A parachute includes first strips of fabric configurable to define a pattern wherein the first strips are separated from each other and extend parallel to each other, and second strips of fabric configurable to further define the pattern wherein the second strips are separated from each other and extend parallel to each other and normal to the first strips, the number of first strips being equal to the number of second strips. The first and second strips cross each other to define vent holes. The ends of the strips are connected to suspension lines which are extendible to a confluence area for support of an article of cargo.