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July 13, 2009

My Carhartt Story

Filed under: Blog — Tags: , , , , , — Rich @ 10:12 am

Carhartt is doing something really amazing for its loyal customers. Carhartt has been in business for 120 years now, and to celebrate they have started a contest. The contest is called “My Carhartt Story”, and the purpose of it is to give them an example of something that happened while you were wearing Carhartt. The story basis is very broad, and the only requirement is that it somehow involves Carhartt one way or another. You have the option of either making a video telling your story, or writing your story (500 words or less) and sending it to them. All applicants are free to enter up to June 5th 2009. After June 5th they will pick the 10 best stories and place them on their website to be voted on by their community. The prizes are exceptional, and this is worth looking into. It’s Carhartts anniversary but you get the gifts.

The prizes are dependent on the kind of story you decide to do. Your story will also be used in future Carhartt advertising.

The Video story prizes are:
• 1st prize $1,000 shopping spree
• 2nd prize $500 shopping spree
• 3rd prize $300 shopping spree
• Top 10 contestants receive Carhartt Waterproof Breathable jackets (J162) ARV $140.

The Written story prizes are:
• 1st prize $150 shopping spree
• 2nd prize $100 shopping spree
• 3rd prize $50 shopping spree
• Top 10 contestants receive Carhartt logo Work-Dry® t-shirts (K270) ARV $31.

Remember you can’t win if you don’t enter. So give this your best shot. Your story can be humorous, heroic, inspirational, or entertaining it doesn’t matter as long as it has something to do with Carhartt.

Good luck and God bless.

Carhartt Collaborations

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Carhartt is known for a few things. Its family owned, it’s durable and it’s comfortable. One thing most people don’t know about regarding Carhartt, is its many collaborations with other companies. Carhartt has worked with some of the most prestigious companies, and produced some really nice limited edition stuff with their name on it. If you Google search this topic so many things will come up, but I’m just going to talk about my three favorite collaborations. They are BMX, Burton and Krink. Companies that need no introduction much like Carhartt.

Carhartt BMX

Carhartt collaborated with BMX to produce a stunt bike with their name on it. The bike is a 24’’ BMX cruiser. This is not the first BMX bike that Carhartt has made, but it is the most recent. All of the BMX’s that Carhartt has collaborated to make come from the company Wethepeople. The bike comes with an original Cr-Mo frame, skyway tuff wheels, Carhartt BLVD grips, 3-piece crank, leather seat and toptube pad and is released in a limited edition series. There were only a few of these bikes made, and they’re very hard to get a hold of. I know that if it has Carhartt’s name on it though, it’s going to be long lasting and comfortable. That’s for sure.

Carhartt Colaborration with Burton

Carhartt also did collaboration with a really well known snowboard company, Burton. Burton makes some of the best gear for snowboarding, or snow related activities. So it was a no brainer to me when I heard that the leader in work wear decided to work with the leader in snow wear. Burton and Carhartt produced 3 Jackets, with matching pants and 2 different kinds of snowboards. The insurance is there, when you have Carhartt and Burton on one product. Those items could easily take a nuclear holocaust. In true Carhartt nature the pants that Burton and Carhartt made, are double knee.

Krink Carhartt Marker Set

One of the coolest collaborations yet is from a company called Krink. Krink is the leading No-Bleed Permanent marker maker. Carhartt collaborated with Krink and made a limited edition 3 marker set (one color is Carhartt Brown) as well as a silk-screen poster and T-shirt. There are only 250 pieces of this collection available so it’s extremely hard to get your hands on. It’s definitely worth it in the end though; you will be 1 of 250 people in the entire world with it.

As you can tell Carhartt only chooses to collaborate with brands that excel in their field. Burton, BMX, and Krink are all known for being long lasting. This is why Carhartt choose to work with these three specific companies. I’m sure Carhartt has lots of requests about collaborations but just like their clothing they only work with the best.

