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Ripstop Military Fabrics – Technical Overview

1. Definition and Structure

Ripstop fabrics are high-tenacity woven textiles engineered to resist tearing and ripping. The term “ripstop” refers to the reinforcement grid integrated during weaving — typically using thicker, stronger yarns (often 6.6 Nylon, Polyester, or blended aramid) interlaced at regular intervals (e.g., every 5 mm or 7 mm).

  • Weave type: Plain or ripstop (reinforced box pattern)
  • Grid size: 3×3 mm, 5×5 mm, or 7×7 mm typical
  • Yarn composition: Nylon 6.6 / Polyester / Cotton / Meta-aramid / Blended fibers
  • Yarn linear density: 210D – 1100D depending on end-use

    • 2. Key Mechanical and Physical Properties

    Technical Properties Table
    Property Typical Range / Description
    Tensile Strength (warp/weft) 900–2500 N depending on yarn count
    Tear Strength 30–80 N (ASTM D1424 or ISO 13937-2)
    Abrasion Resistance > 20 000 cycles (Martindale ISO 12947)
    Weight 150 – 350 g/m² (customizable)
    Width 150 cm ± 2 cm standard
    Air Permeability 0–15 mm/s (controlled for waterproof types)

    3. Functional Finishes and Coatings

    Military ripstop fabrics are often finished or laminated to meet environmental and operational requirements:

  • Water Repellent (DWR): Fluorocarbon-free or C6-based coatings.
  • Waterproofing: PU or Acrylic coatings (hydrostatic head > 2000 mm).
  • Flame Retardant: Meta-aramid inherent FR or FR coatings (EN ISO 15025)
  • Infrared (IRR/NIR) Camouflage: Reflectance balanced to blend with night-vision environments.
  • Oil & Chemical Resistance: Compliant with EN 13034 / ISO 6530 for liquid protection.
  • Antistatic: Incorporation of carbon conductive filaments.
  • UV Stability: Stabilized with HALS or titanium dioxide for desert and outdoor deployment.

    • 4. Fiber and Blend Options

    Base Fiber Key Advantages Typical Applications
    Nylon 6.6 High tensile & tear strength, abrasion resistant Tactical gear, packs, body armor covers
    Polyester (High Tenacity) UV resistance, dimensional stability Shelter fabrics, tents, ponchos
    Cotton/Nylon (NyCo) Breathability + strength Combat uniforms (e.g., US BDU, ACU)
    Meta-Aramid Inherent flame retardancy Flight suits, tanker coveralls
    Para-Aramid blends Cut and ballistic resistance Reinforcement panels, gloves

    5. Common Applications

  • Combat uniforms (BDU, ACU, MCCUU)
  • Tactical vests, plate carriers, rucksacks
  • Shelters, tents, tarpaulins
  • Parachutes and load-bearing gear
  • Protective clothing for police, firefighters, and air crews
    • Fabric Code Composition Weaving Weight Width Details Optional
    Nyco 22 50% Nylon 6.6 + 50% Cot (Supima) Ripstop 220 150 Camo, nIR Wr
    Staple Pes 100% Pes Ripstop 220 150
    		Wr
    Mcp5050 50% Pes + 50% Cot Ripstop 220 150 Camo Wr
    Mcp8515 85% Cot + 15% Pes Twill Ripstop 210 150 Camo Wr
    FR Camo 66% Vis FR + 20% P. Aramid + 12% Pa + 2% As Ripstop 220 150 Camo Wr+Oil
    Mc100 100% Cot Ripstop 210 150 Reactive Dye Wr
    Mcp6535 65% Pes + 35% Cot 2/1 Twill 245 150 Camo Wr
    Poncho_Nylon 100% Pa Ripstop 5x5 140 150 Acid Camo Printed+Pu Membrane Wr
    Fermat 21 93% M.Aramid + 5% P.Aramid + 2% As Ripstop 210 160
    		Wr+Oil
    Gallileo 16 99% M.Aramid + 1% As Ripstop 160 160
    		Wr
    Kepler 19 75% M.Aramid + 23% P.Aramid + 2% As Ripstop 190 160
    		Wr+Oil
    Mendel 11 93% M.Aramid + 5% P.Aramid + 2% As Ripstop 110 160
    Thales 15 60% Modacrylic + 38% Coton + 2% As Ripstop 150 160
    		Wr+Oil

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    Fabric Functions

    Industrial Washing
    Industrial Washing

    Suitable "PRO label industrial laundry"

    The "PRO" lettering with a thick black background indicates suitability for care in professional laundries.
    The series of numbers indicates which of the eight washing processes listed has been tested in accordance with ISO 15797. 
    The two symbols on the right represent the drying process. The hexagon in the square stands for tumble drying. The rectangle at the bottom stands for tunnel or cabinet finishing.
    Our fabrics are produced suitable for industrial washing upon request.

    Durable
    Durable

    We produce durable fabrics

    Durable fabrics are usually used in environments with harsher conditions. They may have to pass high-speed wear tests, more wash cycles test, or stronger pull, twist and bending tests to meet the conditions of use in the environment.

    Fade Resistant
    Fade Resistant

    We produce our fabrics with big molecules and special dyes so that they will not fade for a longer period of time.

    Optional Chemical Finishes
    Optional Chemical Finishes

    The technical properties given to woven and knitted fabrics by different finishing applications make the fabric, and therefore the user, protected against all environmental conditions and external factors. High-performance technical textile products are obtained with finishes that give the fabric properties such as antibacterial, water repellency or flame retardancy. Nano-sized components can make the fabric resistant to washing and functional with PFAS compatibility.

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