The EHWBDU's components are made with 50/50 ripstop nylon and cotton poplin blend. They are made in various patterns, in cotton ripstop or nylon blend cloth. The sail is made from 46gr/m2 "Zero Porosity" ripstop nylon. Parafoils are most commonly constructed out of ripstop nylon. Each blade is a thin polyimide film coated with ripstop. Swags, flags, banners, and other applications requiring a strong lightweight fabric use ripstop too. Self-adhesive ripstop patches are used to repair both rips and tears in other fabrics. Current winter uniform consists of 'Tundra' camouflage made in 50/50 ripstop.