July 11, 2009

Carhartt High-Visibility Line

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Carhartt is the most popular work wear brand on the planet. Argue with me if you want, but numbers and statistics don’t lie. It’s no wonder to me why they’re the most popular. They spent so much time developing a way to form a reputable reputation. This kind of reputation doesn’t happen overnight. That’s saying a lot, for a company that shines in producing work wear but is transitioning into casual wear. Where they really excel is in the variety of High Visibility Clothing they produce.

Today’s world is a world filled with colors, and Carhartt was ahead of the game when they started producing their high visibility clothes. While making the line, they didn’t expect to see adolescents around the world wearing the bright lime, and orange clothing that was made for one purpose, standing out. That’s the thing about Carhartt; it’s so universal that it surprises even them when the demographic fluctuates.

The High Visibility Clothing was created so that workers could work outside safely, comfortably, and visibly. They have an array of items, from t-shirts, pants, and vests with bright colors and silver reflective tape. Today’s fashion is headed in this direction; people are getting to a point where they want their shirt to match their sneakers. As hard as that can be sometimes, Carhartt is sometimes worn for this reason.

The Carhartt line is already known for being fashion forward, but beyond this is the High Visibility Line they produced to protect workers from oncoming traffic. The line was designed specifically to keep workers safe at night. Even though most states have passed laws increasing fines for reckless drivers that take advantage of “empty” construction sites, the problem still persists. If you want to work in peace, and feel that you can be seen there is only one alternative, the Carhartt High Visibility Clothing line.

High Visibility Guy

Who honestly saw the day that teenagers and road workers would be dressing alike. I don’t even think Carhartt can honestly say they saw this one coming. There is a lot of High Visibility Clothing options out in the world today don’t get me wrong, but the best is Carhartt. Carhartt started the High Visibility Line and all of its competitors jumped on the band wagon. The trend setter is Carhartt, and the generic brands are the competitors.

There are so many advantages to making the choice to buy a Carhartt. They are known for so many things, affordability, comfort, style, and authenticity. While shopping for Carhartt you will these advantages and more. They have a unique clothing line, unheard of most anywhere else. It’s a name that’s been around for more than 100 years, popular and known by just about anyone in the world today. Everyone from construction, plumbers and the red cross of America wears a Carhartt item.

The Carhartt High Visibility Line is great for workers, or fashion forward adults. You will stand out, and people will recognize you by your Carhartt. This is a catch 22, because you may not want to be recognized or stand out. Carhartt has plainer, traditional looking clothing if this is a serious problem.

But honestly who doesn’t want to stand out?

The Stresses of Construction Work and How to Relieve Those Stresses (Legally).

Arguing Construction Workers

Like any job there is stress involved while at work. The construction industry is hands-down one of the most stressful though. Statistics say that in 2006 68.2% of people that worked construction suffered from stress and anxiety, which evolved into depression. This is a very serious topic of discussion, and unless you know what’s causing the stress you will never be able to relieve it in a healthy way. There are plenty of things that can contribute to stressing a worker out, some things you would never even consider. The most important thing is to realize what is causing this stress, and figure out how to deal with it.

Some things that contribute to stress are; heat, bureaucracy, lack of opportunity to learn new skills, and having a different view from superiors.

Out of all of these stress causers listed above the most destructive is heat stress. Heat is a serious hazard in construction. Your body builds up heat as you work and sweats to get rid of the extra heat and cool you down. Sometimes your body can’t cool off fast enough though. It’s no secret that during the hot summers, working construction is dangerous on its own. But unless you keep hydrated, and take breaks between jobs the heat will not only cause heat stroke, but a stress level that requires a visit to a physician. If you take this seriously, and understand the risk of being under the hot sun all day and in turn create a plan to work around it. You will be a lot less stressed out, and enjoy working as you should.

