EDIT: I apologize to the John Denver fans out there, please let that country road take you home with the sunshine on your shoulders. EDIT: I understand it's now known as "Duct Tape" not "Duck Tape", just take a couple deep breaths and you'll be okay. EDIT: Double denim CAN be done, but just because something can doesn't mean it should.
A related factoid, in the mid 19th century "jeans" referred to a fabric woven like denim where the warp was wool, and the weft was cotton, thus putting the wool on the outside and the cotton against your skin. This fabric was commonly used for work trousers during the Civil War.
I love workwear. I’ve been diving into vintage and repro workwear. I love the style and have been posting a lot about it lately. As far as duck goes, I’ve been wearing the hell out of some double knee pants from Round House. If you haven’t tried anything from them I highly recommend it.
Man, Roundhouse deserves some love on my channel. American made and very well priced, plus I think they have some cool hickory stripe stuff too if I remember correctly.
I actually like the stiffness of duck canvas. It makes the clothing feel like it's high quality. I had a pair of carhartt duck work pants that I wore out on the right thigh where my tool belt rubbed up against it, I can't get myself to throw them out because they're so comfy.
Carl, I'm not trying to say that you waste money because I actually do think the products are really cool, but I was talking with a friend of mine about handmade, one man shop clothing e.g. Conners Sewing Co. or MYG handmade. He couldn't understand or condone spending 700+ on boots when you can buy a quality pair of Red Wings for 300+. He was basically saying "is it _really_ worth the money?", you know? I couldn't come up with a good arguement, could you?
Well I can understand his argument: you need a tough boot, Red Wing makes a tough boot. The thing is, when you become a boot addict like me, they become like cars in a way. A Hyundai will get you from A to B without a problem for 200,000 miles. However, I’d rather have a 1967 Chevelle for the weekends. It becomes less about function and more about appreciating the art of it. So with an example like MYG Handmade or Red Kloud, John Lofgren, or Role Club it’s about appreciating the art. Hand carved midsoles, hand welting, a true labor of love by an artisan which is all made just for you. I suppose that’s the best I can do to explain it, I hope that makes sense!
Most can't justify spending their hard earned money on clothing. But once you have the resources, the money, that's when you start to give in to the form over the function in what you wear.
I guess it ends up being why spend 300 on redwing boots when some cheap 80 dollar boots will do the job. At some point you start paying for looks and brands you just have to how much you want to spend on luxuries
Yessssss been waiting for this exact video!!! I have too be back at work tonight and am off to take a nap but.... always have time for one of your videos. But seriously UA-camthis is the ONLY one before nap time lol
Well I'm honored! Are you working third shift? I can't seem to get used to those hours at all, I sleep for a couple hours when I get home but never a solid 8.
Carl Murawski no shift work. Had a 0600 out on a 40t boom truck for the company i am dispatched to to fly AC units at a new construction. Then was looking around for some Saturday “fill in” work at some other companies and picked up a 90t gig. But then their dispatcher called me back and asked me to cover a 40t night job with a 1900 out. My first job was short so i got home and took a nap then went back out. Got home this morning at 0500. Now i have the weekend to rest with some extra cash for the family.
Fellow "ski" here too. Wish I found your channel year ago when I was leather jacket shopping. Very helpful stuff, sub'd. I ended up getting Schott 141 in Brown. Even though I dont ride bikes anymore I chose moto style as its also most comfortable to wear in car. So for daily commute to/from work where most of time is spent in car its great option. I dont like it to much for wearing out as its a little short.
There is a company we have here in Canada. It may be available else where but it’s called Dakota. They have a cotton pant similar in look to duck. Very durable, comfortable and aford able. I would recommend them. They can be very stiff but I still enjoy them.
Duct tape was first named Duck Tape, but later was changed to Duct tape, since people after the war used it to hold together heating ducts Also, duck, denim, leather, the holy trinity of rugged clothing.
I agree with the trinity, sir. The three are my top favorite materials. I use my dads old military bag and was impressed how water resistant the canvass is, though it was a bit worn and I had to fix the inner panels with bicycle tube cement to stop the fraying and some spray gorilla glue. My two leather trenchcoats soak through before it does. I sewn up the bottom where it started to open with dental floss. He died this janurary and I had decided to take better care of it and fix it. Got me thinking about a trenchcoat out of the stuff. I'm making a denim one out of some jeans and a vest and this video got me thinking it needs a duck liner.
One thing that really irks me is when I go to the store and you have to hunt for jeans that are either dark blue full strength or full black jeans. everything seems to be "stone washed" or otherwise beat up. my advice is to demand the stiff dark ones and give them some wear time. when some jack assed fashion designer takes a belt sander to a new chunk of fabric, it just shortens the life of the garment. Make your own fashion statement and demand the "regular guy" look. On shirts demand pockets, even better with flaps.
