Those who indulge in arduous adventures know that travel and outdoor gear should be of the best quality. Health, security and comfort depend a lot on the kind of materials used in camping tents, mountaineering clothing and sleeping bags for the hunting aficionado. A lot of study is done including design and choice of material before a product is finally put into production. Fabric manufacturers on the other hand developed materials that have special properties that will be useful in particular instances. Ripstop fabric is just one example of these materials.

Ripstop fabric is a woven, lightweight, nylon-threaded material that resists tearing and ripping. It is made by weaving nylon threads throughout a base material in an interlocking fashion. Because of its tough quality it is ideal for applications that shoudn’t fail under stress. Thus, it is used for camping equipment such as tents and the outer cover of sleeping bags. It is also widely used in the manufacture of parachutes, hot air balloons, kites, flags, banners, and sports clothes.