particle Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I'm talking with a manufacturer about mass producing my product. They can make them out of Ballistic Nylon, and have sources for the materials. However, if I want them made of suede, they said I will need to find my own supplier, as their supplier out of China is possibly going out of business. Does anyone know where I could go for 2,000+ square feet of suede at a time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walletman Report post Posted April 21, 2008 hi were are you from ? there is a tannary close to me 10 mins down the road let me know i will see if thay can supplie you i went its 4 stores high and it has 1000,s of hides /skins let me know bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Bob, I'm in Aubrey, TX - north of Dallas. Thanks for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I bet if you contacted Steve Siegel @ Siegel of Calif he would be more than happy helpful to you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Hi, You are only talking about 100-150 sides/pieces to make 2k feet. If your manufacturer can't source that, maybe they are not the one for the job; that would just raise a flag with me. I'm sure Steven Siegel can supply that job, and I know some importers on the East Coast who wouldn't consider that a problem order either. I also know a few custom cutters who could do the whole order standing on their heads. US made will cost you more, but if you are looking for less than a container load of product it may be the most efficient. Make your money quick, if the product is successful you will get knocked-off within a year. If your market test is a go, then you will have to go offshore with it. Art I'm talking with a manufacturer about mass producing my product. They can make them out of Ballistic Nylon, and have sources for the materials. However, if I want them made of suede, they said I will need to find my own supplier, as their supplier out of China is possibly going out of business.Does anyone know where I could go for 2,000+ square feet of suede at a time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walletman Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Bob, I'm in Aubrey, TX - north of Dallas. Thanks for the help! DONT KNOW IF IT HELPS ITS IN UK YOU CUD TRY ITS WWW.CLAYTONLEATHER .COM THAY MAY SHIP HOPE IT HELPS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Art - if I understood you correctly, you're saying you know some manufacturers that could make my product turn-key out of leather? Also, in regard to being US made, I've always thought of that as a selling point that people in the gun arena would prefer in a product. I was hoping and trying to keep it US made, even if it costs a tad more. I also know a few custom cutters who could do the whole order standing on their heads. US made will cost you more... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 21, 2008 It sounds like you are awfully new to this. You need to go to the local gun shop and ask for an Ellett Brothers catalog and see if there is something in there that is similar to yours. Divide the Ellett price by four or five and see if you can make it and a profit on that. Look in Brownell's, Bass Pro, and Gander Mountain also. Don't depend on the US made scenario, Go into Wally World and almost everything they sell in the gun isle is Chinese, might have a US name on it, but look closely. They may want and buy a US made rifle or handgun, but they'll shoot the crappiest out of date Hungarian surplus ammo in it and come back asking for more. In the '80s, I imported most of that stuff, and container loads of Korean sporting and fishing equipment too. It isn't hard to do, but you have to know what you can sell and how much you can sell or you can end up feeding that stuff to the family for dinner. Art Art - if I understood you correctly, you're saying you know some manufacturers that could make my product turn-key out of leather?Also, in regard to being US made, I've always thought of that as a selling point that people in the gun arena would prefer in a product. I was hoping and trying to keep it US made, even if it costs a tad more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted April 21, 2008 ...No doubt about it - I'm very new to this. I've been making the prototypes myself at my kitchen table for several months until my wife's machine broke and I had to bite the bullet and upgrade to a better machine. I know it's a good product, and there are several reputable shooters that think it's a great product, but business/marketing is not my strong point - fortunately I have a family member that does product development for one of the major snack food manufacturers, and he's very eager to help me get this thing up and running (he hates his day job too). Purchasing all of the components at retail, there is certainly profit when all is said and done. Selling one a day would pretty much replace my wife's income. I don't expect to sell that many right now, and I may never sell that many - but it's sure more enjoyable making these than what I do at my day job. Anyway, I guess I misinterpreted your previous post about knowing custom cutters who could do the whole order standing on their heads. I thought you were referring to a turn-key manufacturer that could supply all of the materials and manufacture the product. I guess you were just referring to tanneries. It sounds like you are awfully new to this.Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I have so few details as to volume etc. it is hard to put you on to someone. Down your way, Amex can probably do the job, they're in El Paso. Good Luck, Art ...No doubt about it - I'm very new to this. I've been making the prototypes myself at my kitchen table for several months until my wife's machine broke and I had to bite the bullet and upgrade to a better machine.I know it's a good product, and there are several reputable shooters that think it's a great product, but business/marketing is not my strong point - fortunately I have a family member that does product development for one of the major snack food manufacturers, and he's very eager to help me get this thing up and running (he hates his day job too). Purchasing all of the components at retail, there is certainly profit when all is said and done. Selling one a day would pretty much replace my wife's income. I don't expect to sell that many right now, and I may never sell that many - but it's sure more enjoyable making these than what I do at my day job. Anyway, I guess I misinterpreted your previous post about knowing custom cutters who could do the whole order standing on their heads. I thought you were referring to a turn-key manufacturer that could supply all of the materials and manufacture the product. I guess you were just referring to tanneries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I've been calling around for suede. Kevin at Springfield Leather told me to contact Newberger Leather. Hadn't heard of them, but they look like they might be very promising. http://www.newbros.com/leathers.htm Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Thank you - we'll contact them. Thanks! I've been calling around for suede. Kevin at Springfield Leather told me to contact Newberger Leather. Hadn't heard of them, but they look like they might be very promising.http://www.newbros.com/leathers.htm Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
