How it started
From a garage to the Herd
In the words of our CEO, Noah Winters.
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2020
A $15K bet on a laser
In 2020 I took out a $15K loan to buy my first laser. I engraved cutting boards and one-off gifts for friends and family, all while still working underground construction full time.
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The problem no one had solved
Eventually I got into making hats and ran into a major problem: there wasn’t an adhesive that worked well with a hat press. So I was stitching every patch by hand, breaking needles and wasting time. There had to be a better solution.
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The search for a better adhesive
I went on a mission to find the best adhesive out there, and it had to be made in the USA. I tested formulas from over eight manufacturers, and every single one failed, until I found the one that became Hydbond.
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Bigger than one shop
After countless hours of testing, I realized this wasn’t just a solution for me. It was something thousands of makers across the country could use.
Hydbond started in a garage and has grown steadily ever since. Our flagship adhesive is still proudly made in the USA, and we are just getting started.
I’ve been in your shoes, and that’s why we run this company the way we do. Your reputation depends on us, and our team knows that. The quality we provide is unmatched.
Join the Herd! We are a company you can grow your business with. Thank you for reading!
Noah Winters, CEO of Hydbond