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Ripstop on the Record

Ripstop by the Roll

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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All Episodes

107:03

The Stories Behind Our Most Popular Fabrics | with...

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2026/09/23

Send us Fan Mail What do names like Venom™, MONOLITE™, and HyperD™, actually tell you about a fabric? We sit down with Carter and Matt to unpack the stories, materials, and decisions behind RBTR’s signature fabric lines, so you can better understand what you’re buying and choose the right material for your next project. In This Episode, We Cover: The stories behind some of RBTR’s strangest product names, discontinued favorites, and the decisions that shaped the fabrics makers use todayW...

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70:06

Fabric Trivia Goes Awry | with Matt Evans and Ryan...

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2026/09/09

Send us Fan Mail You can sew with a fabric for years and still be surprised by how much you don’t know about it. Ryan and Matt are back for a fabric quiz that digs into the specs, terminology, and secrets, while uncovering some surprisingly useful things to consider when choosing materials for your next project. In This Episode, We Cover: A surprisingly difficult fabric quiz covering everything from hydrostatic head and solution dyeing to UHMWPE blends, fabric weights, and warp vs. weftWhy so...

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85:20

Why Better Makers Learn to Repair | Maddy Hem from...

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2026/08/26

Send us Fan Mail Repairing gear requires a different mindset than making it from scratch. But one of the greatest benefits of sewing skills is being able to get more out of the things you already have. Our guest breaks down how to confidently tear into finished gear, diagnose what actually failed, and make repairs that can keep your favorite equipment going for years. Here's what we cover: What you need to look for before grabbing the seam ripper Why sometimes the best repair start...

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62:09

Inside X-Pac’s Newest Fiber Technology

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2026/08/12

Send us Fan Mail Technical fabrics are changing fast, but what’s actually driving the next generation of materials? We sit down with Taylor and Yann from X-Pac® to go behind the laminate and talk hyperTEC, UHMWPE, sustainability, and where performance fabrics are headed next. In This Episode, We Cover: Why the industry is shifting back toward high-performance materials—and what that means for the fabrics makers will see nextWhat makes the new hyperTEC line different, including 100% UHMWPE fac...

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84:20

Making time for making after work | Mark Schatalow

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2026/07/29

Send us Fan Mail Many of us don't make it to the sewing machine until 8 or 9 p.m., after a full day of work. By then, it's hard to think like a product developer (and even harder to stay creative). Marc Shatalow joins us to share how he balances a full-time job with a growing bag brand, along with the design process, production habits, and mindset that help him keep creating without burning out. In This Episode, We Cover: How to balance a 9-to-5 with a bag company—and why small, consistent pr...

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68:49

How the Pros Build Tech Packs

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2026/07/15

Send us Fan Mail Great products don't happen by accident. They happen because someone obsesses over hundreds of tiny decisions that most never notice. In this episode, Jenna Lagonigro pulls back the curtain on how professional products go from sketchbook to production line, sharing the design principles, development process, and tech pack secrets that every maker can apply to their own projects. In This Episode, We Cover: How to build your first tech packWhy empathy is the best skill for prod...

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75:28

Why this guy cuts up $400 backpacks | Kenn Walker

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2026/07/01

Send us Fan Mail Most people see a finished backpack as the end of a project. Today's guest sees it as the beginning. Kenn Walker is a modification expert, known for taking a scalpel to the seams of $400 backpacks and making them even better than before. From his background in parachute rigging to turning a World Cup soccer ball into a bag, Kenn brings the kind of creativity and problem-solving that every maker can learn from. In This Episode, We Cover: Which techniques Kenn uses to confident...

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63:33

Wooden Pack Frames?! Hear Him Out.

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2026/06/17

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a blacksmith becomes obsessed with making backpacks? In this episode, Ethan Goss of Goss Handmade shares the unconventional ideas, hard-earned lessons, and creative rabbit holes that have shaped his approach to designing packs that blend heritage aesthetics with modern performance. In This Episode, We Cover: Why some vintage backpack designs still outperform modern alternatives—and which features deserve a comebackEthan's surprisingly effective wood frame st...

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73:37

Sewing Machine Maintenance Guide

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2026/06/03

Send us Fan Mail Most sewing machine problems don’t start with catastrophic failure—they start with the small maintenance habits makers ignore for too long. In this episode, Matt Evans joins us to break down the practical upkeep, adjustments, and troubleshooting skills every DIYer should know to keep their machines running smoothly and sewing clean. In This Episode, We Cover: The maintenance habits that actually matterHow to diagnose common sewing issues like skipped stitches, poor tension, a...

