In this video, Beyond Clothing demonstrates what “Made in America” means in regards to their outdoor products, which are all designed and manufactured in the USA. Their process allows for more prototypes, quicker turnaround, and allows Beyond to drive customer feedback into the production line to ultimately create better outerwear.
While I am here at OR, I found out Beyond had launched an entirely new website. Go check it out and look for reports live from the floor on some of their new products.
At SOMA, Beyond announced the new M9 Medic Pant. The pant is made from milspec 50/50 NyCo Ripstop and features a hook and loop waistband, open hand pockets with mesh lining, universal kneepad pockets, back of knee hook and loop tightening system, and hook and loop ankle closure. However, the primary feature of the M9 Medic Pant is the oversized left and right front facing thigh cargo pockets, designed specifically to fit an IFAK. This placement is optimal because medics often function in a kneeling position when dealing with patients.
Interestingly, this pant was developed for use with the Lo Visibility SONS Trauma Kit from Phokus Research Group, which was a customer-driven request. And while these pants are cool, it really demonstrates the flexibility of Beyond in creating user-specific solutions. I overheard several conversations with potential customers at SOMA and this modification really got the creative juices flowing for those who saw it. Beyond is a very dynamic company and I recommend you talk to them if you are looking for a custom clothing solution.
Beyond has assembled quite a team. This is huge news for Beyond and shows me that they are going to do a lot starting here in the very new future. Keep an eye on them. What I’ve seen so far has been impressive.
Seattle, WA, September 24, 2013 – Beyond Clothing, a technical clothing designer and manufacturer for the outdoor industry and Professional User community, has brought on several outdoor industry experts to manage increased production capabilities. The company came under new leadership last year and since that time, Beyond has doubled their employment and revamped their team to include experts in the technical garment production and design, marketing and government sales.
The new Beyond team members include Peter Reichel, formerly of Nike who is leading design as Creative Director; Jill Green, formerly of Black Diamond who is taking over as Outside Production Manager; Justin Mason, formerly of Smith Optics is heading up the Media Group; Carlos Merino, formerly of Edge Eyewear is leading the mission project team; and Mandy Bollmeier, formerly of LBT will manage special mission development projects.
The new hires come in advance of the company’s much-anticipated new product line launch, the grand opening of a vastly expanded production facility and the addition of uniquely technical production equipment, all slated for next month.
“We have put considerable effort and resources into creating a unique team and environment that will facilitate Beyond’s continued growth in the outdoor market,” said Rick Elder, President of Beyond Clothing. “We are ramping up for an exciting time of rapid development and production expansion. I am very proud of our team.”
We are extremely excited to hear that Beyond Clothing will be releasing several new items at Warrior East leather this week.
Beyond told us that the first 20 people that mention “SSD” at the BEYOND booth during Warrior East will receive a special gift.
For sales or product information: Mission@BeyondClothing.com or visit www.BeyondClothing.com.
Natick has released a Special Notice making known their intent to “negotiate on a sole source basis with Beyond Clothing, LLC” to produce 310 sets of “AOR 1/2 Fabric (50/50 Nyco), Helmet Covers, Pants and Blouses. These uniforms are among the baseline uniforms required for camouflage testing and evaluation.”
Army-style uniforms and OCIE do not exist in the AOR 1 & 2 patterns. What’s more, the patterns are restricted, so any gear must be manufactured by a company already certified to handle the fabric. OCP, or as it is commercially known, MultiCam is the other baseline pattern for the upcoming field trial phase of the US Army Camouflage Improvement Effort. Due to its use in Afghanistan, there is already an ample supply of the equipment available.
One interesting note. Currently, OCP is only issued as the FR ACU and not the standard FR ACU. While much work has been done to color match dyed TenCate’s Defender-M fabric used to manufacture the FR ACU, the pattern may look differently than it would when printed on 50/50 NYCO. This is a variance that will have to be considered in performance unless the Army also pursues the acquisition of an adequate number of OCP NYCO test uniforms. If they are commercially sourced, further care will need to be taken that such uniforms are not in the so-called MultiCam VS print which does not provide NIR protection.
These ‘baseline’ Government issue patterns will be pitted against four commercial families of patterns to determine the best performer and possible new Army issue camouflage.
The commercial finalists are:
ADS Inc as Prime, partnered with Guy Cramer
Brookwood Companies
Crye Precision
Kryptek
If you’re going to be in Seattle this Saturday, you might want to stop by Beyond Clothing for their returns and sample sale. It’s been two years since their last one and they’ve built up quite a stock. Pick up some deals and get a factory tour.
Most everything will be 40-60% off, only at the factory between 10:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday the 19th of November, 2011.
Cash would be preferred, Credit cards will be accepted, No checks.
6363 – 6th Ave. South, Georgetown, Seattle
1 block south of 6th & Michigan
800-741-3369