Do people actually use shirt (as in real shirts, not shirt jackets) pockets? I find them too flimsy to hold anything except maybe a pen. Which I rarely need to carry on my shirt, but you may want to depending on your job I suppose. Most things I can put in my chinos/jeans, and if I'm going out with a couple more things, I find a field or safari jacket does the trick (in fact they have so many pockets I sometimes forget where I put my things...). I do however share your dismay for the overabundance of pre-distressed jeans. If you want a clean look, you don't get it, and if you want a lived-in rugged look, you don't even get that...you get a fake impression of that. However, I cannot fathom wearing 100% cotton stiff jeans with no stretch at all, but I guess I don't need them for actual manual labour either.
I hand sewed a pleated skirt outta duck canvas because I had no clue what that was. Needless to say, hand sewing through up to 5 layers of duck canvas was hard af. At least I made a cute skirt lmao, I don't think anyone else was using that old messed up bed anyway
Duck in the high wear areas like the seat, crotch, knees and cuffs especially the inner cuffs. Along and highlighting zipper lines for both durability and style. A 65/35 poly/cotton standard everywhere else. Now that would be comfortable
shadowdance4666 I’m paranoid about wearing plastic fabric in a working environment. If my clothes are gonna catch on fire, I want it to be cotton that just burns, rather than plastic which will melt into the skin and fuse with the tissue underneath.
J P I can relate however, 35/65 is the industry standard for work clothes rental/laundry sector in both construction and hospital wear. 35% cotton in and around half the surface area will resist most heat and some flames for short periods of the time. The duck will cover the other 50% of surface areas. If you are really concerned about flames. Buy flame resistant clothes by Carhartt or others. But, flame resistances will only really be minimal unless wet
It wears like iron, and they're pretty comfortable when broken in as well. I did have a pair of Carhartts burn through at the leg from hitting the pipes on my motorcycle though. Oh well.
Thanks for the history, that was interesting! I think I prefer duck over denim. I actually don't wear jeans almost at all anymore since I discovered Vertx Delta Stretch. I just wish they were made in the USA, i'm trying to only buy American as much as possible
I've never tried Vertx, but I agree with you, I try to buy American made whenever possible. Still there are excellent products coming from all corners of the globe.
I ve had both I would pick dri-duck over Carhartt any day. Functional, tough and comfortable is world's ahead functional and tough. Comfort relates directly to fatigue, and your day will feel lees stressful in the dri-duck. Range of movement, and just typical movements will feel less labored because they are. It's the type of feel and performance people pay extra for, and I feel the fit performance, and quality far outmatch anyone in the same price range. Not just money well spent, but a value to take advantage of. You CAN'T do better in this price range.!
Love my key brand double front logger pants in denim. Never had any carhartt,but have a pair of berne insulated bibs in duck. They seem good quality,except for their cheap zipper. They haven't been used alot yet,so the jury's still out. The key Jean's have held up great in the woods and working around the homestead.
Well Carl another fantastic video you must have a pretty extensive collection of work clothes assuming you're married your wife must be very patient about that I'm the same way I have a lot of shirts and my wife keeps telling me you need another shirt like you need another hole in your head but keep the reviews coming I am learning a lot I wear Carhartt as well
Man, you're so right! My wife gets on my case regularly because I tend to downgrade my workwear from job site/casual wear until it becomes ripped or too dirty, then they're what I use for yard work, and finally they hit the trash. That being said, I definitely have more than my share of Carhartt stuff dating back to my days as an electrical apprentice.
Great video again! I am about to break in a 25oz XHSib from Iron Heart where the weft is Indigo warp is black. Isn't that the 3rd pocket instead of the 5th ;-) there was a debate regarding this on the Iron Heart forum.
Ya know..... I’ve watched a lotttttt of videos.... and this video right here explained more than I’ve ever learned in my entire 31 years on earth... thank you for explaining everything I’ve been trying to figure out
I just purchased a heavy duty duck “safari jacket” for a trip to Ireland. When I received it, I thought it was way too stiff, but you have made me feel like it was a good choice after all. I think it will keep the weather out. I’m hoping it will soften up a bit though. 🤞🏻
good video! i didnt know anything about the different weaves before watching this. i have lost faith in carhartt honestly, and have never found their cloths to be as durable as people claim. i have worn out probably a dozen double front duck dungerees, I would certanly not call them bombproof, and when i say worn out i mean shreded. my favorite jacket for fit and function is the detroit jacket, but the pockets, duck fabric infront of the pockets, insulation and cuffs wear out so quickly its absurd, i have shreaded about 3 of these. that combined with the fact that i cannot find them locally (or the dungerees), are way too expensive now, and the last 2 pairs of dungerees i got the zippet came unstitched right away, ive given up on carhartt although ill buy a used carhartt coat if its a good price. i currently wear wrangler riggs carpenter jeans which are a 10oz ripstop cotton. they are well desined (even though i far prefer the dungerees leg pocket for knife and pemcil), have no stupid velcro, and so far have proven just as durable as carhartts 12oz duck even though they are noticably lighter..i like the lighter weight for summer as well. in winter i will either layer these or wear some baileys wild ass double front logger jeans. close to 15oz denim they are very durable and the price is right.
Hi Carl, I can't find the video you made a while ago about the La Compagnie Du Kraft Journal? I am trying to recreate one with my favorite SB Foot Tannery leather and wanted to see a few things from your video.
