Carhartt clothing?

[XanRa]

Take a look at Duluth Trading. They are mail order. I have purchased pants, coats, vests and jackets. Their "Firehose fabric" is just as tough (in my opinion) as Carhartts duckcloth and is softer and easier to break in. Pricing is somewhat comparable. I have a lined coat that has really done well. The pants have a gusset in the crotch which makes them very comfortable to wear.

You forgot about the forever warranty

 

[Dannyboyupstate]

 

[coniferwoodsman]

Wear Carharrt everyday, but then I do live in Colorado. Best stuff for what I do- Industrial machine mechanic and sometimes tree cutter.

 

[monarh99]

speaking from years of use while working construction, horse back riding , hiking, camping and all out door activities Carhartt has always been a great option , they have a lot of different jacket weights and styles to choose from +1 for Carhartt

 

[cb4life_30]

Carhartt is awesome stuff, I have a pair of their double front bibs and no matter what I do to them they look like new. I also have a a jacket and a vest. The vest is perfect for wear in the winter time(I live in TX) 99% of the time.

 

[hung-solo]

i like carharts quality but their cotton jackets and coats arent worth a damn when damp. as long as its not raining i am ok with wearing carhart. i stick to mostly synthetics or wool in the winter. summer. i am all over carhart t shirts. esp the wick dry ones. they hold up

 

[SirJames]

They are making a lot of their stuff in Mexico now. :thumbdn: So I only buy it when it comes to the thrift store. I am not paying high Carhartt prices for something made in Mexico.

 

[H2Oknife]

Duluth is another Chinese outlet store so for what they pay they should offer "forever warranty".
Placed a sizable order with them 3 months ago and returned all of it after looking at the lables.
I know it's difficult, almost impossible to not buy imports but Carharrt still has solid American roots, Duluth is just an outlet for the commies.

 

[XanRa]

Duluth is another Chinese outlet store so for what they pay they should offer "forever warranty".
Placed a sizable order with them 3 months ago and returned all of it after looking at the lables.
I know it's difficult, almost impossible to not buy imports but Carharrt still has solid American roots, Duluth is just an outlet for the commies.

Interesting opinion...

Funny I don't disagree but I don't agree either

I consider clothes too temporary to worry about their origin

 

[kvaughn]

:thumbupuluth Fire Hose Cloth garments of any kind are of much higher quality than Carharrts top to bottom. Compare them side by side and the difference is obvious.Material,construction,fit and function.Dependability of sizing,etc. I bought one pair of Carharrt pants that fit fine so I went back and bought two more of the same size. The original purchase fit fine and the other two pair were too big to wear and too small too wear. Bought 3 pair and had to give two pair away! No more Carharrts,thanks! I have and will continue to buy Duluth. If American made Carharrts could turn out the quality products with a good warranty then I would buy them. I wont buy an inferior product just because it is USA made.--KV

 

[XanRa]

:thumbupuluth Fire Hose Cloth garments of any kind are of much higher quality than Carharrts top to bottom. Compare them side by side and the difference is obvious.Material,construction,fit and function.Dependability of sizing,etc. I bought one pair of Carharrt pants that fit fine so I went back and bought two more of the same size. The original purchase fit fine and the other two pair were too big to wear and too small too wear. Bought 3 pair and had to give two pair away! No more Carharrts,thanks! I have and will continue to buy Duluth. If American made Carharrts could turn out the quality products with a good warranty then I would buy them. I wont buy an inferior product just because it is USA made.--KV

My first pair of firehose work pants should be waiting for me when I get home

 

[Stray Round]

I really like Carharts Detroit jacket. Had one that I wore for years and it just got more comfortable all the time. Unfortunately it seemed to shrink along with all my other clothes.

Need to get another.

 

[DrivebyTrucker]

I think the big question would be if your working in the cold or not. If your not working, there are other less durable options out there that you may prefer.

 

[jimed43]

Interesting opinion...

Funny I don't disagree but I don't agree either

I consider clothes too temporary to worry about their origin

Duluth does offer some American Made clothing. I think it is all buyer beware. I wear Duluth, Carhartt, Dickies, Wrangler, and Bass Pro for the most part. Just depends on the item.

