At Doerksen Leather, we don’t sew our tool pouches—we rivet them. It’s not just a design choice; it’s about building gear scaffolders and tradespeople can trust. Since 1989, when Al Doerksen pioneered our patented pouch, we’ve used rolled steel rivets with washers for one simple reason: unmatched strength.

Rivets Mean Strength You Can Rely On

Scaffold pouches take a beating—loaded with tools and constantly pulled, twisted, and swung. A single 3/16-inch steel rivet can hold over 400 pounds, far more than sewn seams. When your gear is hanging 50 feet in the air, strength matters.

Washers Protect and Reinforce

Our thick, full-grain leather needs hardware that complements its durability. Steel washers distribute pressure, preventing tearing and cracking. Sewing, on the other hand, punctures the leather repeatedly and can weaken it over time. Rivets let the leather do its job—last. 

Built to Withstand the Elements

Rolled rivets don’t fray, rot, or loosen. Our corrosion-resistant HL steel options handle rain, sweat, dust, and vibration without failing. Thread can’t say the same. For pouches that outlast the job, rivets win.

Designed for Tradespeople

Sewing works for wallets—not as well for work pouches. Rivets hold at stress points like strap joints and pocket corners where sewn seams stretch or break.

The Doerksen Way

Al Doerksen chose rivets because they worked—simple as that. We’ve stuck with them for over 30 years because nothing else holds up like they do.

When your gear can’t fail, don’t settle for thread. Choose the strength of rivets. Choose Doerksen.

Explore our scaffold pouches at doerksenleather.com.