The Carhartt canvas big bulky coat with the hood on it you can find in a lot of places for sale, is hands down my favorite coat. I will wear the thing all the way up until at least 65-ish degrees outside, it's pretty comfortable to wear. The thing is practically waterproof. You basically have to jump in a lake to get wet wearing the thing. My only gripe about the coats is wind can penetrate the zipper and the updraft going up inside the jacket making me get chills, but that's what wearing a light hoodie under the jacket is for. lol. The upside is that the Carhartt coat is cost effective, and lasts a long time. A single Carhartt coat can last you up to and including 6 to maybe 10 years if the coat doesn't see a large amount of abuse, or if you gain a ton of weight and out grow it. My current Carhartt coat is from 2015(i would of had an even older coat until a guy stole mine at work) i believe and still has 90% of it's color left. I use it for everything: bad weather, rain, snow, hunting, and so on. It's just a great all around coat to have. If i had to rate it, it would be a 4.5 out of 5 stars MINIMUM!!! Go get one! You won't regret it!
duck material I find to be better 90 percent of the time on the job. very wind and water resistant, and lasts forever. one thing I have realized is that the double knee duck pants conduct cold alot more than denim and my legs get cold as shit in the morning walking out the door. denim wears way too fast for my liking in a work environment so I dont much care for it until I'm going for a look like after work or going out. not very cost efficient to spend 40 dollars on denim pants for them to look like shit within a month haha
I've got some that are more than 15 years old. Broke in , but no longer fit in the waist. I can't throw them away though. My carhartt coat and vest are 25 years old and are wanted by all my apprentices, lol.
You have some excellent denim mills over in Italy, do you have any products from Berto or Candiani Mills? Carhartt is terrific, they've been a staple of my workwear for decades.
Duck canvas wears in very nicely. It becomes very soft over time as well it just takes more time. It's the difference in full grain leather boots and too grain leather boots.
I must not know where to shop for jeans, because I've NEVER liked denim. In my experience, it's always too stiff, and doesn't breathe well at all. I phased all jeans out of my wardrobe as soon as I could buy my own clothes.
you need TIME breaking in raw denim into super comfortable denim depending on its weight. every denim and leather can become super comfortable once you've done breaking process. how long it will take to break in? just wear it everyday and bear the pain
Depends on the denim. Most fashon jeans are pretty thin denim and breaths. Utility jeans(Wrangler, Levi, Rustler) are thicker, usually more durable. Decent defense against cold, too.
I don't know if it is considered to be duck, but the Duluth fire hose pants(not the flex, I am not a fan of stretchy pants) last me about a year and a half before I wear through the knees but a pair of jeans generally only lasts me 3 months and is much easier to rip when I catch on something.
Hey Carl, I love your vids. Would you recommend a duck chore coat for warmer days? Maybe the early and late hrs in summer? My Aero jacket seemed to be limited by 20 degrees :-)
I like this video. I had a pair of those corharts and they were awesome until the crotch wore out. Best thing is they're baggy. This is good information since I'm wanting to make clothes. Good clothes.
Some of the best fades I've seen were indigo dyed duck canvas! Rogue Territory has an indigo canvas selvedge work shirt available. Mercy supply had a limited run of some over dyed 17oz canvas work pants. I wish it was more popular.
Thank you for answering my question last time and now I own some of Woolrich shirts. Are you wearing the Woolrich chamois shirt? what is the shirt you are wearing in this video! i want! EDIT: too quick too comment now i know its L.C. King!
@@CarlMurawski OMG this soo cool to converse with a youtube star! yes, I love the Woolrich wool shirts! Now im starting to look at Flint & Tinder stuff!
@@CarlMurawski Just wondering if you don't mind, what size were you wearing of that Woolrich shirt. Woolrich shirts, for me, run really big. I usually wear large in other brands but for Woolrich, I have to use a medium. I had to return my first purchase to get a smaller size!
New subscriber. Dont know if you still check comments on old videos. But wanted to tell you how much I appreciate all of your education and insight, specifically on Carharrt products. I have completely upgraded my winter and workwear wardrobe, based a lot on your recommendations and information. Couldn't be happier with my choices. Cheers
Canvas > denim. I'm in windy Oklahoma and on cold or wet days, denim just doesn't cut it while canvas resists the elements well. I also work in a "business casual" office for my day job, and I dislike both slacks and denim jeans so I wear canvas carpenter pants every day. People may wonder why I have hammer loops on all of my pants but the colors I wear (common tan, various browns, forest green) can pseudo-mimic slacks/Dockers without being too casual like jeans are. I hate the fade of denim, it makes pants look worn out and dirty to me and I always felt like a hobo when in 6-month-old jeans that already permanently look like I use them as napkins. So about ten years ago I quit buying jeans altogether. And for the record, I don't own any Carhartt canvas; it's overpriced and as far as I'm concerned Carhartt doesn't deserve my money, given their ongoing anti-freedom edicts that they continue to inflict upon their workforce.
