Ejector seat parachutes made with ripstop are woven with an elastic-like fabric so that they stretch to allow more air to pass through at high speed. Then as the ejector seat slows, the weave closes and acts like a conventional parachute.
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Organdy or organdie is the sheerest and crispest cotton cloth made. Combed yarns contribute to its appearance.
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Fabric category Fabric names; Very lightweight woven fabrics: Batiste, chiffon, net, Voile, Organza, Georgette, transparent fabrics. Lightweight Woven fabrics
Fabric category Fabric names; Very lightweight woven fabrics: Batiste, chiffon, net, Voile, Organza, Georgette, transparent fabrics. Lightweight Woven fabrics
Fabric weave is the pattern for manufacturing a fabric. The yarns are used in different ways to produce various effects or weaves. These weaves can be plain and simple as well as artistic and decorative.