Oceanside, CA: All Skill No Luck (ASNL) has announced a new version of their two flagship styles of “combat flannel”: the Ntchwaidumela and Nemean.
Both garments retain the features of their military- and power-sport-inspired predecessors, e.g. front breast pockets tilted inboard, canted shoulder pockets with Velcro closures and hidden buttons on front and cuffs. These are made of a different material, however: they’re sewn with double-weight brushed Combat Wool flannel from Cordura.
There are two styles of the Combat Wool flannel: Ntchwaidumela and Nemean. Both names are based on mythological lions, and both are initially limited to black and red only.
Combat Wool. Not exactly apparel’s version of Diamond Like Carbon, but definitely a superior material.
ASNL Ntchwaidumela
N’tchwai’dumela: pronounced nn-chwy-doo-meh-la
Ntchwaidumela means “he who greets with fire”. The shoulder pocket has a slightly updated design from its predecessor, featuring a modified angle for improved access, an added internal pocket, and a greater depth.
Ntchaidumela flannel features include:
- 100% Cordura Combat-Wool
- Mandarin collar
- contoured fit supreme comfort and softness
- no exposed buttons
- breast pockets tilted inboard with a slit to hold sunglasses
- shoulder pockets tilted inboard
- adjustable positions for cuff thickness
- 2 space pen pockets at forearm
- available in Small through Double XL
The Nemean Flannel
The Nemean Flannel is a more traditional flannel look.
Features include:
- Wool blend
- double brushed for supreme comfort and softness
- button closures throughout
- breast pockets with a slit to hold sunglasses
- hidden collar stay buttons
- adjustable positions for cuff thickness
- re-enforced Bartack and double-needle stitching in key areas
- available in Small through Double XL and
- military uniform style sizes Medium/Long, Large/Long, X-Large/Long, and 2X Large/Long
All Skill No Luck
ASNL is a “vetrepreneur” company based in Oceanside, CA.
Check out ASNL, All Skill No Luck: home of the combat hoodie, “tactical” drug rug hoodie, and combat flannel.
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Cordura Combat Wool Fabric
Comfort and aesthetics of wool with the performance of nylon
Combining the comfort and aesthetics of wool with the durability of nylon, CORDURA COMBAT WOOL fabrics offer engineered endurance performance. Woven using INVISTA nylon 6,6 staple fiber that is intimately blended with merino wool for an authentic classic wool look and feel with enhanced abrasion resistance and toughness.
Characteristics
- Rugged – up to 10X more abrasion resistant
- Comfort – high wool content
- Lightweight strength – optimal strength to weight ratio
- Strong – excellent tear strength
- Authentic – look and feel of classic wool wovens
- Minimum INVISTA nylon 6,6 fiber content required
The CORDURA COMBAT WOOL fabric portfolio offers apparel solutions for today’s active urban lifestyle and specialist military and work uniform applications. Some options can also be adapted for use in bags, footwear, and accessory items.
Ah, the time honored Hipster lumberjack look ?
Also, NOT wool nor does it have the properties that make wool an ideal woodsman fiber and I’m sure will have the “Tactical” tax added to the price tag.
Hi Miami. I have heard that this garment is not no drip like normal merino is. Is this what you are referring to?
I purchased the first iteration of this flannel a few years back. At 100 bucks it was the most expensive flannel shirt I ever bought, but also by far the best. It was basically a marine cammie blouse made out of heavy flannel material. I have a physical job. Dirty, muddy, and moving heavy things all day. The non exposed buttons don’t snag and pop off when you’re bear hugging a big stone and dropping it down your chest, and because the sleeves roll like a bdu top, they stay put. A gunny roll in a normal shirt always comes undone….wet muddy cuffs is like having wet socks. It makes the day that much worse. I literally wear it ever day in cooler weather, and despite abuse it has worn very well. I’m poor these days , and such the new version is out of my price range, but none the less, it’s a great work shirt.