Wow, good question. Definitely a Japanese mill, but there are so many to choose from. Check out Nihon Menpu, and Kaihara Mills. In Italy you have Candiani Mills and Berto Mills. In America you're very limited but I'm keeping a close eye on Huston Textile and what they're coming out with.
@@CarlMurawski Speaking of denim, have you ever heard of Dearborn Denim? They make well made, affordable, made in the USA jeans. Really nice jeans in my opinion. They also have a fantastic measuring system on their website. If you haven't already, you should definetly check them out.
Is there a difference between Duck Canvas and Dearborn Canvas? Carhartt do something called their Firm Duck Chore Coat but then all of their other Jackets are listed as '100% Organic Cotton 'Dearborn' Canvas'
The What and the what??? I had to read the comments to know: "warp and weft". Which is which? Where did these names derive? Denim is also thinner, which makes it softer. Duck weave does make it more weather resistant and a better choice if you want to waterproof it (tin clothing). Most carhartt and Dickies clothing that I've seen on jobsites blow out quickly. I joke that Dickies got their name because the crotch is the first place they wear out. lol
Carl, would you consider creating a clothing brand? Your detailed assessment of quality workwear and appreciation of its aesthetic, heritage and versatility would make you a potentially great designer. You're also conscious of the shortcomings of even the best of brands. From size limitations to cuts on quality over time, I feel like you could make a serious dent in the competition.
Duct tape should refer to the metallic ducting tape, and duck tape should refer to the tape originally made out of cotton duck and tar, with a water resistant side like a duck's belly.
wearing denim pants with a denim jacket is tricky, you gotta wear contrasting washes and fades, an example is if you have a darker jacket then you wear lighter pants or vice versa,
@Becoming Godsize wear whatever you want dude, wear your Canadian tuxedo with pride and work wherever you work, dont understand why my comment offended you,
@Becoming Godsize I fail to follow you. This what? In the video he pokes fun at wearing denim on denim toward the end so I made a statement that it can be pulled off, yet you are telling me that it does not apply or something?
@Becoming Godsize I fail to follow you and your obsession with this, I explained why I made my comment, be an adult, let it go and move on, and again wear whatever you want
@Becoming Godsize I'm not contracting anything, if I was I'd delete it, but notice I have not, I'm right to have said what I've said and never once told you you were wrong, you have some sort of issue with me that I do not understand,
Wait, so I originally called it duck tape as a child, felt foolish when I realized it was actually called duct tape… and now you’re telling me the original name was duck tape all along?
ALL of my Carhartt double front crotches always blow out in a few months and need reinforcement on crotch.. IMO they should come reinforced in the crotch
Another couple things about duck vs. denim. 1) I always found that my denim jeans were significantly weaker when they got wet. Denim jeans aren't as strong as the Carhartt duck at any time, but when they get wet they do really poorly. From what I've seen with my Carhartt duck pants, they take as much abuse soaking wet as they do dry. If you're out in the weather, going through streams, or otherwise getting your pants wet, that's a big difference. 2) Denim typically stretches and weakens, then pulls apart before it rips. It typically takes more to rip duck fabric than denim, but duck doesn't stretch out like that--once it hits the limit, it is more likely to tear. As for the B01s vs. most jeans, Carhartt has put some great thought into design also--the way the front pockets are sewn on are an example. Overdo it on the front pockets of a pair of Carhartts and they slowly tear at the sides, but it's barely noticeable and the pants are still usable. Do it to, say, a pair of the famous "L" brand blue jeans and it will likely rip right through the edge of the pocket and tear the whole front open (pretty much the end of the line for those jeans).
@@i5aiah Not really. However, Carhartt coats their duck with a water repellant finish that limits absorption initially. Kinda like "Scotchguard". For the first few wearings/dunkings, it will limit how much the duck soaks up. But, it only makes the water bead up when they are new. After that, it just keeps it from being a sponge for a few more events. And, after that (or a good washing), they'll soak up water about like denim. So, all in all, once you treat them like Carhartts are meant to be treated (roughed up, stained, dirty, worn, and torn), they aren't particularly water proof or repellant. The thing I've found about Carhartt duck fabric is that, even after all the water repellency has worn off, you can get them totally soaked--and they are still damned tough. Soaking wet, they will still take a lot of abuse without letting you down--whereas the denim jeans I've had really get MUCH weaker as soon as they get wet--they're way quicker to rip/tear, so you can be out doing something with a pair of jeans you get wet that's never been a worry when they were dry and riiiipppppp--they've got a huge rip in them--which hasn't ever been an issue with my Carhartt duck clothes. And, of course, once you rip/tear/get a hole in denim, it is prone to completely blow out pretty easily even if you're super careful. Unlike Carhartt duck clothes that can have a lot of rips, tears, and holes and they'll keep standing up to more heavy abuse (even direct snags in holes) without easily enlarging or blowing out. I think a lot of it has to do with the tightness of the weave in duck vs. denim and the seeming lesser strength in some of the blue thread in denim. They do make things that ARE designed to be waterproof in a more lasting manner, though--but those things aren't as resistant to sparks (they'll likely melt) nor will they likely take quite as much full-on abuse and rough treatment as 12 oz duck. Still, some of their heavy duty waterproof gear will sure stand up to a lot more than your typical fancy/lightweight waterproof gear (just know that even a small hole/rip/tear in waterproof gear will let a lot of water in). So, while nobody is likely to be too worried about putting rips and tears in a pair of duck Carhartts (they're meant to go places & do things that get them ripped, torn, and worn through, right?), doing that to even super tough waterproof gear may necessitate some repairs if you wanna stay dry.
