crosshatch pattern in the weave the intervals are typically 3 to 8 millimeters but may be altered to provide a desired function in embodiments the interval pattern in the weft direction is the same as the warp direction so that the crosshatch forms repeating squares alternatively the multi component polyester filament yarns 12 may be used as weft material and the spun fibers 14 may be woven into the multi component polyester filament yarns forming a ripstop pattern after weaving a stain and oil repellant finish is added during the finishing process to improve fade resistance and protect the woven fabric from stains again the mechanical stretch properties of the fabric as contrasted with the more common use of spandex in stretch fabrics enables the rip stop fabric of the present disclosure to withstand the high temperatures involved in this finishing process the novel ripstop fabric described herein provides a fabric that can last many washes and that is highly suitable for police and military militia wear including pants or shirts the pattern is resistant to wear is capable of stretching for comfort and can withstand multiple washes other variations are within the spirit of the present invention thus while the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions certain illustrated embodiments thereof are shown in the drawings and have been described above in detail it should be understood however.