Send us a textIn this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on our recent trip overseas to meet with production partners—from one-man shops to sprawling 800,000-square-foot mills. We share behind-the-scenes stories, cultural mishaps, and our biggest takeaways from seeing the process up close.You’ll learn why fabric design is more like chess than checkers, how global trade and mill specialization impact what shows up on Ripstop by the Roll’s shelves, and answers to your most pressing customer questions—from dyeing and durability to sustainability and working conditions.If you’ve ever wanted to know what’s really happening on the other side of the supply chain, this episode is your front-row seat.Find Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com
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Get More Projects Done in Less Time
Send us a textIf you’ve ever felt like sewing projects take twice as long as they should, this episode is your shortcut to speed and sanity. Matt and Jameson break down their best tips. From patterns to set-up to tools that will help you sew smarter, avoid mistakes, and finally feel like you’re in control of the clock instead of racing against it.Guest: Matt EvansRed Paw Packs@Red Paw Packs New Products: Velcro - Hook and Loop Stainless Steel Thread Snips Venom™ Stretch Mesh ECO MAX Find Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com
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Every maker NEEDS to have these skills
Send us a textCreative freedom is amazing but it can feel lonely not knowing where to turn. After all, there's no MYOG/design guidebook. From time-saving techniques to elite finishing touches, these tips will make every project faster, cleaner, and more professional.We're joined by good friend of the podcast, Matt Evans from Red Paw Packs to unpack and debate the skills and techniques we think are REQUIRED to become a skilled maker/designer. Do you have these skills or can you think of others that we forgot to include? Find Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com
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Inside Hyperlite's Production Process | Creating Minimalist and Functional Gear
Send us a textIn this episode, Nash Calvin gives us an inside look at how Hyperlite designs, refines, tests, and produces their products. Although known for their UL simplicity, there is still a lot that goes into each product. You'll even get to hear about what benefits international manufacturing has on the customer. Hyperlite Mountain Gear CrossPeak2Hyperlite Mountain Gear x Dyneema®Woven Composites Find Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com
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Inside ULA Equipment with Pack Designer Owen Forbes
Send us a textIn this episode, Owen Forbes of ULA Equipment breaks down their full design-to-production process and explains the real-world advantages of keeping manufacturing in-house. You’ll learn how domestic production impacts prototyping speed, product quality, and design flexibility. Plus, what it really takes to run a sewn goods operation without outsourcing.Guest: Owen Forbes - Product Designer at ULAULA Website ULA Products Mentioned: Circuit Circuit SV Custom PacksRBTR Products: 210D Venom™Gridstop ECOULTRA 100XULTRA 200Venom™ Stretch Mesh ECO MAX X-Pac® VX07X-Pac® VX15100D ROBIC210D ROBIC Big thanks to Chase Anderson at Utah State program for Outdoor Product Design and Development. Listen to Chase on the podcast in Ep. 91. Find Us on Social Media 🚀@RipstopbytheRollwww.ripstopbytheroll.com
Welcome to Ripstop on the Record. The podcast for makers, by makers. Where we talk about all things Make Your Own Gear (MYOG). You'll hear from gear companies, textile engineers, cottage vendors, and other leaders in the Textiles + Outdoor Gear industry. Brought to you by Ripstop by the Roll.
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