Client Spotlight: Abl
“Abl and our parent company Lindarets are committed to First World manufacturing - and Southwest Creations makes keeping our commitment that much easier.”
Impact: Helping Clients Scale Their Production
Abl was established by Marc Basiliere, founder of Lindarets, an outdoor-oriented and award-winning product design firm. Basiliere created Abl with a commitment to responsibly manufacturing innovative adventure- and travel-ready products.
"Abl came out of my search for well-made products that didn’t distract me from my day-to-day activities," says Basiliere. "Take the B19 for example: once it's on you shouldn't ever have to think about your belt. If you do, there's a good chance that it's not doing its job well and that it's detracting from your hike, ride, climb, or even the song on your headphones."
Looking forward, Abl plans to expand its catalog with products that facilitate new adventures and daily routines alike, all while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to domestic production.
“Southwest Creations Collaborative’s social mission, competitive pricing, and the depth of our early discussions made them an easy choice when we were searching for a partner to perform sewing and final assembly for Abl’s first product," explains Basiliere. "But what will keep us coming back is their communication - they aren't afraid to ask clarifying questions rather than make (possibly incorrect) assumptions, which meant that our orders have been both on schedule and as intended."