Ripstop on the Record
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 144 episodes
Ripstop on the Record
Latest Episodes
The Hidden Power of Tailoring in Technical Gear
Traditional tailoring might seem worlds away from technical gear—but the principles are the same. In this episode, Alasdair Leighton-Crawford of Cimoro shares how skills learned on Savile Row translate directly into better-fitting apparel, smar...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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1:09:04
What Factories Teach Us About Better Making | Douglas Davidson is Back!
Factories aren’t just about scale—they’re classrooms for better design, smarter workflows, and more durable products. In this episode, Douglas Davidson shares lessons from global manufacturing floors and explains how makers at any level can app...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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1:50:39
This episode will never see the light of day...
Let us know what you want out of the podcast for 2026. Email us: social@ripstopbytheroll.comSadly, the episode that was planned for this week had a technical problem and was lost entirely. We're bummed because this was going to be a fun ...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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4:37
Built by hand, Designed for scale
How our guest went from weekend prototypes to leading design work at The North Face, Nike, and Burton. This episode traces what it really takes to get great at designing gear. You’ll hear practical insights on materials, overseas factori...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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1:59:31
Fix These MYOG Mistakes Before You Start Your Next Project
Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. Yes, even the pros. Today we’re breaking down how to actually fix the ones that haunt your workshop. From feeding fabric through the machine to perfecting seam allowances and choosing the right proje...
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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1:21:33