I love denim but you can't run through a field of these sticker bushes we got in wa in it thats where duck comes in or you can extreme and get tin pants
Just finished the video and man you nailed it in every way. As a union crane operator here in SoCal i use the exact union made in USA double knee carhartt work pants in black. Have 4 pairs in black and one in the traditional tan. Like you said bomb proof. And thanks to you i am working on my first pair of Gustin denim jeans from cone mills. I buy my duck sized up for movement and comfort at work and my denim the correct size in a strait or boot cut to get nice natural fades. Thanks for the post. Will be saving this link to share with people that just haven’t quite figured out the difference yet. Night
Damn man, thanks so much! I LOVE these double knee Carhartts, and the only time they failed me is when I knelt in some battery acid accidentally. Are you running tower cranes out in SoCal? My uncle works for Bay Crane out of his local and gets to play with some awesome toys, but I don't know I'd ever get in a tower crane. I have run power to a few in my time though! Thanks for watching!
Carl Murawski no tower crane for me yet... i work in the truck crane side and run hydros from about 275t and down. Currently i go out on our Manitex 40t boom truck. It’s a cute little crane and can be fun to run.
Carl, I love you but you can't disrespect John Denver like that. His style inspires the cowboy in all of us. They were great. Great video other than that though!
I like the way it fits, and this is the first time I've worn a medium since the 1990s. This is more of a shirt/jacket than proper coat, but I appreciate its construction and overall look. It can be a bit restricting but that will loosen over time as duck canvas tends to do when it breaks in. Overall I'd say if you're wearing it casually use your chest measurement to order, if you want to use it for work order a size up so you're able to stretch and move.
I think their use of the term "firehose" really refers to the gauge of the fibers. It's a coarser cotton fabric in a plain weave which they've decided to call firehose.
If you double denim I question your character lol. No offense but only a certain type of person rocks that combo and in my experience they are usually silly individuals.
Not a fan of denim. Too hot, unravels easy, and no abrasion resistance. A pair of twill janitor pants will outlast 5 pairs of jeans. Duck is like two kinds of fabric, armor when new , light and breathable when worn. Duck doesn't get that clammy feeling inside after a couple days of wear. I just wish they would stop putting that big thick hem in the inseams.
Looking for a wind & water resistant layer to wear over wool that is also quiet like wool. Does anybody know which fabric(s) are most wind/water resistant or at least much better than thick wool outerwear (like 26oz woven wool). So far conidering moleskin, canvas & denim. Thanks!
I don't have any denim jackets but I plan on getting some to wear with chinos/khakis for that same reason... I may be Canadian but I don't dig the Canadian tuxedo look lol
I prefer Duck fabric for my pants, but own and wear denim as well. However, I prefer Dickies brand duck and denim for riding horses. The inside seam is the thin flat stitching like a pair of Wrangler Cowboy Cuts instead of the knee eating triple stitch welt of Carhartt or Levi. The advent of the cell phone also made carpenter pants in both denim and duck much more practical in the modern world. Makes me cringe to see a smartphone shaped "Copenhagen ring" in the back pocket of non-carpenter style denim. This relegated traditional cut jeans for dressier situations so I can wear sport coat to stash the phone.
EDIT: I apologize to the John Denver fans out there, please let that country road take you home with the sunshine on your shoulders.
EDIT: I understand it's now known as "Duct Tape" not "Duck Tape", just take a couple deep breaths and you'll be okay.
EDIT: Double denim CAN be done, but just because something can doesn't mean it should.
Always thought it was "duct tape" as in air ducts, thanks for that. Now I wonder why they call sailcloth duck. Repellency I guess.
Carl Murawski I think you should look into Stetson hats, get on review it, and enjoy it, they’ve been around for awhile now.
Don’t use duck tape on your air ducts it will melt to it!
Uh, there IS a brand of duct tape named DUCK TAPE.
I appreciate how you toss in a history lesson in these videos along with tech info and your general observations. Thumbing up.
Thank you! Sometimes it's fun to learn where all this stuff came from, or at least I think so.
the dutch word"doek" is not pronounced "doweck"
it's pronounced "dook"
that's my only contribution
gekoloniseerd?
Why didn't he put any effort into researching how the word was pronounced.
@@mohapipepenene3672 he already gave us all this info it's not a big deal he does it here and there
@@luukbrekelmans6020 eventueel
On sundays when I wear a suit to church, I'm afraid to even climb into my truck. I definitely prefer workwear
A related factoid, in the mid 19th century "jeans" referred to a fabric woven like denim where the warp was wool, and the weft was cotton, thus putting the wool on the outside and the cotton against your skin. This fabric was commonly used for work trousers during the Civil War.
