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Solid Color Vertx Smocks On Sale

Saturday, February 28th, 2015

I was wearing my Vertx Smock the other day during a visit to Academi and someone asked me who made it. When I said it was a Vertx smock, he was was surprised and didn’t realize how nice it was. Now, I find out they are on sale. I highly recommend this jacket. Even though it has been out for several years, the design remains excellent and is unlike any other smock on the market.

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Both fit and features are excellent.

-Fleece lined, button-down hood includes 4 draw cord adjustments for fit; hood rolls up or detaches when not in use
-Large capacity mag compatible chest pockets with concealed vertical zipper closure include bonus inside pockets
-Loop Velcro on sleeve for unit patch
-Mesh-lined dual-pull pit zips ventilate while preventing entry of debris
-Constructed of lightweight Cordura treated Nanosphere
-Gusseted, articulated elbows deliver maximum range of motion for shooting on-the-move
-Fleece-lined hand warmer pockets are bellowed to allow for more storage

While the smock in this video is in MultiCam, the features remain the same for the Earth and Black models currently on sale.

www.wearvertx.com/Vertx-Solid-Smock-Jacket

Velocity Systems – Long Sleeve BOSS Rugby Now Available

Friday, February 27th, 2015

The BOSS Rugby is now available with Long Sleeves.

The active cut is athletic and mobile making it a great range shirt or replacement for the polo for everyday wear.  The material is comfortable and quick to dry. 

The two envelope pockets on the sleeve accept hook backed patches.

  • Modern Rugby Style Collar
  • Two Envelope Pockets on the Sleeves
  • Loop on Sleeve Pockets
  • Highly Breathable
  • Enhanced wicking chemistry
  • Dynamic Stretch and Recovery
  • Non-chafing Heat Seal Tagless Label

83% Nylon 17% Spandex

Sizing Guide:
Sm / Md / Lg / XL / 2X / 3X
38 / 40 / 44 / 46 / 52 / 56 (Chest)
30 / 32 / 34 / 38 / 44 / 48 (Waist)

www.velsyst.com/store/197/184/BOSS-Rugby-Long-Sleeve

Sneak Peek – Velocity Systems Boss Rugby in Brown

Thursday, February 26th, 2015

Velocity Systems is poised to not only release a long sleeved version of the popular Boss Rugby (seen here in Earth) but also a new short sleeved color; Brown. You can see that the new Brown is much darker than the current Earth and will fill the need of many customers looking for a true Brown shade.

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The Boss Rugby remains my go-to range shirt for warm weather and now that there’s a long sleeved version, I can wear one all year round.

www.velsyst.com

MeanGeneLeather.com Is Live

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

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And check out this belt Gene just made for me.

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Its a custom stitched Victory Aegis belt featuring a laser engraved Aegis buckle from Ares Gear.
MeanGeneLeather.com

German Military’s Uniform Supplier Facing Bankruptcy

Monday, February 16th, 2015

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According the Bild am Sonntag, the German Bundeswehr’s clothing supplier, the LH Bundeswehr Bekleidungsgesellschaft mbH (LHBw). Have posted a $12,8 million Euro loss, LHBw can’t order additional stock placing the Army in a precarious position. A public-private partnership, LHBw has asked the Army (25.1% owner of the concern) for a 104 Million Euro cash infusion last month which was rejected. Instead, the Army is considering purchasing the company’s core business outright or in conjunction with other investors.

Sneak Peek – Hill People Gear Windcheater

Tuesday, February 10th, 2015

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As many of you know, FirstSpear is the OEM for Hill People Gear. They are planning to co-brand a more civilians zed version of the new FS windcheater.

Full details on the project, as they emerge, are available at hillpeoplegear.com/Forum.

Wild Things Outfits ADS Army Team In New Jackets

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

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During last week’s new product training at Academi, the ADS Inc Army team showed up wearing some spiffy new jackets. This is the same style that is worn by members of the FBI. These things are really nice.

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The Softshell SO 1.0 is Made in America from bonded fleece Tweave fabric. It can be produced in a wide variety of colors including MultiCam and there are also embroidery options available.

Unit and agency orders can be processed by ADS Inc.

www.wildthingsgear.com

Threadsmiths – The Cavalier T-Shirt

Sunday, February 1st, 2015

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Threadsmiths is a company based out of Melborne, Australia which has developed a patented hydrophobic nanotechnology application that repels water and dirt. The first product to feature this hydrophobic application is the Cavalier t-shirt.

The Cavalier is a 100% cotton white t-shirt. Given the color, this makes the hydrophobic application a perfect addition. It comes in a slim fit, so ordering a size up is recommended. The Cavalier is fully machine washable, and its water repellency can be reactivated every few washes by tumble drying at normal to low heat. The Cavalier also comes in black.

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Here you can see liquids such as water and juice also being repelled by the shirt. The coating is effective against virtually any water-based substances, including maple syrup, chocolate sauce, hot sauce, red wine, and more. It does not work well against oil-based liquids, however.

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Seeing the aftermath of the colored liquids, you may feel the shirt has been stained. However, as demonstrated in the video below, application of additional water will quickly remove the ‘set-in’ stains. Typically, an amount equivalent to a large bottle of water is all that is needed.

Threadsmiths has developed an impressive hydrophobic application. We look forward to seeing what future products will also feature these same hydrophobic properties. Plus, having a white t-shirt that you don’t have to worry about staining is a nice bonus.

www.thethreadsmiths.com