n Chinese culture, one generally doesn’t brag or boast. But spend an afternoon at our sheepskin footwear manufacturing partner’s facility in China, and it’s readily apparent that the friendly, self-effacing staff takes tremendous satisfaction in what they do. And rightly so. Sheepskin slipper and boot manufacturing is a highly specialized skill—one that takes years to master.
This workshop is bright, clean, and filled with artisans who love their craft and have longstanding relationships with Overland. In the workshop, a good number of employees work side by side with family members and friends. “The factory’s friendly,” says Liu, an expert sheepskin seamstress. “Everyone here knows each other. It’s like home.”