Ripstop on the Record - Custom Polartec® Alpha Direct : Innovations Unveiled with Houda Trail

Custom Polartec® Alpha Direct : Innovations Unveiled with Houda Trail

04/10/24 • 60 min

Join us as we chat with Jameson Collins, the brains behind Houda Trail, a custom outdoor gear brand. Get ready for an inside look into Jameson's journey from gear enthusiast to gear maker extraordinaire. They dive deep into the world of outdoor apparel, geeking out over the wonders of Alpha Direct fabric and the joy of tailoring gear to fit just right. Jameson spills the beans on his sewing secrets with Alpha Direct, sharing handy tips and tricks for making the most out of this high-tech fabric. But that's not all! Jameson lets us in on his adventures with Outdoor Ink and Polartec's Alpha Direct fabric, revealing the magic behind bringing designs to life. From brainstorming to final print, they cover it all, including pro tips for achieving top-notch results.
Takeaways

Polartec® Alpha Direct 4004 is now available for custom printing with OutdoorINK!
Alpha Direct fabric is highly versatile and ideal for active outdoor activities with start-stop elements.
Customization is a key aspect of Houda Trail's business, allowing customers to personalize the fit and design of their outdoor apparel.
Houda Trail offers unique prints and designs, adding a fun and personalized touch to their custom apparel. OutdoorINK on Polartec® Alpha Direct fabric is a game changer for custom apparel making.
Taking accurate measurements of the chest, waist, hips, and desired garment length is crucial for achieving a customized fit.
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Chapters
00:00- Introduction and Gear Making Journey
06:09- Customizing Outdoor Apparel with Houda Trail
14:39- The Versatility of Alpha Direct Fabric
25:20- Tips for Sewing with Alpha Direct
30:19- Achieving a Custom Fit with Houda Trail
34:57- Adding a Personalized Touch with Unique Prints
38:01- The Importance of Customization in Outdoor Clothing
33:09- Custom Printing and Design Process
35:03- Tips for Printing on Alpha Direct
37:31- The Unique Look and Detail of Alpha Direct
45:31- Printing Solid Colors and Color Blocked Fleeces
52:35- Poalrtec® Trivia

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Polartec® Alpha Direct 4004 is now available for custom printing with OutdoorINK!
Alpha Direct fabric is highly versatile and ideal for active outdoor activities with start-stop elements.
Customization is a key aspect of Houda Trail's business, allowing customers to personalize the fit and design of their outdoor apparel.
Houda Trail offers unique prints and designs, adding a fun and personalized touch to their custom apparel. OutdoorINK on Polartec® Alpha Direct fabric is a game changer for custom apparel making.
Taking accurate measurements of the chest, waist, hips, and desired garment length is crucial for achieving a customized fit.
Follow @HoudaTrail on Instagram

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Small Business, Big Mindset: Women's Roundtable

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Summary
Join us in this episode as women in the MYOG community share their journey, tackling stereotypes and biases head-on. From challenging assumptions to promoting inclusivity, they delve into the unique hurdles faced by women in the outdoor industry. Discover the importance of representation in design, overcoming fit challenges, and supporting women-owned brands. Explore strategies for making outdoor gear accessible to all, pricing ethical products, and building a sustainable future through reducing, reusing, and recycling. With a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and driving positive change, this conversation inspires action and solidarity among women in the outdoors. Tune in for insights, excitement about upcoming projects, and a call for continued support in the journey towards a more inclusive outdoor community.

Takeaways

Inclusivity and representation are crucial in outdoor spaces and the design of outdoor gear.
Seeking advice and feedback from women is essential to create gear that fits and meets their needs.
Making outdoor gear more accessible requires addressing socioeconomic barriers and finding innovative solutions.
Creative collaborations can lead to innovative and impactful outcomes.
Embracing a small business, big mindset approach can drive positive change.
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Woman-owned Companies Directory
A HUGE Thank You to our guests
- Amy - MODOKOT
- Emme - Articles in Common
- Julianne - Wild Brush
- Kelsey - KEL Tech Gear

Chapters
00:00- Introduction
01:14- Inspiration to Get into MYOG
25:22- Creating Inclusive Spaces
28:58- Lack of Inclusivity in Outdoor Spaces
29:45- Importance of Representation in Design
30:39- Seeking Advice and Feedback from Women
31:18- Challenges with Fit and Sizing
36:31- Promoting Women-Owned Brands
39:37- The Importance of Visibility and Representation
42:53- Changes in Outdoor Gear Design
50:25- Making Outdoor Gear More Accessible
53:40- Addressing Socioeconomic Barriers
01:01:28- Balancing Cost and Sustainability
01:07:01- Challenges of Pricing Ethical Gear
01:11:08- Thinking Big and Building Community
01:12:04- Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle
01:13:02- Taking Small Steps to Make a Difference
01:13:30- The Importance of Mentorship and Collaboration
01:18:33- Collaboration and Creativity in the Outdoor Community
01:21:29- Celebrating Women and Collaboration
01:23:11- Exciting Projects and Collaboration
01:28:52- The Importance of Individual Actions
01:29:52- Small Business, Big Mindset

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From Sewing to Spacewalks: Kjell Lindgren's Journey as a Space-Making Astronaut

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Summary
Kjell Lindgren recounts his journey into DIY gear-making, sparked by frustrations from his Boy Scout days and basic sewing skills acquired in elementary school. His DIY mindset was solidified during space station training, empowering him to craft gear for his sons' scouting trips. As a NASA astronaut, Kjell's maker mindset proves invaluable, enabling him to solve problems and repair equipment in space. Insights into life aboard the space station, challenges of confined living, water recycling, and spacesuit details are shared.
Takeaways

Kjell's interest in sewing and making his own gear started from his time as a Boy Scout and his frustration with waiting for someone else to put patches on his uniforms.
His DIY mindset was further influenced by his space station training, where he learned to fix things himself and became empowered to take on DIY projects.
Spacesuits require intricate sewing skills, and the first spacesuits were made by companies that specialized in women's clothing.
Materials used in space are often tough, light, and have antimicrobial properties.
Kjell has used his DIY skills to create personalized items for himself and his crewmates, such as drink bag insulators.

Chapters
00:00- Introduction and Background
08:56- The Maker Mindset in Space
16:06- Challenges of Living on the Space Station
32:58- Spacesuit Creation and Sewing Skills
48:29- Gaining Perspective from Space
56:46- The Need for Affordable and Durable Fabrics

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