Footwear apparel manufacturer. Helping startups play big and big brands be more agile without sacrifice.

Joined November 2008
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29 May 2020
We often don't notice change until after it happens. The seasonal design calendar is becoming unfashionable and consumers' style is individualized. Brands paired with the right manufacturing partner have the power to set their own rules. #madebyotabo sourcingjournal.com/topics/b…
26 May 2020
Our collaborative manufacturing process goes beyond footwear and apparel. We worked with @weareround21 to develop and manufacture their artful ping-pong paddles with their brand aesthetics in mind every step of the way. #madebyotabo 🏓
1 May 2020
Once you figure out why you want to have a successful startup then you can figure out how to create a successful startup. Your "why" always matters. We help bring your ideas and values to life. Read more on @Forbes. #madebyotabo ow.ly/IPdg50zuftp

21 Mar 2020
Our CEO @sabrinafinlay was interviewed by @BoF on the measures Otabo is taking to protect their workforce around the world. They are the backbone of our business, if they're not safe and healthy we can't continue to keep our clients on track. businessoffashion.com/articl…

18 Mar 2020
Our CEO @sabrinafinlay was interviewed by @BoF on how she and her team are utilizing remote working, technology, photography and open communication to keep production for their partners on schedule in this time of disruption. businessoffashion.com/articl…

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3 Mar 2020
Little lasts for little feet. Children's shoe development. 👼 #manufacturedbyotabo
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29 Feb 2020
Regular machinery upkeep makes for maximum efficiency. ⚙️ #manufacturedbyotabo
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28 Feb 2020
Stacked cutting dies on their way to production. 🌐 #manufacturedbyotabo
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26 Feb 2020
Aluminum last for high volume production involving extreme temperatures. ⚒️ #manufacturedbyotabo
25 Feb 2020
With over 50 years of experience in footwear and apparel manufacturing, we've learned to plan for everything. @FootwearNews interviewed our CEO @sabrinafinlay on how we plan for events like COVID-19 (#Coronavirus). footwearnews.com/2020/busine…

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24 Feb 2020
Our Master Craftsmen skiving leather for handmade @justthehorns lifters. 🤲 #manufacturedbyotabo
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22 Feb 2020
Sustainable sneakers are everywhere now and we love it. To make the biggest impact every step of development and manufacturing process must be carefully engineered. Learn a bit more on @Fashionista_com. bit.ly/38lt38V
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20 Feb 2020
Custom wood component for weightlifting shoe production. ✨ #manufacturedbyotabo
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18 Feb 2020
Bonded uppers in the process of being screen printed. ✨ #manufacturedbyotabo
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15 Feb 2020
Pairing laces to stitched uppers in preparation for lasting. 👟 #manufacturedbyotabo
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14 Feb 2020
Measuring the ball girth on sample lasts before moving on to create the upper pattern. 📏#manufacturedbyotabo
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12 Feb 2020
Heel pitch is everything. 👠 #manufacturedbyotabo
11 Feb 2020
Before investing in metal tooling we prototype molds and components for accuracy within fractions of a millimeter. ✨#manufacturedbyotabo
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8 Feb 2020
Tooling production in our metal workshop. ⚒️ #manufacturedbyotabo
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6 Feb 2020
Meet the @justthehorns Lifters. Their stacked leather heel consists of individually cut layers, bonded, waxed, finished and buffed for smooth, beautiful contours that reveal the natural grains. 2-3 hours of precise handwork goes into each heel outsole. 🤲 #manufacturedbyotabo
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