It's funny, I was like I've never heard of duck fabric and then I realised I was wearing a carhartt.
I love workwear. I’ve been diving into vintage and repro workwear. I love the style and have been posting a lot about it lately. As far as duck goes, I’ve been wearing the hell out of some double knee pants from Round House. If you haven’t tried anything from them I highly recommend it.
Man, Roundhouse deserves some love on my channel. American made and very well priced, plus I think they have some cool hickory stripe stuff too if I remember correctly.
@@CarlMurawski I love hickory stripe bibs, pants, shorts, shirts and vests.
Hickory pointer brand 🇺🇸®️👍
I wear roundhouse hickory overalls in the summer and there black duct overalls in the winter
The hickory are extremely soft
I actually like the stiffness of duck canvas. It makes the clothing feel like it's high quality. I had a pair of carhartt duck work pants that I wore out on the right thigh where my tool belt rubbed up against it, I can't get myself to throw them out because they're so comfy.
Double denim is fine as long as there's a contrast in the colour between your top and bottoms.
Thats true, it can be pulled off if you vary the color enough. Still, it's not the look for me. To each their own!
No.
Double denim is illegal.
@@eckiefleckie4938 triple denim it is then
@@scumm1075 holy mother of Mary…..noooo please
no if the color matches then it creates a nice monotone look
Great vid, another piece of trivia, denim is from the city of Nîmes, hence the name de-nim.
Excellent addition!
Carl,
I'm not trying to say that you waste money because I actually do think the products are really cool, but I was talking with a friend of mine about handmade, one man shop clothing e.g. Conners Sewing Co. or MYG handmade.
He couldn't understand or condone spending 700+ on boots when you can buy a quality pair of Red Wings for 300+. He was basically saying "is it _really_ worth the money?", you know?
I couldn't come up with a good arguement, could you?
Well I can understand his argument: you need a tough boot, Red Wing makes a tough boot. The thing is, when you become a boot addict like me, they become like cars in a way.
A Hyundai will get you from A to B without a problem for 200,000 miles. However, I’d rather have a 1967 Chevelle for the weekends. It becomes less about function and more about appreciating the art of it.
So with an example like MYG Handmade or Red Kloud, John Lofgren, or Role Club it’s about appreciating the art. Hand carved midsoles, hand welting, a true labor of love by an artisan which is all made just for you.
I suppose that’s the best I can do to explain it, I hope that makes sense!
@@CarlMurawski Great answer! Thanks Carl!
Most can't justify spending their hard earned money on clothing. But once you have the resources, the money, that's when you start to give in to the form over the function in what you wear.
Carl Murawski I could understand your point there are certain item that we don’t mind paying extra for just a personal choice
I guess it ends up being why spend 300 on redwing boots when some cheap 80 dollar boots will do the job. At some point you start paying for looks and brands you just have to how much you want to spend on luxuries
Yessssss been waiting for this exact video!!! I have too be back at work tonight and am off to take a nap but.... always have time for one of your videos. But seriously UA-camthis is the ONLY one before nap time lol
Well I'm honored! Are you working third shift? I can't seem to get used to those hours at all, I sleep for a couple hours when I get home but never a solid 8.
Carl Murawski no shift work. Had a 0600 out on a 40t boom truck for the company i am dispatched to to fly AC units at a new construction. Then was looking around for some Saturday “fill in” work at some other companies and picked up a 90t gig. But then their dispatcher called me back and asked me to cover a 40t night job with a 1900 out. My first job was short so i got home and took a nap then went back out. Got home this morning at 0500. Now i have the weekend to rest with some extra cash for the family.
Thank you for clearing that up for me. Really appreciate it.
Happy to help!
Fellow "ski" here too. Wish I found your channel year ago when I was leather jacket shopping. Very helpful stuff, sub'd. I ended up getting Schott 141 in Brown. Even though I dont ride bikes anymore I chose moto style as its also most comfortable to wear in car. So for daily commute to/from work where most of time is spent in car its great option. I dont like it to much for wearing out as its a little short.
There is a company we have here in Canada. It may be available else where but it’s called Dakota. They have a cotton pant similar in look to duck. Very durable, comfortable and aford able. I would recommend them. They can be very stiff but I still enjoy them.
First mens fashion channel I have subscribed to. Maybe turning 30 and growing a beard has made me start to care about my look.
Welcome to the tribe!!!
I ain't wore blue jeans in 30 years....I'm a duck man
You're in good company, plenty of guys here feel the same way!
Me too!
Duct tape was first named Duck Tape, but later was changed to Duct tape, since people after the war used it to hold together heating ducts
Also, duck, denim, leather, the holy trinity of rugged clothing.
I agree with the trinity, sir. The three are my top favorite materials. I use my dads old military bag and was impressed how water resistant the canvass is, though it was a bit worn and I had to fix the inner panels with bicycle tube cement to stop the fraying and some spray gorilla glue. My two leather trenchcoats soak through before it does. I sewn up the bottom where it started to open with dental floss. He died this janurary and I had decided to take better care of it and fix it.