Bureaucracy is a large causer of stress while at the work place. Especially if you have more than 1 supervisor, and they’re all telling you something different. This can cause stress because you’re trying to do the best job you can, but how is that possible when three people all want something done differently. Most managers that haven’t been in the position you’re in don’t have an understanding of this stress so they aren’t even aware that they are causing this stress. The best advice for anyone suffering from bureaucratic type stress is to confront each person causing the stress, and explain to them that they are slowing your work down and that all of them need to come to a consensus before giving you work direction.

The next serious causer of stress is the lack of opportunity in the workplace to learn new skills. This isn’t just relevant to construction work. Anywhere an office, a restaurant, or a school people want to learn more and become masters of their craft. If there is no opportunity to be promoted, or learn something new the stagnancy of your job will stress you out. You will become a zombie just performing your job on the outside but on the inside you will constantly be wondering if you’re ever going to do something else. These harboring thoughts are what cause stress. The problem will build up so bad, that you might over-react one day. If you feel like there is not going to be an opportunity in your workplace, talk to a supervisor or look for something else. This is the healthiest decision you can make, don’t just “stick it out”.

Shaking Hands

Much like bureaucratic caused stress this next example is in the same genealogy. It’s the stress of having different views than your supervisors. If your supervisor is telling you to do something one way, but you know that there is a better way to do it – your way. It can be very stressful. Believe me I know, most managers or supervisors were never in your position and they are just speaking from the handbook that was given to them. This kind of work is about experience, you either have it or you don’t. Supervisors feel that they know the best way to do everything, even if they themselves have never put down concrete. If this isn’t confronted in a professional way it can be very stressful. Simply, demonstrate to them that your way is better (assuming it is) and give them substantial proof justifying your claim. Most of them will back down; because you’re going to tell them they are losing money doing it their way. If you say cost-effective they’re going to just nod their heads and simply say “carry on”.

On the job site there are a lot of things that cause stress that I’m sure a lot of workers never really thought about. Most of these things have become ordinary and expected, but they shouldn’t be. If you’re suffering from stress from any of the following, or even the unspoken ones then you have no choice but to figure out a solution. Stress is very dangerous, and for your health its important you do something about it. My favorite way to relieve stress though is grabbing a beer at the local pub (assuming you’re over 21, or age required to drink) after work. However, that’s temporary so until you confront what’s stressing you out you’ll never feel free.
Cheers

July 10, 2009

Carhartt has Clothing for Kids and Toddlers

Baby Wearing Carhartt

Carhartt is a very popular brand all over the world, that’s no secret. All over the world if you look for it you will surely see people wearing Carhartt clothing; for work, for fashion, and for school. When I was going to school I was always wearing my J182 Carhartt jacket, or A18 Acrylic Carhartt Watchman’s hat. These items became part of my ensemble, and I wasn’t alone in the decision of wearing Carhartt to school. My entire graduation class started following my footsteps and started wearing Carhartt.

A lot of the patrons that I went to school with had little ones to take care of, as most of us do. When they saw how long lasting, comfortable, and cool Carhartt clothing was on them they decided that it might be beneficial to buy some Carhartt’s for their children, nieces/nephews and cousins. Soon there would be elementary and middle schools as rugged as the typical construction site.

It was no surprise to me that my peers decided to buy their relations Carhartt clothing. After all Carhartt does make a Kid’s line for a reason. The kid’s line is very impressive, and almost comparable to the same stuff that is available to adult men and women. You can find Bibs, coveralls, sweatshirts, t-shirts in sizes for even the smallest Carhartt supporter. They have a youth line, as well as a toddler’s line.

We all know that when kids play, they play rough. They come home dirty and stinking from that hard day’s work. Carhartt will keep them protected from even the roughest play, and will keep them matching mommy and daddy - A happy family, all wearing America’s favorite brand. What more can you ask for.

Carhartt Cameos on the Big Screen

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Carhartt has been used in a lot of media. A lot of movies you may have watched and got so caught up in the story that you didn’t realize the main character was wearing a J141 jacket. Here’s a list of just some of the appearances and impact Carhartt has made on Hollywood. Feel free to find every place in these films where Carhartt is worn.

