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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.

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Ripstop Shell Fabric: close-up of bright-orange ripstop with a small square reinforcing grid
Similar fabric texture. The real fabric can look slightly different; the overall look and feel are the same.
  • 50 pcsMinimum order
  • 14 daysStandard lead time
  • OEKO-TEX®Fabrics from certified mills
  • ISO 9001Certified (Eco Jersey Limited)
  • SedexMember (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.

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