Got me thinking about a trenchcoat out of the stuff. I'm making a denim one out of some jeans and a vest and this video got me thinking it needs a duck liner.
Duck has some sick fades. You just have to work hard at them. It definitely fades much different than denim.
One thing that really irks me is when I go to the store and you have to hunt for jeans that are either dark blue full strength or full black jeans. everything seems to be "stone washed" or otherwise beat up. my advice is to demand the stiff dark ones and give them some wear time. when some jack assed fashion designer takes a belt sander to a new chunk of fabric, it just shortens the life of the garment.
Make your own fashion statement and demand the "regular guy" look. On shirts demand pockets, even better with flaps.
Wrangler Jeans. You're welcome.
Do people actually use shirt (as in real shirts, not shirt jackets) pockets? I find them too flimsy to hold anything except maybe a pen. Which I rarely need to carry on my shirt, but you may want to depending on your job I suppose.
Most things I can put in my chinos/jeans, and if I'm going out with a couple more things, I find a field or safari jacket does the trick (in fact they have so many pockets I sometimes forget where I put my things...).
I do however share your dismay for the overabundance of pre-distressed jeans. If you want a clean look, you don't get it, and if you want a lived-in rugged look, you don't even get that...you get a fake impression of that. However, I cannot fathom wearing 100% cotton stiff jeans with no stretch at all, but I guess I don't need them for actual manual labour either.
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Heck yes. Cell phone, smokes, ruler, pens, etc.
I ride add my primary means of transportation; bike life = duck life
Unless you wanna pay a whole stack for pants and a jacket... That ain't me tho...
Gave up on Carhartt when they started making them in Mexico, China and Honduras
Never knew that about duck canvas being waterproof. I love Carhartt because is warm and looks great.
I hand sewed a pleated skirt outta duck canvas because I had no clue what that was. Needless to say, hand sewing through up to 5 layers of duck canvas was hard af. At least I made a cute skirt lmao, I don't think anyone else was using that old messed up bed anyway
Hahaha, and it will last forever!!!
Carl, great video. I love my rugged look. Thank you for making this video.
Same here man, it's a great look that's true to who I am and my lifestyle. Thanks for watching!
Duck in the high wear areas like the seat, crotch, knees and cuffs especially the inner cuffs. Along and highlighting zipper lines for both durability and style. A 65/35 poly/cotton standard everywhere else. Now that would be comfortable
shadowdance4666 I’m paranoid about wearing plastic fabric in a working environment.
If my clothes are gonna catch on fire, I want it to be cotton that just burns, rather than plastic which will melt into the skin and fuse with the tissue underneath.
J P I can relate however, 35/65 is the industry standard for work clothes rental/laundry sector in both construction and hospital wear. 35% cotton in and around half the surface area will resist most heat and some flames for short periods of the time. The duck will cover the other 50% of surface areas. If you are really concerned about flames. Buy flame resistant clothes by Carhartt or others. But, flame resistances will only really be minimal unless wet
I prefer duck fabric for durability and longevity, nothing better. I don’t even have jeans anymore.
It wears like iron, and they're pretty comfortable when broken in as well. I did have a pair of Carhartts burn through at the leg from hitting the pipes on my motorcycle though. Oh well.
Thanks for the history, that was interesting! I think I prefer duck over denim. I actually don't wear jeans almost at all anymore since I discovered Vertx Delta Stretch. I just wish they were made in the USA, i'm trying to only buy American as much as possible
I've never tried Vertx, but I agree with you, I try to buy American made whenever possible. Still there are excellent products coming from all corners of the globe.
@@CarlMurawski try out the Delta Stretch. I'll probably never buy another brand of pants ever
i like skating in the duck double fronts
Duck for the winter.. denim for nicer weather in my view. I wear Carhartt and wranglers.
I ve had both
I would pick dri-duck over Carhartt any day. Functional, tough and comfortable is world's ahead functional and tough. Comfort relates directly to fatigue, and your day will feel lees stressful in the dri-duck. Range of movement, and just typical movements will feel less labored because they are. It's the type of feel and performance people pay extra for, and I feel the fit performance, and quality far outmatch anyone in the same price range. Not just money well spent, but a value to take advantage of. You CAN'T do better in this price range.!
Love my key brand double front logger pants in denim. Never had any carhartt,but have a pair of berne insulated bibs in duck. They seem good quality,except for their cheap zipper. They haven't been used alot yet,so the jury's still out. The key Jean's have held up great in the woods and working around the homestead.
Well Carl another fantastic video you must have a pretty extensive collection of work clothes assuming you're married your wife must be very patient about that I'm the same way I have a lot of shirts and my wife keeps telling me you need another shirt like you need another hole in your head but keep the reviews coming I am learning a lot I wear Carhartt as well
Man, you're so right! My wife gets on my case regularly because I tend to downgrade my workwear from job site/casual wear until it becomes ripped or too dirty, then they're what I use for yard work, and finally they hit the trash. That being said, I definitely have more than my share of Carhartt stuff dating back to my days as an electrical apprentice.