Carhartt can be found in numerous movie appearances, such as but not limited too:

War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds
Tom Cruise wears the Sandstone Sierra Jacket/Sherpa Lined
(J141),as well as the Acrylic Watch Hat (A18).

The Fog
Tom Welling can be seen wearing the Sandstone Chore Coat/Blanket Lined (C02) and a pair of Double Front Work Dungarees/Washed Duck (B136).

Other Media Appearances With Carhartt Clothing:

Johnny Depp in Carhartt

• Stuck on You with Matt Damon
• Jurassic Park III with Sam Neill
• Men In Black with Vincent D’Onofrio
• Desperate Housewives with Mike Delfino
• Blade 2 with Kris Kristofferson
• The Terminal with Tom Hanks
• Absolute Giganten with Frank Giering
• Snow Dogs with James Coburn
• Cheaper by the Dozen with The Twins
• Stuck on You with Matt Damon with Greg Kinnear
• Armageddon with Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck
• The Horse Whisperer with Robert Redford
• La Haine with Hubert Kounde
• What’s Eating Gilbert Grape with Johnny Depp
• Message in a Bottle with Kevin Costner
• Dirty Shame
• Dreamer with Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning
• The Dukes of Hazard
• The Perfect Storm with George Clooney
• Training Day with Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke
• Ali with Will Smith and Jon Voight.
• 40 yearold virgin
• Be Kind Rewind
• Longshots
• The Family That Prays
• Smart People
• Beer For My Horses
• Jumper
• Are We Done Yet?
• The Ultimate Gift

July 7, 2009

Work Jacket’s Buyers Guide

Filed under: Blog, Clothing — Tags: , , , — Rich @ 12:41 pm
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There are several types of work jackets in the world. So many that it would take you an entire lifetime to count them all. It would easily take longer to figure out the differences between all of them. Well you’re in luck; you’re not going to have to do any of the work involved with researching these differences. Instead you get to stay nice and cozy and just read this jacket buyers guide I’ve generously written for you. Knowing these differences is going to bring you a long way when deciding on which Carhartt work jacket to purchase. If you take anything from this guide it should be, Carhartt is the king of work jackets. No other jacket even comes close in comparison. Let’s get started.

One thing to remember about any Carhartt work jacket is they are built to last. They are built to take a nuclear bomb, or a harpoon. This is important for anyone that works outside all of the time, fighting the elements. Most of them are all triple stitched for added durability so you won’t have to worry about that. A lot of people that I know that own a Carhartt jacket have had it for so long, but you can’t tell that it’s old at all. Either they take really good care of it (which I doubt since they do construction) or Carhartt knows how to make one damn good jacket. If you decide to follow my advice, use this guide and buy a Carhartt work jacket you’re not going to regret it. They’re made for years, not seasons.

One of the most obvious but important things to think about when purchasing a Carhartt work jacket is what gender it’s made for. Men and women are made differently and so is the men and women’s line of Carhartt work jackets. A few years ago, you wouldn’t be able to even find a female work jacket, but after there was so much demand for them Carhartt decided to produce a line of them. They are just as durable, comfortable, and necessary as the men’s work jacket. After you’ve figured out which one best suits you, then we can move onto the next important aspect of shopping for a Carhartt jacket. Ready? Let’s go.

Carhartt Jacket

When shopping for a Carhartt work jacket you should always keep in mind that they are all lined differently. Carhartt has a very detailed lining guide that can help you figure out the differences between the linings. I will touch base on a few of them so you won’t end up wearing something made for the summer, in the winter. Carhartt’s thickest lining is it’s arctic quilt lining, and it’s thinnest is its thermal lining. The arctic quilt lining is as it sounds, made for weather comparable to the arctic. While wearing a work jacket with arctic quilt lining you won’t even have to worry about layering, but the downfall with purchasing a jacket with this lining is that you will not be able to wear this during the warmer months. Work jackets with thermal lining are considered 3-season jackets, because with the right amount of layering they can be worn during cold days, and with no layering they can be worn during warm days. When deciding on a work jacket always keep in mind the different lining, and the environment you will be wearing the jacket in.

