ripstop nylon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ripstop nylon
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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It was 1999, and I found a black, ankle-length skirt made of ripstop nylon, with big cargo pockets and a crinkly elastic waistband, on the clearance rack.
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023
Made from ripstop nylon with no lapels, it included sleeves that could be unzipped to transform the jacket into a vest.
From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2022
Each bag is made of recycled ripstop nylon, folds into a flat 5-inch by 5-inch pouch and is durable enough to carry 50 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2022
The translucent 30-denier ripstop nylon exterior looks fragile, but holds up well over time.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2019
Orange ripstop nylon glowed in the sun, creating patterns of light and shadow through her cuttings, and was stretched and unfurled by dancers at the beginning and end of the piece.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2018
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