Fabrics & Materials

• Big Duck CanvasBig Duck Canvas offers durable, affordable fabrics like canvas, vinyl, and denim, perfect for DIY bags, upholstery, and craft projects.
• Challenge SailclothEcoPak and Ultra laminates; recycled, premium performance.
• Dutchware GearUnique outdoor textiles, tarps and hammock-specific components.
• Emmaline Bags (CA)Stylish bag hardware and pulls; kits and patterns.
• Fabric Wholesale DirectFabric, Cutting Tools, Zippers, Thread, Bias Tape, Cording
• MMI TextilesWebbing, binding, hook and loop, elastic, tactical textiles and hardware.
• Magna FabricsApparel, decorative, military, nylon, anti-static, medical barrier, modular furniture, uniforms fire retardant
• MoZet Supplies (CA)Bag hardware, zippers, woojin, wetool, ykk, findings for small-batch makers.
• Mood FabricsFashion oriented; specialty ripstop, waxed canvas, cotton twills, and aesthetic prints.
• Quest OutfittersDIY oriented: ripstop, tent poles, nylon, Cordura, packcloth, mesh, hardware.
• Ripstop by the RollNylon, Dyneema, XPac, Mesh, Zippers, MYOG staple
• Rockywoods FabricsTech fabrics, notions, patterns, cords, ultralight to heavy deniers.
• SailriteMachines, foam, tools, notions; marine and heavy sewing specialists.
• Sallie TomatoZippers by the yard, pulls, patterns, bag hardware; small order friendly
• Tandy LeatherLeather, tools, finishes, and education.
• WAWAKThread, Zippers, Garment Construction, Bag Making, Drapery & Upholstery, Cutting & Measuring, Finishing & Packaging

Hardware & Components

• A+ ProductsHardware, FIDLOCK, & trims for sewn products.
• Augustine DieCustom steel-rule dies & die-cutting for soft goods.
• BuckleguyFabrics, Leather, Hardware, Zippers, Plastics, Webbing, Thread, Webbing, Machines
• Challenge SailclothEcoPak and Ultra laminates; recycled, premium performance.
• Dutchware GearUnique outdoor textiles, tarps and hammock-specific components.
• Emmaline Bags (CA)Stylish bag hardware and pulls; kits and patterns.
• Fabric Wholesale DirectFabric, Cutting Tools, Zippers, Thread, Bias Tape, Cording
• John Howard CompanyPlastic Buckles, Webbings and Tapes, Elastic, Hook and Loop, Thread and Cordage
• Lowy USAWebbing and fasteners: snap hooks, buckles, metal fittings.
• MMI TextilesWebbing, binding, hook and loop, elastic, tactical textiles and hardware.
• MoZet Supplies (CA)Bag hardware, zippers, woojin, wetool, ykk, findings for small-batch makers.
• Mood FabricsFashion oriented; specialty ripstop, waxed canvas, cotton twills, and aesthetic prints.
• Quest OutfittersDIY oriented: ripstop, tent poles, nylon, Cordura, packcloth, mesh, hardware.
• Ripstop by the RollNylon, Dyneema, XPac, Mesh, Zippers, MYOG staple
• Rockywoods FabricsTech fabrics, notions, patterns, cords, ultralight to heavy deniers.
• SAB ZippersZippers and sliders in wide gauges, buttons, finishes, and pulls.
• SailriteMachines, foam, tools, notions; marine and heavy sewing specialists.
• Sallie TomatoZippers by the yard, pulls, patterns, bag hardware; small order friendly
• Tandy LeatherLeather, tools, finishes, and education.
• WAWAKThread, Zippers, Garment Construction, Bag Making, Drapery & Upholstery, Cutting & Measuring, Finishing & Packaging
• Weaver Leather SupplyLeather; equipment, rivets, buckles, snaps, tools, and dies

Zippers & Fasteners

• BuckleguyFabrics, Leather, Hardware, Zippers, Plastics, Webbing, Thread, Webbing, Machines
• Challenge SailclothEcoPak and Ultra laminates; recycled, premium performance.
• Emmaline Bags (CA)Stylish bag hardware and pulls; kits and patterns.
• Fabric Wholesale DirectFabric, Cutting Tools, Zippers, Thread, Bias Tape, Cording
• Lowy USAWebbing and fasteners: snap hooks, buckles, metal fittings.
• MMI TextilesWebbing, binding, hook and loop, elastic, tactical textiles and hardware.
• MoZet Supplies (CA)Bag hardware, zippers, woojin, wetool, ykk, findings for small-batch makers.
• Mood FabricsFashion oriented; specialty ripstop, waxed canvas, cotton twills, and aesthetic prints.
• Quest OutfittersDIY oriented: ripstop, tent poles, nylon, Cordura, packcloth, mesh, hardware.
• Ripstop by the RollNylon, Dyneema, XPac, Mesh, Zippers, MYOG staple
• Rockywoods FabricsTech fabrics, notions, patterns, cords, ultralight to heavy deniers.
• SAB ZippersZippers and sliders in wide gauges, buttons, finishes, and pulls.
• SailriteMachines, foam, tools, notions; marine and heavy sewing specialists.
• Sallie TomatoZippers by the yard, pulls, patterns, bag hardware; small order friendly
• Tandy LeatherLeather, tools, finishes, and education.
• WAWAKThread, Zippers, Garment Construction, Bag Making, Drapery & Upholstery, Cutting & Measuring, Finishing & Packaging
• Weaver Leather SupplyLeather; equipment, rivets, buckles, snaps, tools, and dies
• ZipperStopYKK distributor; sewing supplies, thread, broad colors, lengths, and pulls.