Carhartt is excellent at providing a jacket that can fight through the elements. When you’re wearing a Carhartt work jacket you won’t have to worry about the snow or rain again. Almost all outer shells of a Carhartt jacket are completely waterproof or water resistant. If you’re going to be working in an area where there is a lot of water, or snow you’re going to want to choose a waterproof jacket. If you’re working in an area where the snow and rain might fall on occasion but it’s not a giant deal, then opt for the water resistant model. Both models have purposes, but don’t get one extreme if you don’t need it. Some of the jackets are built for really rough weather, and others are built for your standard work day. Always keep this in mind when purchasing a Carhartt work jacket.

Carhartt work jackets are stylish. Don’t get me wrong they are made for hard labor but they are also incredibly stylish. This might not be something worth putting a lot of thought into, but know that Carhartt jackets can be fashionable. I see girls every day, and men wearing Carhartt jackets with their luxury wear. They look good too! Carhartt is a brand that has been recognized for excellence in durability, comfort and protection. Soon though, there will be a fourth word to add to that description. When deciding on a Carhartt jacket for yourself keep in mind that they are all different and after you narrow down the choices based on the things I mentioned above then look for a style that will fit you. While at work you want to be confident. If you want to be completely confident then choose a Carhartt work jacket that fits your style. The compliments you’ll receive aren’t too shabby either. The best part of choosing a stylish Carhartt work jacket is that you can wear it even when you’re not working. It becomes universal.

I have discussed a lot of elements that need to be considered while shopping for a Carhartt work jacket. If you follow the guideline above then you can’t go wrong. You will find that you don’t need any other jacket in your closet, but your Carhartt work jacket. Just remember that safety, comfort, and durability should be the first thing on your list of concerns while looking for a jacket. After that, pick a style that best suits your taste. After you have put all of these pieces together order your jacket, and relax knowing that you now own one of the most recognized work wear brands on the entire planet.

Shopping for Carhartt Products Online

Filed under: Blog, Shopping — Tags: , , , — Rich @ 10:40 am

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We live in a digital world, one where you can hardly function if you’re not up to date with technologies largest advances. Every day they are coming out with some new mechanism to make our lives easier, or so they say. Some of the devices that people are creating are needlessly complicated and just not worth purchasing. This juicer that you have to assemble every single time that you want a glass of juice may make the juice faster, but the assembly isn’t worth the trouble in the long run. We would almost all end up giving up, and buying the Tropicana. One advantage in this digital world is the ability to shop online for anything we need. The advantages to shopping online are remarkable.

Selection

The largest advantage to shopping for Carhartt online is the selection. While going out to large department stores and fighting the crowds to seek out a Carhartt product, a lot of times you’re going to find that they don’t have that specific item in stock. In which case you have to decide if you want to downgrade and get something else or wait for the product to come in which could very well be never. When you downgrade you are forced to get something you didn’t want in the first place, and in turn you become unhappy with the product as well as the company. If the store has the product you’re looking for that is remarkable, but they don’t always have the size, or color that you are looking for because they have limited space unlike a web store.

There are tons of Carhartt shops online and you will be able to find the exact product you’re looking for from the comfort of your home. This will not only save you time, and a headache but it will also save you precious gas.

Shipping

One of the best parts of shopping online is that after you pay for the product you don’t have to do anything but sit back and wait. They will send the product to your door step, packed nicely. All you have to do is get up in your bathrobe and check the mail, then sign for the package. No more hustle and bustle through the city, with large obtrusive shopping bags. When they ship directly to you this deters theft, because the company is liable for getting the item to you, as opposed to you being liable of getting it to your place. This is a less stressful approach, and if you end up not liking the item you just send it back to the Carhartt online shop for a full refund or exchange.

