Polyester, nylon, and fabric blends are commonly used for outdoor gear. They are strong and durable materials, have abrasion and water resistance, and handle different weather conditions. Polyester Polyester is a sturdy and versatile fabric that is ideal for making your outdoor gear because it is stretch, abrasion, mold, rot, and water-resistant. It is flexible and lightweight; that is why it is an excellent material for making your outdoor gear. Some polyester fabrics are backed with vinyl which makes them sturdier. Solution-dyed polyester has excellent resistance to UV rays and will not easily wear and tear. Fleece is one type of fabric that is made from polyester. It is usually made from 100% polyester. There is a variety of fleece types available in the market. A good quality fleece should be water- and piling-resistant. Fleece that is meant to be used for clothing that is near the skin is called wicking fleece. A good property of the wicking fleece is that it moves moisture but is not too hot. Mid-weight fleece is used as an insulating layer. Sewing fleece is easy because it does not fray. So, an ordinary sewing machine can easily do the job. You can create better seams with a serger because it produces a stretchier seam. Nylon Another type of fabric that is also an exceptional fabric for outdoor gear is nylon. Nylon has similar characteristics to polyester, so it is also considered an essential material in MYOG. Nylon has higher abrasion resistance than polyester. Like polyester, nylon is very versatile, easy-to-wash, water-resistant, and dries quickly. It also claims to be UV-resistant to some extent. Nylon and its blends are used for a wide variety of outdoor items like backpacks, hiking gear, tents, pet gear, and many other types of outdoor clothing. Fleece can also be made from nylon. The newest fleece materials use a tightly woven nylon face, making it wind, water, and abrasion-resistant. Ripstop Ripstop is not a fabric but is a weave made from synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and blends. The name is derived from the technique used for weaving to make the fabric stop the rip from spreading. You can identify ripstop from other synthetic fabrics because of its square and cross-stitch pattern. Ripstop is usually used to make camping equipment like sleeping bags and tents. It is also used to make outdoor apparel like jackets that withstand rain. It is also commonly used to make flags, kites, and parachutes.