Building Holstery in the USA

The Short Answer

Every Holstery product is assembled in our shop in Idaho, and we keep bringing more of the work in house. Over the past few years, we've added our own injection molding, industrial sewing, and precision CNC machining. Our ModBelts and ModRigs are sewn here, our aluminum Pro backers are machined here and anodized in Orofino, Idaho, and plastic parts like our belt clips come off our own press.

Doing the work ourselves means tighter quality control, faster improvements, and gear we can stand behind with a lifetime repair or replace guarantee. If you're looking for American-made tool belts and holsters, here's exactly how ours are built.

Why We Build in the USA

At Holstery, we're serious about investing in American manufacturing. For us, that means building the tools, systems, and skills to make more of our gear right here in the United States.

When we produce our own components, we get tighter control over quality, more consistent results, and the ability to move fast on new gear. Instead of waiting on outside suppliers, we test ideas, tweak designs, and improve parts in our own shop. Each step came with its own learning curve (and a few late nights), but the payoff has been huge.

Here's a look at the machines and processes that make it happen.

"Made in USA" vs. "Assembled in USA": What the Labels Mean

If you're shopping for American-made gear, the label matters. Under the FTC's Made in USA standard, a product can carry an unqualified "Made in USA" label only if it's all or virtually all made here, with no or negligible foreign content.

"Assembled in USA" means the product's principal, substantial assembly happens in the U.S., even if some materials or components come from elsewhere. Simple final assembly of imported parts doesn't qualify.

Our product pages say "Assembled in USA" because every product is built in our Idaho shop. We're open about what that means, and the table below shows what each product page says and what we make in house.

Injection Molding: Toyo 55-Ton Press

One of our biggest upgrades was bringing injection molding in house. Our Toyo 55-ton press lets us produce critical plastic components, like our belt clips, right here at Holstery.

Running these parts ourselves gives us full control over the molding process. We can dial in materials, fine-tune designs, and make sure every part meets the strength and durability standards we expect from our gear.

It also lets us move faster. If we want to tweak a design or test a new idea, we can do it right away instead of waiting weeks on outside production. That flexibility has already improved consistency across our products.

Sewing: ModRig and ModBelt Production

Another big step has been bringing, and keeping, sewing in our shop. Our ModRig and ModBelt systems are sewn in house on our own machines. The ModBelt HD is sewn and assembled here from high strength Cordura fabric and nylon webbing.

Having this under our own roof means we pay attention to every detail: stitch patterns, reinforcement points, and materials. The same team that designs and tests the gear also builds it, so they see right away how it performs and improve it along the way.

It speeds up innovation too. When someone on the team, or an awesome customer, comes up with a better way to reinforce a stress point, we can test it quickly and roll it into production without a long delay.

"This is the best tool belt I have ever used or seen! I've been building for 30 years now." (Franklin A., verified ModBelt HD buyer)

CNC Machining: Haas Machines and Idaho Anodizing

Precision metal parts are another area where keeping the work close to home makes a big difference. Our aluminum Pro backers are machined on Haas CNC machines, which gives us tight tolerances and very consistent parts.

After machining, those parts head to Orofino, Idaho, for anodizing. Anodizing strengthens the aluminum surface, improves corrosion resistance, and gives the backers a clean, durable finish.

That's why our Pro holsters, like the DriverMaster Pro, are "Milled and assembled in our shop in Idaho, USA."

What's Made in Our Shop: Product by Product

Here's what each product page says, word for word, and what we do in house for it.

What This Means for Your Gear

• Better quality control. The people who design it also build it, so problems get caught and fixed fast.
• Faster improvements. When customers tell us what to fix, we can test and ship the change quickly. One buyer found that out after a review: "When I called back they told me the design had been updated and sent me the new version free of charge." (Scott S.)
• Real repairs. Because we make and assemble the parts, our lifetime repair or replace guarantee is something we can actually deliver on.
• American jobs and skills. Every process we bring in house keeps more of the work and know-how in the U.S.

Gear Built in Our Shop

These are some of the products coming off our sewing machines, molding press, and CNCs.

Which American-Built Gear Is Right for You?

If you want a belt sewn in our shop... start with the ModBelt HD for full days, or the ModBelt for everyday wear.

If you want weight off your hips... the ModRig chest rig is sewn in house too.

If you want aluminum parts milled in Idaho... go Pro. The DriverMaster Pro, TapeMaster Pro, and other Pro holsters use aluminum backers and spring steel clips.

If you want to try Holstery on the belt you already own... every holster and pouch clips onto any belt up to 1.75" wide.

Our Pick: Holstery ModBelt HD

Common Questions About Where Our Gear Is Made

"Is every part made in the USA?"

Every Holstery product is assembled in our Idaho shop, and we make more of the components ourselves every year: sewing, injection molding, and CNC machining. Each product page lists exactly how that product is labeled, and we keep those labels accurate.

"Does building here make it cost more?"

It costs more to build in house, but it also means fewer defects, faster fixes, and gear that lasts. With a lifetime repair or replace guarantee, you're not buying a new belt every year.

"What happens if something breaks?"

Contact us. Because we build the gear ourselves, we can repair or replace it, for life.

FAQ

Where are Holstery products made?
Every Holstery product is assembled in our shop in Idaho, USA. We sew our belts and rigs, mold plastic parts like belt clips, and machine our aluminum Pro backers in house.

Are Holstery tool belts made in the USA?
Our ModBelt, ModBelt HD, and ModRig are sewn and assembled in our Idaho shop.

Where are Holstery Pro backers machined?
On Haas CNC machines in our shop, then anodized in Orofino, Idaho.

What's the difference between "Made in USA" and "Assembled in USA"?
Under FTC rules, "Made in USA" means all or virtually all of the product is made here. "Assembled in USA" means the principal, substantial assembly happens here.

What's the warranty?
Every Holstery product comes with a lifetime repair or replace guarantee, a 45-day money back return, and free USA shipping over $99.

And We're Not Stopping There

Every step we bring in house helps us build better gear. We gain more control over quality, move faster on new designs, and keep more of the work, and the know-how, right here in the United States.

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