Material Sourcing
Material sourcing is one of Mr. Tony’s core strengths and a key differentiator for outdoor gear brands seeking performance, durability, and compliance. With over 30 years of experience working directly with mills and suppliers across Asia and Central America, Mr. Tony brings deep textile knowledge and long-standing relationships to every project. Whether you need proprietary fabric development or help identifying the right trim supplier for your technical product, Mr. Tony delivers results.
He has worked with everything from coated and laminated textiles to insulation, mesh, webbing, knits, and reflective or stretch materials. His projects have included sustainable fabric development for sleeping pads, advanced insulation solutions for sleeping bags, and ultralight tent materials engineered for strength and weather resistance. In addition to functionality, Tony ensures all sourced materials meet the latest regulatory, environmental, and chemical compliance standards—including RSLs, bluesign®, and OEKO-TEX®.
If your brand is navigating textile development for the first time, or trying to refine an existing supply chain, Mr. Tony can help you avoid costly mistakes, improve consistency, and access better-performing materials at competitive prices.
Material Sourcing Services Include:
Textile Development for Technical Outdoor Gear (Tents, Pads, Bags, Apparel)
Mr. Tony partners with mills to develop custom fabrics that meet the unique demands of outdoor environments. From ultralight tent flys to durable sleeping pad surfaces and breathable apparel layers, his development work ensures performance, longevity, and packability—all tailored to your product’s needs.
Supplier Identification and Relationship Management
Finding the right supplier is more than just a cost comparison. With decades of experience and long-standing global connections, Mr. Tony matches your material needs to proven suppliers and helps manage those relationships to ensure consistency, communication, and long-term success.
Trim Sourcing (Plastic Components, Aluminum Frames, TPU Parts, Buckles, etc.)
From high-load buckles to custom injection-molded parts and anodized aluminum poles, Mr. Tony sources reliable, high-quality trims through a trusted network of specialized vendors. Whether you're building packs, tents, or furniture, he finds the right components to match your performance and cost targets.
Sustainability and Chemical Compliance (RSLs, PFAS-free, bluesign®)
Navigating the world of sustainable materials and chemical compliance is complex. Tony brings firsthand experience implementing programs like PFAS elimination, bluesign® approvals, and restricted substance lists (RSLs) to help brands meet today’s environmental expectations and regulatory demands.
Testing Coordination for Strength, Durability, and Weather Resistance
Mr. Tony coordinates lab and field testing to ensure materials hold up under pressure—literally. He helps define test protocols for abrasion resistance, hydrostatic head, UV degradation, and more, ensuring your materials perform to spec before production begins.
Fabric Construction Education for In-House Teams
Understanding fabric structure is essential for design and quality decisions. Tony educates your team on yarn types, weaves, coatings, finishes, and performance trade-offs—giving product developers, designers, and sourcing staff the confidence to make informed decisions.
Custom Dyeing, Finishing, and Coating Process Management
Color accuracy, hand feel, waterproofing, and breathability often come down to finishing. Tony oversees dye lab dips, bulk runs, coating applications, and finishing treatments, ensuring your fabric behaves the way your design team—and your end user—expects it to.