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81:18

The Crisis of American Sewing

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2026/05/20

Send us Fan Mail Most of us like the idea of American-made production, but very few of us understand the complexity (or the role DIY makers can play in rebuilding it). This conversation explores what it actually takes to build sewn products sustainably in America without losing sight of the people behind the products. The Carolina Textile District helps businesses (big and small) create amazing products here in the US through educational courses, businesses connections, and operational suppor...

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58:40

Sewing EVERYTHING For a Thru Hike

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2026/05/06

Send us Fan Mail Any project is a serious undertaking—but sewing everything for your thru-hike is next level. That’s exactly what Eliza did for the CDT. She breaks down what it actually takes to design, sew, and trust a full 15-piece kit when failure isn’t really an option. In this episode: Where to start when you want to make something big Why the failed prototype helped in the long run How Eliza approached fabric selectionWhat she did this project forListen in to get inspire...

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99:35

How to Think Like a Product Developer

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2026/04/22

Send us Fan Mail The line between professional gear and great DIY gear is hard to define. Instead of guessing, we brought in a pro. A product developer with Patagonia and Yeti experience breaks down what actually matters and what makers can learn from the big companies. In This Episode, We Cover: The real difference between product design and product development—and why it matters for makers / cottage companies How big companies turn rough ideas into finished products (...

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74:50

Why Your Projects Look Worse Than They Really Are

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2026/04/08

Send us Fan Mail Stop rushing your photos and start making your gear look as good as it actually is. Cinematographer and maker Chris Ellison breaks down how to think about composition, environment, and presentation so your projects hit differently the moment people see them. In This Episode, We Cover: Why most maker photos fall flat—and the simple shift that instantly improves them How to use environment, framing, and depth to make your gear the clear focal point Practical tri...

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77:29

5 (non-sewing) Habits That Make You a Better Maker

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan Mail Not every upgrade happens at the sewing machine. If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or unsure why your work isn’t improving, this episode breaks down the mindset shifts that actually move you forward. Filip Raboch joins us to share what he’s learned building custom gear at a high level. Listen so you can avoid the common traps and start making smarter, more intentional decisions in your own process. Why identifying a specific use is most important How to say no and w...

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75:02

Your Guide to Working with Foam

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2026/03/11

Send a text Foam might not be the flashiest material in gear making, but it’s responsible for some of the biggest performance upgrades in your packs and bags. In this episode, we break down how experienced makers actually use foam. Covering real techniques, hard-earned lessons, and the small tricks that make projects come out better. In This Episode, We Cover: When and why to add foam to a project—from shoulder straps and back panels to laptop sleeves and structured bags How thic...

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56:52

What makes KAI scissors so good?

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2026/02/25

Send a text If you're still using the closest scissors to your machine - you need this episode. We sit down with Kai Scissors for a deep, no-fluff breakdown of what serious makers actually need to know about cutting tools. From steel and geometry to maintenance habits that pros swear by. Listen to the episode to get a 20% off discount for ROTR listeners. In This Episode, We Cover: Why premium scissors will radicalize your cutting experienceHow to choose the right size, style, or serra...

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83:18

How New Fabrics Come to Life

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2026/02/11

Send a text Ever wonder what actually happens before a fabric hits the shop? In this episode, we sit down with RBTR's own Carter Holland to pull back the curtain on product decisions, failures, tradeoffs, and future releases you won’t hear about anywhere else. How fabric ideas really get approved or quietly killed before they ever reach your sewing tableWhat goes wrong during development and testing and why some “almost launched” materials never see the light of dayThe unspoken constraints of...

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69:04

The Hidden Power of Tailoring in Technical Gear

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2026/01/28

Send us a text 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, smarter pack design, and more intentional making. We talk about: Why tailoring is one of the fastest ways to truly understand fitHow athletic thinking and craft obsession shape better gearWhat most makers overlook when designing packs and app...

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110:39

What Factories Teach Us About Better Making | Douglas...

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2026/01/14

Send us a text 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 apply factory thinking to make better gear, whether sewing at home or building for production. Announcements: Maker Meet-Up Spring 2026New ProductsGuest Links: Douglas Davidson | Canvas Worker & The Brown BuffaloHolubar Mountaineer...

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4:37

This episode will never see the light of day...

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2025/12/31

Send us a text Let us know what you want out of the podcast for 2026. Email us: social@ripstopbytheroll.com Sadly, 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 episode. After only missing one week over the 5 years we've been running the show, we suppose it was bound to happen eventually. Don't worry, we have exciting episodes planned for 2026 and you can expect to hear from us on a regular basis...

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