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The Crew Stop make the worlds first specialist rowing gloves. Founded by Patrick Fricke, we discuss the intricate design process they used to make their classic rowing glove. Timestamps to the interview: 1:00 Introduction and background in rowing 3:00 What does the Crew Stop sell? 4:00 Designing solutions to taping your fingers got us started 8:00 The challenge of getting the first design right and Concept Design Principles - materials conform to shapes 15:00 Consideration of elasticity in the fabric 17:50 Sweep versus sculling glove design. Silicone pad print on the palm and fingers. 20:00 Ongoing developments included different velcro 21.10 New technology of polyester nano-fabrics. 24:30 NASA Fabric which stores body heat as you warm and releases it as you cool 27:40 The Paddle Glove - with 5 fingers 34:00 Caryn Davies uses The Crew Stop gloves http://www.usrowing.org/news/2019/08/24/fifteen-u-s-crews-hit-the-water-on-sunday-at-the-2019-world-rowing-championships/ 36:00 Manufacturing partner is in Conne