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Zippers are a crucial element of our daily clothing, bags, and countless other accessories. Among the various zipper manufacturers and types, one brand and style have consistently set a high...

Starting out in this world of endless things to sew and create can be intimidating. There’s so much you need to know right off the bat like what’s important for...

Recently we had Natasha Baldin from The Charlatan reach out to us at ReFasten for an article titled “Navigating repair culture: A bold counter-consumerism movement in outdoor spaces.” The Charlatan is Carleton University’s...

  Inside Look  Canadian Brand Durable, custom, backcountry brand Handmade to last  Experienced resource user  All the way from the west coast we are introducing a Lumby, B.C brand by...

INSIDE LOOK  Canadian Brand Handmade in Kahnawà:ke, Quebec A warm welcome to the blog series… an inspiring entrepreneur Kelsey Deer who founded KEL Tech Gear. She has a background in...

  INSIDE LOOK  Canadian Brand Custom Ultralight Gear Backpacks and accessories  Competitive pricing  Introducing Hello Earth, an outdoor gear brand based out of Toronto, Ontario founded by Joe Simpson. Joe...

Your choice of thread and needle make a huge difference when sewing outdoor gear. Choosing the right needle and thread combination for your project can mean the difference between gear...

Hey guys, exciting news here! ReFasten is expanding.      “Collaboration is important not just because it’s a way to learn. The spirit of collaboration is penetrating every institution and...

A Guide to Zippers for Outdoor Use When it comes to making your own outdoor gear, whether it be a coat, a rain jacket, or a bag, you’ll need the...