the waterproof rating you need (5K–20K) Anything not listed here is confirmed with your quote. **Decoration suitability** - Embroidery Suitable - Screen printing Suitable - Sublimation printing Test first - Heat transfer Suitable - Woven label Suitable - Printed label Suitable - Silicone patch Suitable - Rubber (PVC) patch Suitable - Leather-style patch Test first The grid shows through large flat prints; small logos and embroidery read best. Industry guidance for this fabric type. We confirm the method on a sample before production. [Get a quote in this fabric](https://mrbalaclava.com/contact-us/) Where it is used ## Products made in this fabric Made with this fabric Can also be made with this fabric The photos show these products in another material. We make them with this fabric to order. Browse the collection - [Custom Ski Wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/) - [Ski Jackets](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-jackets/) - [Ski Pants & Suits](https://mrbalaclava.com/product-category/ski-wear/ski-pants-suits/) Product guides - [Custom ski wear](https://mrbalaclava.com/ski-wear/) Compare ## Similar fabrics - ![Polyester Pongee Shell: close-up of royal-blue polyester pongee with a fine dense plain weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polyester-pongee-shell-royal-blue-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Polyester Pongee Shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/polyester-pongee-shell/) A smooth, tightly woven polyester plain weave and one of the most common outer fabrics for ski jackets,… - ![Nylon Taslan Shell: close-up of charcoal nylon taslan with matt, air-textured yarns](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/nylon-taslan-shell-charcoal-grey-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Nylon Taslan Shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/nylon-taslan-shell/) A nylon woven from air-textured yarn, which gives it a matt, slightly cotton-like face and good abrasion resistance.… - ![Recycled Polyester Shell (rPET): close-up of forest-green recycled polyester shell with a fine twill weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/recycled-polyester-shell-forest-green-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Recycled Polyester Shell (rPET)](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/recycled-polyester-shell/) A woven shell fabric made from recycled polyester, usually from plastic bottles, in a pongee, twill or ripstop… - ![Close-up of steel-blue stretch woven shell with a fine dense weave](https://mrbalaclava.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/stretch-woven-shell-steel-blue-close-up-768x512.webp) ### [Stretch Woven Shell](https://mrbalaclava.com/materials/fabric/stretch-woven-shell/) A woven outer fabric with elastane or mechanical-stretch yarns, so fitted ski pants and jackets move with the…