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 • 140 episodes
Ripstop on the Record
Latest Episodes
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
These Materials Tell a Story Beyond the Performance
Great pack fabrics don't always come right from the mill. Luke from Truce Designs finds some of his fabrics from old sailboats, kites, and scrap bins. Upcycled fabrics aren't just "green" they're durable, functional, and full of old stories. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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1:03:02
Fidlock is gone... Now what?
Good design is more than shapes and stitches. It’s timing, color, and knowing when something is good enough to release. We chat with James from Route Unknown to talk about secrets behind the drop method and how he creates modular, beautiful, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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1:22:58
True or False about Tech Fabrics and MYOG
In this episode, we’re separating fact from fiction in the world of technical fabrics and MYOG. We debate 10 true or false statements about technical fabrics, covering topics like seam strength, water leakage, ripstop grids and more. Expect a p...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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1:13:56
Fabric Draft 2025: Who Has the Strongest Roster?
It’s draft day at Ripstop on the Record! In this episode, we sit down with Francesca Hall and Ryan Campbell for the very first Fabric Draft. Each person builds a six-category roster of technical fabrics, covering packs, bags, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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1:24:55