Suppliers offer lightweight ripstop fabric

Specialty Fabrics Review | May 2008

Compiled by Juli Case

We’re looking for a very lightweight ripstop fabric, something around 20 denier. Do you know of any suppliers?

By its very definition, ripstop is a lightweight fabric, with heavier yarns woven in a crosshatch pattern to help prevent ripping. It’s used for applications like hot air balloons, kites, and sleeping bag covers. A fabric made with a 20-denier yarn, however, is very lightweight, even for a ripstop. Possible sources include Brookwood, Challenge Sailcloth and Contender USA.

SOURCE Bainbridge International Inc.

SOURCE Brookwood Companies Inc.

SOURCE Challenge Sailcloth Inc.

SOURCE Contender U.S. Inc.

Juli Case is IFAI’s information and technical services manager.

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