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Prometheus Design Werx – Mountain Shirt

Tuesday, October 24th, 2017

A Best-in-Class, Updated, American Outdoor Classic

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This Fall-Winter 2017, Prometheus Design Werx introduces their new Mountain Shirt. The design and build quality will speak to men who know and always choose high calibre gear and clothing. The Mountain Shirt embodies industrial workwear grade construction such as triple needle stitching and double elbows. This style also features a detail unique to PDW design direction, a dedicated pocket to stash your favorite ferrorod-fire steel. PDW used American sourced Wool Melton to build these shirts, which is a tried and trued fabric for wilderness use. Wool has many advantages such as no-melt, no-drip and insulates even when damp-wet. Subtle modern touches which improve durability and comfort include no-loss parasmock style buttons and an engineered pattern for freedom of movement. The Mountain Shirt is a modern classic, crafted to last, and in the pursuit of a life of your choosing.

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The PDW Mountain Shirt will be available in 2 weights and 3 colors, starting with a 14oz. Heather Charcoal Gray or OD Green, and followed a Special Edition in heavy duty 21oz., Navy Blue, genuine Woolrich.

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The Design and R&D Team at PDW states:

“There is no better made, finer quality a Wool Melton outdoor men’s shirt being built in America today. The Mountain Shirt was built to last and survive not only the wilderness, but weather fleeting trends and low grade materials that come and go. Cut with a squaretail, the Mountain Shirt doesn’t have to be fussed about and tucked-in to be worn comfortably. The overall styling and design intent of our shirt are drawn from the proven outdoor wear that has withstood the test of time and also a strong nod to the iconic USN CPO shirt. These are themes and considerations that have been consistently found in our design ethos from the beginning. This shirt is designed and built for use in the wilderness. Unlike most other wool style outdoor shirts, we use industrial workwear grade triple needle stitching on all major seams, double reinforced elbows, custom made parasmock style buttons that won’t come off, and unique to our design, a dedicated pocket to stash your favorite ferrorod-fire steel. From the Yukon, the Land of a Thousand Lakes, to the Adirondacks the PDW Mountain Shirt will be right at home and on your back. We craft and build this shirt in San Francisco, CA. A city with along tradition of producing some of the world’s finest workwear starting from the days of the great Gold Rush in the 19th Century, to the peak of ship building during WWII, and beyond. PDW is proud to carry on some of that tradition in this Modern Age.”

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The PDW Mountain Shirt in Heather Charcoal gray and OD Green will be available starting on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 12:00 noon PDT via their website, prometheusdesignwerx.com.

LEGEND Compression Tactical Socks

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

Berry Amendment Compliant – Proudly Made in the USA in North Carolina – SKILCRAFT® Program designation

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The LEGEND TUFF™ is currently worn by US Special Operations Forces, and is being evaluated and tested by other government and military branches. These boot socks were created specifically for those who demand comfort & durability. Our Unisex LEGENDARY Compression Boot Socks provide the ideal blend of comfort and performance for our warriors, war fighters and service men and women stationed around the world. Cushion on the sole and shin along with our seamless toe construction make these socks extremely comfortable in any boot. With graduated compression technology, these unique mid-calf compression boot socks provide mild compression and arch support that will combat tired and achy feet. Our soft merino wool fabric is moisture wicking, odor resistant and temperature regulating providing you the perfect sock to stay at your best all day long. Proudly Made in the USA in North Carolina.

Key Features and Benefits:
· Made in the USA in our North Carolina mill
· Knit with 53% Nylon Covered Merino Wool for extra strength, durability, minimal shrinkage, and a softer hand
· Graduated Compression Hosiery reduces muscle fatigue, soreness and recovery time.
· Graduated Compression Elastic Hosiery designed to promote blood circulation, endurance and overall performance.
· Durable & Comfortable: Cushion on the sole of foot & legs for comfort.
· Soft. The secret to merino wool softness is it’s exceptional fine fibers.
· Naturally odor resistant
· Moisture wicking & breathable to keep you dry
· Warm & Cool: Merino Wool is an active fiber that reacts to change in body temperature. You stay warm when the weather is cold, and cool when the weather is hot.
· Wide Arch support designed to provide comfort and minimal sock movement to prevent blisters.
· Orthopedic support
· Machine washable
· Natural barrier to UV

legendcompressiontactical.com

PDW Introduces New Fall/ Winter AG Watch Caps and Cashmere Shemaghs

Sunday, October 22nd, 2017

Prometheus Design Werx is continuing the rollout of their new Fall/ Winter products with the addition of the AG Shemaghs and AG Watch Cap made from cashmere. Don’t let the choice of material fool you. Their cashmere combines great insulation properties combined with next to skin softness.

The Heather Charcoal Gray (Shemagh) and Black (Watch Cap) will be offered on October 25, 2017. The other colors will be released in pairs the following two weeks with the DRB Editions last.

