This company designs and produces everything in Utah
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 126
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Episode description
In this episode, Owen Forbes of ULA Equipment breaks down their full design-to-production process and explains the real-world advantages of keeping manufacturing in-house. You’ll learn how domestic production impacts prototyping speed, product quality, and design flexibility. Plus, what it really takes to run a sewn goods operation without outsourcing.
Guest: Owen Forbes - Product Designer at ULA
ULA Products Mentioned:
RBTR Products:
- 210D Venom™Gridstop ECO
- ULTRA 100X
- ULTRA 200
- Venom™ Stretch Mesh ECO MAX
- X-Pac® VX07
- X-Pac® VX15
- 100D ROBIC
- 210D ROBIC
Big thanks to Chase Anderson at Utah State program for Outdoor Product Design and Development. Listen to Chase on the podcast in Ep. 91.
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