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"Even with tariffs, we're saving money."

Mar 31, 2025

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Western Welder Outfitting

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Western Welder Outfitting is a workwear brand built by and for welders.

Founded by Jordan Beaman after years in the oil fields, the brand set out to make clothing that holds up in the real world—on 12-hour shifts, in brutal heat, and under real pressure.

From day one, quality came first.

Finding suppliers who could match their standards without breaking the bank wasn’t easy.

Overseas partners couldn’t deliver consistent results. Margins were tight. Growth was slower than it should’ve been.

That’s when Western Welder turned to Cavela.

They needed better suppliers—ones who could handle technical garments like fire-retardant shirts and welding gloves without compromising durability or safety. Cavela came in with a network of qualified manufacturers, negotiated better pricing, and gave Jordan the tools to scale with confidence.

Cavela cut their costs by more than 35% across every product line, while improving quality.

With Cavela, Western Welder gained reliable partners, tighter quality control, and a sourcing process that actually supports growth—instead of slowing it down.

Now, Jordan and his team have a reliable supply chain, stronger margins, and room to scale.

"Cavela helped us keep costs low when tariffs hit. Our unit costs are actually lower now than they were before tariffs."

— Jordan Beaman, Founder of Western Welder Outfitting


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The world's first virtual sourcing agent meets the largest global manufacturing network

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The world's first virtual sourcing agent meets the largest global manufacturing network

© 2025 Cavela. All right reserved.