DutchWare Business to Business Pamphlet

Form Your Adventure

FABRIC LASER CUTTER

We utilize our in-house fabric laser cutter not only for our production purposes but for outside companies as well. Compared to traditional pattern cutting, the laser allows us to cut costs by taking advantage of the faster cutting, higher precision, and better utilization of otherwise scrap fabric. The laser also is much more precise and seals the fabric edges. The table has a built-in conveyor which enables it to cut, convey, and keep on cutting, drawing from a roll of fabric. With this ability, we are not confined to the 8.5 foot (2.59 m) length of the table and can cut much longer patterns. We can cut fabric up to 60 inches (1.52 m) wide which is the typical width of a roll of fabric. Other capabilities of the laser cutter include etching and cutting many other types of materials such as leather, wood, plastic, metal, rubber, and more.

DYE-SUBLIMATION

Dye-sublimation printing is a superior printing process compared to laser, inkjet, or screen printing. The process is made up of two parts. The first in which the design is printed using special dye-sub inks onto special heat transfer paper. In the second step, the printed roll of paper is placed through the dye-sub heat press machine in which printed paper and fabric are heated to 390* F (199* C). The heat changes the solid ink into a gas and the ink gas is embedded into the fibers of the fabric. This creates a printed fabric is durable and will never fade, washout, or bleed. The printed fabric also retains all of its properties after the printing process. Through different temperatures and running speeds, we can print all of our polyester and nylon fabrics. There is no limit on the number of colors or the complexity or quality of the design. With its ability to perfectly hold color under extreme conditions this makes dye-sublimation printing a perfect choice for outdoor fabrics.

Our fabric slitter can cut rolled goods such as plastics, vinyl, PVC-polyester, cloth, etc. even adhesives. (NO wood, metal, or the like). The cutting dimensions are material-dependent but generally accepted dimensions are lengths from 1/2" to 11' + and diameters from 3" to 13" (dependent upon core size). NO solid material ONLY thin flexible materials rolled unto a core. This service allows for savings by purchasing the full roll of fabric and cutting to the necessary dimensions.

We have a top of the line CNC milling machine which we can use for prototyping and finishing. This enables us to have control of our quality and our turnaround time. Our machine operator who is experienced in AutoCAD to turn your ideas into products. Our cutting table is 18 inches (46 cm) by 11 inches (28 cm). We focus on prototyping and are able to do small and medium sized runs.

FABRIC

We’re a leader in providing and developing top quality rolled goods for the outdoor industry. We have been a Samson Rope distributor for years and also provide our customers with unique ropes that are both strong and ultralight. We offer unique items like Reflect It which is a splicable reflective cord, and special webbings that are incredibly strong for their weight, made out of UHMWPE and Kevlar. We also offer daisy chain UHMWPE webbing and polyester webbing that has a special non-slip surface for should straps.  No matter your needs we offer an unmatched selection of industry-leading rolled goods.

- Specific fabrics designed by us

- One of largest outdoor fabric selections

- Offer big names like Robic®, X-Pac®, and Dyneema® Composite Fabric

We have a wide variety of fabrics specifically designed for the outdoor industry. We work with mills from around the world to produce our fabrics with our specifications. Early on, many people in this field had to pick from other fabrics like tablecloth or parachute material. DutchWare makes available our own custom fabrics as well as others that would be otherwise unavailable to the smaller cottage industry and DIY consumers. Our fabrics range from ultralight quilt material, breathable, waterproof/breathable, waterproof, polyester, and self-healing pack material. We also provide fabrics from the best companies such as Dyneema® Composite Fabric, Robic®, and X-Pac®. Our in-house named fabrics are recognizable in the outdoor industry as ARGON, Hexon, Helion, and Xenon, all offered in a range of colors and prints.

One of the things we are known for is our titanium hardware or “bling.” These trinkets are designed by us and made the USA. We pioneered the industry in designing and manufacturing no-knot titanium hardware, and have earned many patents on our innovative products that have revolutionized the industry. All of our hardware is specially designed with a unique flair. The best part is, our finishing process far exceeds the typical quality coming from competitors. We round each corner before they are tumble polished which gives our products a smoother finish and helps them work more efficiently.

TITANIUM

DutchWare offers a large assortment of plastic hardware such as buckles, D-rings, cord locks, and much more. We also sell all the usual items and some that are more unique since we have a large group of proprietary plastic hardware that can only be purchased through DutchWare. Although there are many places to buy plastic hardware, DutchWare has one of the widest assortments on the internet for the DIY community and cottage manufacturers. We offer top-quality plastic hardware that is trail tested and proven dependable.

SEWING

Our sewing department is personally responsible for all the quality, handcrafted DutchWare sewn gear we sell. It’s where our hammocks, straps and huggers, accessories, and much more are created. The seamstresses have been trained on several different projects allowing them to master their craft. They also have experience on a variety of industrial machines that enable them to get the job done right. Having skillfully trained and happy seamstresses allows them to take pride in the work they do and the gear they make. Each seamstress initials their work with confidence after completion.

- World-wide shipping

- All orders doubled checked via weight

- Orders ship out in 2-4 business days

Each order is hand-picked and packaged right here in our warehouse. We are shipping orders daily across the world to the outdoor community. No order is too small or too large. We personally weigh and check each order before it is sent out, and each order also includes a “Thanks, peace” message from the founder, Dutch. All items are double-checked and verified by our shippers before being packaged. Our shippers are trained in splicing and assembly of products as it is needed to complete orders. DutchWare strives to ship out all of our orders in 2-4 business days to ensure our customers get their gear as soon as possible!

SHIPPING

DutchWare equals quality, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the equipment we use to assure that what you have purchased was tested rigorously. We have a fabric tear tester, a waterproof tester, and finally, a rolled good pull strength tester. Beyond our own testing, we also have independent tests done to make sure that we can stand by our own results. Lastly, we inspect our incoming materials along with the finished goods produced on our factory floor. When customers place orders, we give them a total weight on their packing slip. We weigh each order and if that order is not within 20 grams, the order is taken apart to find out why. This helps make sure each customer gets the correct product and highest quality.

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The makings of DutchWare began in 2003, when our founder, Thom Ressler, also known by his trail name Dutch, thru-hiked the entire 2,200-miles of the Appalachian Trail with a hammock. During his journey, Dutch learned to take a minimalist approach to hiking gear and life in general. Creating hardware for hammocks was where Dutch found his passion. Creating pieces for tarp and hammock susupension, and everthing in between.

Most commercial vendors, however, didn’t offer hiking gear that shared Dutch’s passion for stripping away anything that wasn’t needed. In response, Dutch started making his own gear. He created hammocks, backpacks, quilts, and hardware for the hammock community.

At DutchWare, we produce innovative, high-quality products by using a minimalist approach in the equipment’s design our Dutch suspension hardware for hammocks.

We’re also committed to limiting our impact on the environment to be a good steward of the earth. Whenever possible, we use local or U.S. manufacturers along with recycled materials and packaging to produce and deliver your items. We also work towards decreasing our product packaging so we can reduce our waste and lower your shipping costs.

We are proud to partner with powerful brands like Dyneema® and Samson® to offer the outdoor cottage industry and DIY fans the best products available.

We also work with over 140 companies from around the world to provide an impressive selection of outdoor gear.

Our exclusive hammock camping gear, like our Chameleon Hammock and Dutch Clip, is developed and created by our company’s founder, Dutch, with the help of some good friends. And we’re always looking for more ways to find solutions for the hammocking community, whether through DIY hammock camping accessories or gear. E. Walnut