Polyester Ripstop
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Polyester ripstop uses a reinforcing grid in the weave. It can serve as a jacket or tent face fabric. Verify tear strength and the finish. A ripstop grid alone provides no waterproofing.
What to check in a sample
- Tear strength
- Tensile strength
- Dimensional change after washing
Related Applications
- Waterproof Jacket and Hardshell Fabric · Component or face fabric
- Lightweight Windbreaker Fabric
- Commercial and Engineering Tent Fabric · Component or face fabric
- Camping Tent Fly Fabric · Component or face fabric
Related reading
- Ripstop
- DWR vs. waterproof: What’s the difference?
- Hydrostatic Pressure Test (ISO 811)
- How PU fabric coatings work
- Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
- Draw Textured Yarn (DTY)
- Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY)
- Dimensional Change After Washing (ISO 5077)
- Fabric strip tensile test (ISO 13934-1)
- Pendulum tear test (ISO 13937-1)
Sources
- ASTM International
- Textile Alliance · Fabric Types and Applications, source collection 12
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