Sewing for Medical & Safety Wearables

by Zachary Ebert | Sep 17, 2025

Industrial sewn medical and safety wearables aren’t just convenience items — they are mission-critical products that must perform flawlessly in clinical settings, on the front lines, or in dangerous environments. A firefighter’s harness, a SCBA, a sealed drainage bag,...

Collaboration Over Contracts: Why Customers Return to Polo

by TopSpot | Sep 9, 2025

In this episode of Inspiring Innovations, Polo’s Division Manager Lynn Lemke shares how trust and collaboration turn customers into long-term partners. From speed-to-market challenges to the role of regulatory and quality teams, Lynn explains how Polo delivers...

Polo at MD&M Midwest 2025, Driving MedTech Forward

by Zachary Ebert | Aug 28, 2025

The world of medical technology is constantly evolving, and trade shows play a pivotal role in connecting innovators with manufacturers to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. This year, MD&M Midwest 2025 will take center stage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October...

Lean Thinking & American Manufacturing – Lessons from Polo’s Tim Jenkins

by Zachary Ebert | Aug 18, 2025

Polo Custom Products’ new Louisville Plant Manager, Tim Jenkins, shares insights from his decades in manufacturing—spanning industries from safety gear to bucket trucks—and how lean principles, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive operational excellence. Plus, a...

Designing for Manufacturability

by Zachary Ebert | Aug 12, 2025

Bringing a product from concept to market takes more than just an innovative idea. It requires strategic collaboration between design and production from the very beginning. At Polo Custom Products, we’ve seen firsthand how early manufacturing input—known as Design...