Webbing & Thread

• BuckleguyFabrics, Leather, Hardware, Zippers, Plastics, Webbing, Thread, Webbing, Machines
• Challenge SailclothEcoPak and Ultra laminates; recycled, premium performance.
• Dutchware GearUnique outdoor textiles, tarps and hammock-specific components.
• Emmaline Bags (CA)Stylish bag hardware and pulls; kits and patterns.
• Fabric Wholesale DirectFabric, Cutting Tools, Zippers, Thread, Bias Tape, Cording
• Lowy USAWebbing and fasteners: snap hooks, buckles, metal fittings.
• MMI TextilesWebbing, binding, hook and loop, elastic, tactical textiles and hardware.
• Mood FabricsFashion oriented; specialty ripstop, waxed canvas, cotton twills, and aesthetic prints.
• Orange County Industrial SewingIndustrial machines, thread, parts, service in Santa Ana, California. Ask for Ian.
• Quest OutfittersDIY oriented: ripstop, tent poles, nylon, Cordura, packcloth, mesh, hardware.
• Ripstop by the RollNylon, Dyneema, XPac, Mesh, Zippers, MYOG staple
• Rockywoods FabricsTech fabrics, notions, patterns, cords, ultralight to heavy deniers.
• SailriteMachines, foam, tools, notions; marine and heavy sewing specialists.
• Sallie TomatoZippers by the yard, pulls, patterns, bag hardware; small order friendly
• Tandy LeatherLeather, tools, finishes, and education.
• WAWAKThread, Zippers, Garment Construction, Bag Making, Drapery & Upholstery, Cutting & Measuring, Finishing & Packaging
• Weaver Leather SupplyLeather; equipment, rivets, buckles, snaps, tools, and dies
• ZipperStopYKK distributor; sewing supplies, thread, broad colors, lengths, and pulls.

Leather, Foam & Plastics

• BuckleguyFabrics, Leather, Hardware, Zippers, Plastics, Webbing, Thread, Webbing, Machines
• Foam MartFoam sheets/rolls; custom cuts for upholstery, packaging, props, mats.
• Leather Machine CoLeather sewing & cutting equipment (COBRA).
• Paragon PlasticsPlastic sheets, rods, tubes; adhesives & fabrication accessories.
• Saderma Leather & Shoe FindingsFootwear hardware, findings for shoe & bag making.
• SailriteMachines, foam, tools, notions; marine and heavy sewing specialists.
• Sallie TomatoZippers by the yard, pulls, patterns, bag hardware; small order friendly
• Sav-Mor Leather (CA)Leather hides, sides, and leathercraft supplies.
• Tandy LeatherLeather, tools, finishes, and education.
• Weaver Leather SupplyLeather; equipment, rivets, buckles, snaps, tools, and dies

Machines & Tools

• Augustine DieCustom steel-rule dies & die-cutting for soft goods.
• AutometrixAutometrix family of cutting tables, digitizing tools, and software options
• BuckleguyFabrics, Leather, Hardware, Zippers, Plastics, Webbing, Thread, Webbing, Machines
• Challenge SailclothEcoPak and Ultra laminates; recycled, premium performance.
• Emmaline Bags (CA)Stylish bag hardware and pulls; kits and patterns.
• Leather Machine CoLeather sewing & cutting equipment (COBRA).
• Orange County Industrial SewingIndustrial machines, thread, parts, service in Santa Ana, California. Ask for Ian.
• Quest OutfittersDIY oriented: ripstop, tent poles, nylon, Cordura, packcloth, mesh, hardware.
• Ripstop by the RollNylon, Dyneema, XPac, Mesh, Zippers, MYOG staple
• Rockywoods FabricsTech fabrics, notions, patterns, cords, ultralight to heavy deniers.
• Saderma Leather & Shoe FindingsFootwear hardware, findings for shoe & bag making.
• SailriteMachines, foam, tools, notions; marine and heavy sewing specialists.
• Sallie TomatoZippers by the yard, pulls, patterns, bag hardware; small order friendly
• Tandy LeatherLeather, tools, finishes, and education.
• Weaver Leather SupplyLeather; equipment, rivets, buckles, snaps, tools, and dies

Manufacturing (OEM & Private Label)

• AmeriSewnMilitary/medical contract sewing. Berry compliant.
• Azteca Dye & LaundryDyeing, finishing, and laundry services for textiles.
• Blue Force GearIn-house sewing & laser-cut; OEM/private label. Berry compliant.
• Fieldtex ProductsContract sewing for cases, packs, medical kits. Berry compliant.
• Paragon PlasticsPlastic sheets, rods, tubes; adhesives & fabrication accessories.
• PeckhamProtective & tactical apparel for DoD/primes. Berry compliant.
• Polo Custom ProductsContract sewing, thermoforming, RF sealing. Berry compliant.
• Raine Inc.OEM sewing & design. Made in USA. Berry compliant.
• S.O.TechSpecial operations gear & tactical manufacturing resources.
• SEKRINon-profit DoD cut-and-sew contractor. Berry compliant.
• Slate SolutionsOEM body armor & tactical gear. Compliance depends on spec.
• Spartan Armor SystemsOEM hard/soft armor plates for private labels. Spec-dependent.
• Tactical TailorCustom Shop paused; historically Berry/TAA compliant

Labels & Packaging

Media / Outlet

• CarryologyCommunity and reviews on packs, carry gear, and innovation.
• Chase Reeves Entertaining and detailed bag reviews.
• Gear PatrolLifestyle and product publication featuring bags, travel, and design.
• Nomads NationTravel gear and backpack reviews with a focus on urban carry.
• Pack HackerBackpack reviews, guides, and travel gear testing.
• Reddit r/myogMake Your Own Gear forum with sewing, patterns, and fabrics.
• The Perfect PackIn-depth bag reviews and discussions with designers.