Sewing Capabilities
Celebrating a decade of excellence, Outdoor Sewing Solutions (OSS) has grown from a bold vision into a trusted name in heavy-duty textile sewing, serving a diverse range of industries from our base in the landlocked North of England. When we started in 2015, sailmaking alone wasn’t the plan. Market research revealed a gap in service and repair for outdoor sewn products, sparking our mission to provide comprehensive solutions for both new product development and maintenance.
From humble beginnings repairing bell tents and swimming pool covers, we’ve expanded to offer concept-to-consumer services, including project management, design consultancy, fabric specification, prototyping, knife and laser cutting, and product fabrication. Our clients range from small businesses to multinational companies, spanning leisure sectors like caravan accessories, awning manufacturing, climbing walls, marine servicing, boat building, and even The Institute for Outdoor Learning.
Our repair and servicing expertise covers alterations (awning extensions/reductions), cleaning, and a dedicated accessories shop. We specialize in products like caravan awnings, sails, swimming pool covers, and sail shades, delivering durability and precision in every stitch.
Equipped with six industrial sewing machines—including four set into an 18-meter table, a bar tacking machine, and a Global zigzag machine for binding—OSS handles a massive range of material weights. Our long-arm machines and compound walking foot systems ensure efficient, crease-free sewing for large-scale manufacturing and repairs. With varied stitch types and thread weights, we tackle projects with unmatched versatility.
Over 10 years, we’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability, crafting and servicing outdoor products that stand the test of time. Contact us to bring your vision to life or restore your gear to its best!
Camping / Contract Sewing / Glamping / Sailmaking
"We've got the outdoors sewn-up"
Kiwi Sailmaker - Martin started sailing at the age of eight in New Zealand’s designed P class dinghy. He competed at national level sailing P Class, Starling and Laser II’ s, while sailing the laser at international level.
Martin started his sailmaking career in 1984 with a four-year ‘canvas and saddlery’ apprenticeship with Hood’ and has since deployed his skills across the world, including several Admiral cups, around the world campaigns and as part of Team New Zealand for the America's cup. His roles included sailmaker and sail trimmer in partnership with North sails international.
Martin left the sail making industry and moved into the packaging industry selling firstly corrugated and carton boxes and more recently, account/project and international account management of high-value capital equipment, such as labeling technology machinery servicing some of Europe’s largest multi-national companies.
Since taking up caravanning with his family a few years ago, Martin has been repairing awnings and outdoor products in addition to supplying solutions to fellow caravaners.The sailing has also continued with Martin sailing his own National 12 and last representing Great Britain and Northern Island in the 2010 Commodores cup off the Isle of Wight.
Taking this experience and supported by heavy-duty industrial sewing machines, Martin is now offering his services and solutions to a wider audience and looks forward to helping fellow outdoor explorers.
You can find out more about the services on offer from Outdoor Sewing Solutions here.
If you want to know more about us, contact Martin at OUTDOOR SEWING SOLUTIONS
