
are you wondering which fabric you should chose for you DIY project? Ripstop nylon or ripstop polyester? You do not know what are differences between them? Read our article and learn about pros & cons of each.
Ripstop is a light woven fabric made from nylon or polyester, that is know for its high durability. Most common application for ripstop is outdoor gear however it is also used for: parachutes, hang gliders, balloons, umbrellas, sails, kites or flags. The fabric is made of base material that is reinforced with special technique. Interwoven yards are applied to make them resistant to tearing. This gives ripstop the special looks that it is famous for # 🙂
There two main types of ripstop: polyester and nylon. Both are used in clothing industry but there are few important differences that you should keep in you mind when choosing the right one for you project.

- Ripstop Polyester has higher water resistance than nylon
- Ripstop Nylon is breathable, polyester is not
- Ripstop Nylon is more durable, softer in touch and more stetchy – from our experience ripstop nylon 70D is as durable as 140D polyester
- Polyester is UV resistant and it is takes much longer for it to lose a colour than nylon
Nylon and polyester are two post popular fabrics but their production is constantly being improved. Description above relates to their classic versions. New technologies and special impregnation and laminates techniques can change specification of fabrics.
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Down sleeping bag 800fp DIY
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Dyneema Dry Bag KIT
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Gridstop rolls
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Hammock DIY set
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Mosquito Net DIY Set
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Nylon 10D full rolls
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Ripstop Poliester 300D
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Tarp DIY Set
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Underquilt DIY set
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Dyneema ® CT2E.08 G5 (Full roll)
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Military Ripstop Dark Blue
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Military Ripstop Mimetico Vegetato
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Military Ripstop Norwegian Woodland
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Ripstop Nylon 10D Bison
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Ripstop nylon 10D Graphite
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Ripstop Nylon 10D Sicilian Orange
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Ripstop nylon 70D black
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Ripstop nylon 70D dark grey
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Ripstop poliester 300D Black
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Ripstop Silnylon 20D Lime
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Ripstop Silnylon 20D Steel
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Ripstop Silnylon Brown
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Ripstop SilPoly+PU 20D Bison
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Ripstop SilPoly+PU 20D Green
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Silicone Tent Sealant – Gear Aid
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Silpoly 15D Bison
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Silpoly 15D Chestnut
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12mm Dyneema® webbing
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15mm Dyneema® webbing
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Alpine clip
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Climashield® APEX 6 oz/yd2 (200g/m2)
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Climashield® APEX 2.0 oz/yd2 (67 g/m2)
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Climashield® APEX 3.0 oz/yd2 (100 g/m2)
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Climashield® APEX 5 oz/yd2 (167g/m2)
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cord end
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Cord stopper YKK
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D Ring 15/20/25mm
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Double Pull Slider YKK, metal #3
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Duraflex hydration tube clip
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Dyneema ® CT2K.18
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Dyneema ® CT1E.08
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Dyneema ® CT2E.08
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GearAid Revivex Durable Water Repellent 500ml
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GearAid Revivex UV Protectant 355ml
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Gridstop Dyneema® Nylon 210D Black
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Gridstop Dyneema® Nylon 210D Green
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Gridstop Dyneema® Nylon 210D Grey
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Heavy Duty Sliplok® 20/25mm
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Lion Buckle YKK 15/20/25mm
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Mug Cord Lock
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Nulite® Single adjust buckle 10mm
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Nylon Mesh
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Owl double cord lock
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Polipropylen rope ø 3mm with core
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Polypropylene rope ø 6mm with core
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Quick Slip Keeper
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Repair Patches for silicone based fabrics
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Ripstop Hiper Light Black
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Ripstop Hiper Light Marine Blue
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Ripstop nylon 20D black
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Ripstop nylon 20D cherry
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Ripstop nylon 20D Green Calendared
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Ripstop nylon 20D white
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Ripstop nylon 40D black
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Ripstop nylon 40D cherry
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Ripstop nylon 40D Copper
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Ripstop nylon 40D Green
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Ripstop nylon 40D white calendared
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Ripstop nylon 70D Bison
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Ripstop nylon 70D blue
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Ripstop nylon 70D brown
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Ripstop nylon 70D Cinnamon
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Ripstop nylon 70D dark green
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Ripstop nylon 70D green
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Ripstop nylon 70D grey
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Ripstop nylon 70D honey
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Ripstop nylon 70D light blue
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Ripstop nylon 70D pink
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Ripstop nylon 70D red
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Ripstop poliester 300D Camuflage
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Ripstop poliester 300D Olive
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Ripstop polyester 300D Marine Blue
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Ripstop polyester 300D Orange
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Seam Grip WP, Waterproof Sealant
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Seam Sealing Tape 20m
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Single slider YKK #3
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Snaphook
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Tenacious Tape™, Ultra-strong repair tape by GearAid
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Tensionlock 12/20mm
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Triangle Ring 20/30mm
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Ultra-lightweight YKK buckle for using with cords
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Ultra-lightweight YKK buckle with dual adjuster
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zip puller
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Zipper YKK Coil #3
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Bonding Dyneema® tape CT-PSA 13mm
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Bonding Dyneema® tape CT-PSA 25mm
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Repairtape Dyneema® CT2E.08/PSA-1.0
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Goose Down (100g) 700 CUIN
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Samples
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Tytan Threads
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