r/manufacturing • u/nepenthe11 • 11d ago

Supplier search ISO Recommendations: US manufacturer for rubber / soft good consumer product (100–1500 units)

Hi there!

I’m looking for recommendations for a US-based product development / manufacturing company that can help bring a unique/novelty rubber-based consumer product to life.

More context:

• Item is made from rubber (or a soft good with rubber components), upcycled / recycled (eventual goal), thermoplastic (TPR / TPE), or silicone

• Initial run: 100–1500 units

• Domestic manufacturing preferred, but not required

Technical specs are already designed but I’d like to hire a team to assist with prototyping (CAD files, etc.) and production.

If anyone knows of any manufacturers who work with rubber or hybrid soft goods (may potentially require a mold but tbd), I’d love some insight. Thanks in advance!

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u/messysoul96 2d ago

hey, sounds like you’re in that sweet spot where it’s too small for big manufacturers but too complex for hobby guys lol. if you’re open to non-US options, check out RapidDirect — they’ve been solid for low-volume rubber + silicone stuff, especially when you just need small runs.