The Vitesse Collection

We've been committed to making products in the USA since our start in 1998. Back then, off-shore manufacturing was the prevailing trend, and many sewing shops in San Francisco were shuttered.

We wanted hands-on experience with the products we were making — from the idea phase to final production. We wanted to ensure things were done right, make changes on the fly, and iterate on the design as needed.

Our small-batch production fits the types of products we offer — well-designed, custom-fit items you buy for life. You may have to wait a while for us to make it for you, but you know it will be well-made.

With WaterField American-made gear, you get high quality, long-lasting products. All our designs are original, incorporating details you'll appreciate with each use.

We use only premium, full-grain leather for our bags and accents. It comes from the toughest part of the hide with the tightest grain so it's extremely durable.

Full-grain leather looks better and better as it ages, and your WaterField bag will develop a beautiful patina.

While waxed canvas is not waterproof, it is weather-resistant. It will hold up well under light rain. 

While not as abrasion-resistant as ballistic nylon or other synthetic fabrics, waxed canvas is still very resilient and will hold up very well with time and use. 

While waxed canvas will hold up very well over time and doesn't need a specific care routine, you may want to re-apply wax on the bag depending on how much it is used. This will strengthen the bag's weather resistance and will give it a more factory-fresh look.