Who we are
From Sailcloth to Everyday Carry
Ullman Gear is a Cape Town–based workshop crafting bags and essentials from real sailcloth. Born from decades of sailmaking heritage, we design purposeful gear that keeps good materials in use. Every piece is stitched tough, built for life, and backed by our lifetime repair promise.
Why Sailcloth
Panels with a Past Life
Each panel carries scuffs, seams, and markings from its past life on the water. No two bags are alike. Instead of hiding these marks, we celebrate them — because they prove strength and carry stories. Sailcloth is designed for harsh seas. We make it ready for everyday life.
Our Promise
Built to be Repaired
We don’t believe in throwaway. That’s why every product comes with our lifetime repair policy. If a seam fails or hardware wears, send it back. We’ll fix it, refit it, or replace it. Gear that grows with you, not against you.
The Process
From Sail to Gear
- Rescue: We collect off‑cuts and retired sails.
- Refit: Panels are cleaned, cut, and matched with durable hardware.
- Rebuild: Our makers stitch bags with reinforced seams and marine‑grade fittings.
- Return to Sea: You carry it ashore, in daily life and adventure.
- Repair for Life: When it wears, we fix it. That’s the point.