The Hidden Power of Tailoring in Technical Gear
From Ripstop on the Record by Ripstop by the Roll
January 28, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 1 · Episode 140
About this episode
This episode explores the connection between traditional tailoring and the design of technical gear.
Send us Fan Mail Traditional tailoring might seem worlds away from technical gear—but the principles are the same. In this episode, Alasdair Leighton-Crawford of Cimoro shares how skills learned on Savile Row translate directly into better-fitting apparel, smarter pack design, and more intentional making. We talk about: Why tailoring is one of the fastest ways to truly understand fitHow athletic thinking and craft obsession shape better gearWhat most makers overlook when designing packs and a...
People in this episode
Guest: Alasdair Leighton-Crawford
Topics covered
- tailoring
- technical gear
- fit
- pack design
- craftsmanship
Keywords
- tailoring
- technical gear
- fit
- pack design
- craftsmanship
- apparel
- making
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cimoro
Places: Savile Row
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