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Fabrics, frames and lines, and how to keep a kite in good shape outdoors.

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Illustration: close-up of orange and blue ripstop kite fabric showing the square reinforcement grid, a stitched hem and a clear round repair patch

Ripstop Nylon for Kites: Fabric Weight, Coating and Polyester Compared

Why kites use ripstop nylon, how it compares with ripstop polyester on stretch, tear and sun, how to decode oz labels and coatings, and which fabric fits which kite.

Oct 7, 2026

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