Sales

While shopping online for Carhartt you will typically find the best deals, way better than your local Carhartt dealer. There are a lot more online stores that sell Carhartt, and then there are local shops. If you shop around you will find your Carhartt items at ridiculously lower prices then any store you frequently visit. You can also sign up for newsletters, which are sent out monthly updating you on new sales, new items, and new reasons to shop for Carhartt online. This advantage alone makes shopping online the best option.

Shopping online is less stressful then shopping the traditional way. You don’t have to deal with other people’s emotional breakdowns, or attitudes. You will find a wider variety on the internet stores that sell only Carhartt and the items will be conveniently shipped directly to wherever you choose. The sales alone though make it worth looking more into, you won’t find Carhartt cheaper in any local store then you will find on the World Wide Web.

July 6, 2009

The Three Tiers of the Construction Industry.

There are many routes that can be taken in the construction industry, all of which vary by country. In the United States there are typically three tiers of careers based on your educational background. There are a lot of different kinds of jobs in the construction field, but these three tiers dictate the general placement for each job.

Three Tiers of the Construction Industry

The first tier is un-skilled or semi-skilled. This is the most basic tier in the construction industry. Unlike the other two, you don’t need any experience to gain this kind of position. This is an entry level position where you will be performing general site labor. This is where most construction workers that never went to school start off. It’s never bad to start from the bottom, because you will have a better understanding of the higher tiers when promotions come.

The second tier is skilled. This is the tier of on-site management. In order to qualify for this position you must be a proficient master of your craft or profession. This can be anything from an electrician to a carpenter. If you can demonstrate that you are a master of your craft then you will be moved up to the second tier. This tier is higher-paying with much more responsibility then the first tier. This is the ideal tier that most un-skilled or semi-skilled workers get too. This requires no degree, making it ideal in this industry.

Climbing up the Corporate Ladder

The third and final tier is that of technical and management. After you have been successful in the second tier, you will have an opportunity to move onto the technical and management side of the business. However, these positions are usually filled by personal with the greatest educational qualifications. The people that have this position tend to have graduate degrees. It’s not mandatory, but it’s very common practice. This tier is all about being trained to design, manage, and instruct the construction process. This is the highest paying tier of the three, and the one that should be sought after.

There you have it, the three tiers of the construction industry. Like any career, you usually start out entry level and move up step by step. This is the way they typically like to do things. However, the third tier is reserved for those that have great educational qualifications.

The New Carhartt Women’s Line

Woman On a Horse with A Carhartt On

There was a time where women workers had absolutely no choice in the kind of work wear to use. This was not very long ago, and most of them had to purchase from the men’s line. The anatomy of women and men is very different. So naturally their work wear should demonstrate those differences. Because hard labor construction work is hard, more and more women were subjected to wearing their husbands Carhartt’s or purchase their own from the men’s line. This was not fair, and after a long time Carhartt understood how unfair it really was.

In 2007 Carhartt released its Women’s line. It was well over-due, but better late than never, right ladies. True, it has only been 2 years since they released their women’s line, but it’s becoming almost as big as the men’s every day. Carhartt is working every day to produce more and more women’s work wear products. So women can have the privilege that every worker has when purchasing Carhartt.

Since the line is so new not everything that is available to men workers is available to women, yet. Some of the products that Carhartt does make for women are coats, jackets, jeans, shirts, sweats, and vests. These items are all in complimentary colors, and sizes for the female working person. More and more women are taking advantage of this right to female work wear. The more women that buy Carhartt for women, the more Carhartt is going to realize how important it is. Then, one day hopefully soon all women can have the same variety that is available to men workers today.

Carhartt for women is a new adopted idea. But if you’re a female worker you know how important it is to be able to choose your own line of clothing. No one should be forced to wear something that was made for another gender. Carhartt is about equality, equality in the work place and in the world. This is truly demonstrated through the Carhartt women’s work line.

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