Yes, that’s the geometric Camo pattern Patrick has been teasing since his TAD days. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing more products in it.

www.prometheusdesignwerx.com

Limited Edition TD Neptune Pant in MultiCam

Friday, October 20th, 2017

Tactical Distributors has launched a limited edition version of their popular Neptune Pants in MultiCam printed Agility fabric. With this new fabric, they also added a more robust front zipper, and double ply knees.

Features:
Ultra Lightweight Fabric 96% Nylon, 4% spandex
Quick dry fabric, Abrasion resistant
2-way stretch
Double Ply Knee
DWR Treated (water repellant)
6 Pocket design, Left-hand leg mag pocket
Back secure zip wallet pocket
Mesh Pocket bags for venting and water dispersion
Snap Button fly and YKK zippers
Articulated knee
Gusseted Crotch

Get yours at www.tacticaldistributors.com/products/td-neptune-pants-2-1-multicam.

Fortyone Tactical – Tactical Over Suit

Friday, October 20th, 2017

This is the 0241 Tactical Over Suit (TOS) in Covert Woodland. It consists of Tactical Over Trousers (TOTs) and Tactical Operator’s Pullover (TOPs). It’s offered in PenCott, Multicam, Covert, and A-TACS.

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Available at www.0241Tactical.com

All Skill No Luck Wants Your Opinion On Green Flannel

Friday, October 20th, 2017

Last weekend, All Skill No Luck’s Flannel Combat Shirts went viral. Their Red and Ocean colors immediately sold out and they started getting requests for Green. In response, they created this rendering.

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They can do it, but it will be a special run with a 1000 yard minimum from the mill, which works out to a half ton in weight, thousands of dollars in fabric and who knows how much in shipping. That also means that they will need to sell 350 flannels making it a pre-order item.

I’ll throw in one piece of feedback with this article. Right now they are using Fruit of the Loom 100% cotton T-shirts as the base. There are a lot better choices of fabric out there. With the new color, it’s time to consider a new base fabric.

SmartWool – Men’s Merino 250 Sport Pattern Hoody

Friday, October 20th, 2017

The new Men’s Merino 250 Sport Pattern Hoody from SmartWool is getting a lot of press this season. That’s because they’ve combined their 250 weight Merino baselayer material with DWR treated shoulders and pockets. It is an athletic fit that won’t lose its shape.

It’s also available in an all Black variant.

www.smartwool.com/shop/mens-merino-250-sport-pattern-hoody

US Army Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

If you’re a Soldier, a new jungle uniform is in your future. The Army has developed an Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) for use in hot-wet environments and is working to put it into production.

The two-piece ensemble consists of a Coat and Trouser printed in the Operational Camoufiage Pattern. So far, prototypes have been made from Invista’s Cordura NYCO fabric, a 57/43 blend, which is lighter, faster drying and more breathble than the ACU’s 50/50 NYCO. However, other fabrics are currently under evaluation.

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IHWCU worn by CPT Daniel Ferenczy, APM for Extreme Weather Clothing and Footwear, PM-SPIE, PEO Soldier

Features:
-single-breasted
-raglan sleeve front with a five (5) button closure
-a fold down collar with a fusible interlining
-long sleeves with cuffs and one (1) button, three (3) buttonholes adjustable cuff tab
-The top of the button down closure is open to accommodate a pen
-front has loop tape to accommodate the Name and US Army Tape
-front placket has a loop tape for the Rank Patch
-coat has two (2) bellow style top opening upper sleeve pockets and includes an eyelet drain-hole
-sleeves have an elbow reinforcement patch
-Both sleeves have an Identification Friend or Foe tab cover that can be opened and closed using hook and loop fastener
-IFF tab cover is centered and sewn onto the sleeve above the upper sleeve pocket
-double turned and cleaned finished hem

Trousers, Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform

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(Rear of the IHWCU Trouser, showing the cargo and lower leg pocket layout.)

Features:
-covered fly with a four (4) button/ buttonhole closure, or three (3) button/buttonhole closure, depending on size
-seven (7) belt loops
-two (2) side hanging pockets
-two (2) front side pleated cargo pockets with three (3) button/ two (2) buttonhole closure flaps
-high end of cargo pockets at front of pocket rather than rear like ACU
-two (2) lower leg side pockets with one (1) button/ one (1) buttonhole closure flaps
-side cargo pockets shall have three (3) sewn-in eyelets hidden by the bellows
-double needle seat patch and a pleated knee reinforcement incorporated into the pant leg at the knee
-one (1) piece single gusset
-two (2) front side hanging pockets
-mesh fabric attached on the inside of the trousers at the bottom of the legs as inner cuffs
-bottom of the trousers leg hems, the inner cuffs, and the waistband shall have drawstrings

Right now, Natick has issued an RFI to industry in order to identify manufacturers for up to 150,000 sets of the new uniform. However, that number could drastically increase depending on whether the Army decides to make the IHWCU an optional wear item or solely Organizational Clothing & Individual Equipment (OCIE) issue.