Ripstop polyester

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Ripstop polyester is similar to ripstop nylon but differs in the chemical composition of the fibres used to weave it. It is used in manufacturing paragliding canopies[1] and stunt kites.

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  1. ^ Dan Poynter (1 May 1991). The Parachute Manual: A Technical Treatise on Aerodynamic Decelerators. Para Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-915516-80-3. Retrieved 28 December 2012.