 

[boring]

I dont know what the material is, not the regular duck canvas, but the kind I am talking about in the black color that is somewhat water repellant has not worn out.

 

[bushman14]

I have a Carhartt Jacket i have worn all over the US since 2004 maintaining helicopters in the field on logging and firefighting jobs from Dutch Harbor Alaska to Tulsa Oklahoma. The jacket has been worn so hard, the cuffs are all frayed and the collar is threadbare. One button is loose at the bottom in front where it always caught on something, and the cloth is sun bleached from Carhartt gold to dirty white. This is more abuse than anything I have ever worn could have ever held up to. It is now butt-ugly, and my wife won't let me wear it out with her, but I keep it in my truck and still wear it at work. It's almost my security blanket...you can't go wrong with this company.

 

[Ramiel]

I'd been wanting a nice Carhartt coat for winter too, so I figured why not convince my boss that I need one for winter work and have my company pay for it? So even though I have to have the company's logo embroidered on the chest, I do also get my name on the coat and a once $160 (Carhartt's list price) coat will only cost me $50, much cheaper than I'd ever find in a store or online.
http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...1&productId=125827&langId=-1&categoryId=10927

 

[whetrock]

I've got a Carhart jacket that I've worn for the past 4 winters and I can say from experience that for the money it was a very good buy and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Carhart also Duluth makes a fine product and my Dad swears by his however they do cost a bit more if I'm not mistaken.

 

[thatotherguy]

:thumbupuluth Fire Hose Cloth garments of any kind are of much higher quality than Carharrts top to bottom. Compare them side by side and the difference is obvious.Material,construction,fit and function.Dependability of sizing,etc. I bought one pair of Carharrt pants that fit fine so I went back and bought two more of the same size. The original purchase fit fine and the other two pair were too big to wear and too small too wear. Bought 3 pair and had to give two pair away! No more Carharrts,thanks! I have and will continue to buy Duluth. If American made Carharrts could turn out the quality products with a good warranty then I would buy them. I wont buy an inferior product just because it is USA made.--KV

Amen! They aren't made in USA anymore though. IMHO, carhartt is overpriced. Duluth is way better, and if you want the absolute BEST, go for filson. NOBODY beats filson.

 

[DrivebyTrucker]

I got try some on yesterday. The coveralls are made in the USA, I didn't check the duck jacket but I think that too is USA made. Your right about the Christmas kid movie if you wear the coveralls. And they are heavy. I got to compare them with the Dickies coveralls. The Dickies coveralls are made in China. They seem better designed in the cuffs. They would seal out the cold better and fit tighter but that's without gloves. If your wearing gloves that go over the sleeves, then they'll seal in the heat equally. On the other hand when your wanting to breathe a little you may appreciate the carthart design as it will allow airflow at the cuffs with gloves off. and a zipper pocket on each sleeve, as well as pouch on the right front pocket and also the inside pockets seemed better. The Carthart duck felt and looked "tougher" to me. Like it would should water better before being saturated. As well as resist abrasions, cuts, tears, etc. Not that I'm an expert. I was just going by feel, touch, and visual inspection. The seams were triple stitched on the Carhart in most areas, the Dickies had some Tripple stitch but also a lot of double and single stitch. The Carthart had two breast pockets on the outside that zippered. The dickies didn't have breast pockets. The Dickies felt heavier and probably was (both were the same size I tried on both to compare the two, but I didn't have a scale to use). But the insulation in the Carthart may be of better quality. But, the overall alone wouldn't standup to an upstate NY winter without added layers underneath. But thermals underneath, It's likely what you would see on the oil fields of South Dakota and Alaska in January, And the shale fields and diamond mines in Ontario Canada. They are working mans clothes. And may be a bit much for outdoor use. I think either coverall weighs more than my bug out bag and would not fit inside my 40liter bag even if it was empty and I crammed it it. You won't see an ultra light hiker wearing or carrying a Carthart jacket that's for sure.
The Carthart Jacket and Vest both felt really nice. I think they're also both U.S. made.