Featured Product: Carhartt Unlined Duck Bib Overall

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5 out of 5 (Overall Rating)
Submitted by jnrbigler@yahoo.com from Arizona, March 21, 2006

“I love the Carhartt duck overalls. I have never owned a pair better than these. Not many companies will ship to APO addresses. Even though I just bought overalls it is nice to know that i can have them shipped to me through the APO system. Not many companies ship to APO's it is nice. Thank you.”

Carhartt Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt: My Best Friend

Carhartt Sweatshirt Birth Date: December 26th 2001

And after four long years of heavy use, my Carhartt Sweatshirt looks almost new. The only noticeable wear is the color is fading slightly.

In fact, the greatest threat to the long-term health of my sweatshirt seems to be my wife. No, its not that she’s a terror in the laundry room, she just threatens to burn it if I wear it “just one more time!”

Yeah, over my dead body!

Meanwhile, I just threw away a Nike sweatshirt that wasn’t nearly as old. It developed several holes, and the bottom band stretched out badly. I don’t think it lasted more than a couple years, and it cost nearly $10 more than the Carhartt sweatshirt! I couldn’t ask for a better bang for my buck.

Wanna take bets on how long my sweatshirt will last? Well, at this pace I’d say it’s got several more years.

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Rugged Attraction?

It’s Official! Women are attracted more to rugged, blue-collar men.

So tell us something new, right?

Yeah, we already knew chicks prefer the brawny type to those white-collared weasels (no offense to you weekend warriors out there reading this, we know you’re trying!). We’ll, now there’s proof.

A recent segment on the Today Show discussed this hot trend. You can view the segment on MSN.com. It seems, nowadays, women are earning more than ever, and they’re looking for other qualities in men other than financial security, such as a rugged demeanor.

So, for all the real men out there who wear Carhartt and leather boots, step forward with confidence, it seems that you’ve got a leg up on the competition. But, you already knew that, right?

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New Danner Boots: Breakin’ the Mold

During the Industrial Revolution, U.S. business moguls like Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller built their empires on the back of hard-nosed, blue-collar Americans. You know the type. In fact, you probably stare at him every morning when you look in the mirror.

These weathered individuals broke their backs and pounded their feet to make a respectable living. There’s little doubt that those grinding workdays would have been a bit easier had the new Danner Tinner work boots been on hand.

Well, it’s too late for the heroes of the Industrial Revolution, but not for you. These are the “It doesn’t get any better than this” work boots. Heavy-duty leather and stitching, rugged outsoles, waterproof, feather light, pillow comfort. The Danner Tinner proves you don’t have to lace up a pair of clodhoppers anymore. There’s nothin’ these babies can’t handle.

So, the next time you need an all-terrain vehicle for your feet with the comfort of a Lexus, check out the new Danner Tinner work boots. The only “requirement” is that you don’t hold back.

Danner Tinner work boots are available in a 6 inch and 8 inch styles.

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Carhartt, Levi’s or Wal-Mart Brand…Does It Really Matter?

You know, every so often, you need to give yourself a gut check. Sometimes, it’s to make sure you’re making right decisions, other times it’s to stop you from walking down a jagged trail. There’s no rule in life stating that you have to keep walking down the path you’re currently on. You can always make a U-turn, and choose a different road.

Okay, where am I going with this, right?

We’ll, the other day, I started thinking about what I’m selling and I began wondering if it’s really as good as advertised, or do I believe my own hype? Are the wimp-proof products I promote that much more rugged than any other? Is this the mountain I want to own? Hey, some guys are getting decent wear from the cheap stuff, why pay more, right?

Well, the answer to my questions came from a good friend of mine who stopped by the other day. He reminded me about the first time we met. He came in my store looking for a pair of durable work pants. At the time, he was mowing lawns for a living. Frustrated by the fact that he was on his 21st pair of Levis that season, he demanded to see the most rugged pair of pants I sold. He simply couldn’t stand to see his all his profits go to buying more pants.

I sold him two pairs of 15 ounce, Carhartt Double Knee Denim Dungarees. Those two pairs of Carhartt jeans lasted him the rest of the season, and most of the following season as well. He went from 21 pairs of work jeans down to two!

To this day, that is my greatest testimonial to the durability of the products I sell.

So, is there a difference in quality? Obviously, yes, but sometimes you just need a healthy reminder.


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Do Your Work Boots Got Sole?

Or, maybe a better question is do you work boots have the right outsole for your job?

Searching through all the different styles of work boots out there can overwhelm you like a sea of options with not much to go on but looks.

But what about function? After all, you need these puppies to perform on the job too.

Well, finding the right outsole for your work environment is usually the first step in selecting the right work boot for you, and helps narrow the field. For example, a mechanic needs a slip & oil resistant outsole, while a guy working outdoors digging ditches needs an aggressive outsole with a lot of tread depth.

Outsoles are commonly made from rubber, polyurethane or some combination of both. This makeup does affect wear and cushion, but is not the determining factor for slip & oil resistance.

The shape of the tread and amount of surface contact also play key roles in determining whether or not you’ll slip and end up on your rear end. To help you, just look for the words “Slip & Oil Resistant” printed on the bottom or outsole of the boot. Just because an outsole has a lot of surface areas and looks like it’s slip & oil resistant doesn’t mean that it’s actually so.

Now, what do you do if your job requires times where you need both slip & oil resistance, and aggressive tread depth?

The answer is not simple because, to my knowledge, no boot can offer both extremes. My advice is to ask yourself what type of surface you work on the most, and buy your boots according to that. Otherwise, you’ll need to buy two different styles of work boots, which is not wallet-friendly.

Once, you’ve determined the best outsole for your work environment, you can move onto other features such as safety toe, waterproof and height.

Is Carhartt Fabric Really Waterproof?

There appears to be some confusion regarding Carhartt original duck fabric and whether or not it’s waterproof. Well, let me set the record straight.

No, Carhartt jackets and coats are not waterproof. Actually, they are somewhat water-repellant though.

What’s the difference, you ask?

Well, waterproof means that no water or moisture will penetrate the material, while water-resistant or repellant suggests that the material will repel or resist moisture, however with enough rain the garment will eventually soak through.

The Carhartt duck fabric is coated with a water-resistant chemical spray, similar to ScotchGuard, before leaving the factory. This coating provides Carhartt jackets and coats with a temporary water-resistant sheen. However, this coating fades over time, especially after washing. So, if you want to maintain the water-resistance of your Carhartt clothing, you’ll need to retreat them.

Later, I’ll review a great new product to waterproof any item of clothing.