Double denim! heavy weight denim is the way to go.
Great video again! I am about to break in a 25oz XHSib from Iron Heart where the weft is Indigo warp is black. Isn't that the 3rd pocket instead of the 5th ;-) there was a debate regarding this on the Iron Heart forum.
I work in Textiles. What an interesting video. Subscribing.
Thank you so much!
These things interest me too. I'm often doing research on fabrics to make clothes with based on ease of maintanace, durability and such.
Ya know..... I’ve watched a lotttttt of videos.... and this video right here explained more than I’ve ever learned in my entire 31 years on earth... thank you for explaining everything I’ve been trying to figure out
lol as a dutchman it sounded so weird when you tried to pronounce doek, it's not do-eck but kinda like dook
I just purchased a heavy duty duck “safari jacket” for a trip to Ireland. When I received it, I thought it was way too stiff, but you have made me feel like it was a good choice after all. I think it will keep the weather out. I’m hoping it will soften up a bit though. 🤞🏻
good video! i didnt know anything about the different weaves before watching this.
i have lost faith in carhartt honestly, and have never found their cloths to be as durable as people claim. i have worn out probably a dozen double front duck dungerees, I would certanly not call them bombproof, and when i say worn out i mean shreded. my favorite jacket for fit and function is the detroit jacket, but the pockets, duck fabric infront of the pockets, insulation and cuffs wear out so quickly its absurd, i have shreaded about 3 of these. that combined with the fact that i cannot find them locally (or the dungerees), are way too expensive now, and the last 2 pairs of dungerees i got the zippet came unstitched right away, ive given up on carhartt although ill buy a used carhartt coat if its a good price.
i currently wear wrangler riggs carpenter jeans which are a 10oz ripstop cotton. they are well desined (even though i far prefer the dungerees leg pocket for knife and pemcil), have no stupid velcro, and so far have proven just as durable as carhartts 12oz duck even though they are noticably lighter..i like the lighter weight for summer as well.
in winter i will either layer these or wear some baileys wild ass double front logger jeans. close to 15oz denim they are very durable and the price is right.
Hi Carl, I can't find the video you made a while ago about the La Compagnie Du Kraft Journal? I am trying to recreate one with my favorite SB Foot Tannery leather and wanted to see a few things from your video.
What’s the shirt you’re wearing ? Very nice, great videos too 👏 thank you
Apologies I just got to that part in video 🙈 DOH
The Carhartt canvas big bulky coat with the hood on it you can find in a lot of places for sale, is hands down my favorite coat. I will wear the thing all the way up until at least 65-ish degrees outside, it's pretty comfortable to wear. The thing is practically waterproof. You basically have to jump in a lake to get wet wearing the thing. My only gripe about the coats is wind can penetrate the zipper and the updraft going up inside the jacket making me get chills, but that's what wearing a light hoodie under the jacket is for. lol. The upside is that the Carhartt coat is cost effective, and lasts a long time. A single Carhartt coat can last you up to and including 6 to maybe 10 years if the coat doesn't see a large amount of abuse, or if you gain a ton of weight and out grow it. My current Carhartt coat is from 2015(i would of had an even older coat until a guy stole mine at work) i believe and still has 90% of it's color left. I use it for everything: bad weather, rain, snow, hunting, and so on. It's just a great all around coat to have. If i had to rate it, it would be a 4.5 out of 5 stars MINIMUM!!! Go get one! You won't regret it!
duck material I find to be better 90 percent of the time on the job. very wind and water resistant, and lasts forever. one thing I have realized is that the double knee duck pants conduct cold alot more than denim and my legs get cold as shit in the morning walking out the door. denim wears way too fast for my liking in a work environment so I dont much care for it until I'm going for a look like after work or going out. not very cost efficient to spend 40 dollars on denim pants for them to look like shit within a month haha
You mention the carhartt bo1 🇺🇸 made.... And raw denim fades, and that duck doesn't. My bo1 usas beg to differ. Duck fades if u work in it.
I like both materials.
I love both duck and denim. Depends on where I am
I have two pairs of carhartt double front work pants and after 6 years they’re my favorite pants, super comfortable and worn in very well, super soft.
I've got some that are more than 15 years old. Broke in , but no longer fit in the waist. I can't throw them away though. My carhartt coat and vest are 25 years old and are wanted by all my apprentices, lol.
I've recently handed a couple of old carhartt double knees down to a apprentice this past week.
I have never owned duck jeans, but the waterproof aspect sounds good for a British winter, although I get around by bike, so maybe too stiff?
Interesting video! I will look something from carharrt that fortunately is easy avaiable here in Italy
You have some excellent denim mills over in Italy, do you have any products from Berto or Candiani Mills? Carhartt is terrific, they've been a staple of my workwear for decades.
@@CarlMurawski Not yet, but I'm looking over Candiani for sure!
I have a varsity-Letterman-bomber type jacket made with both that I am turning into a battle jacket.
Other than your pronunciation of "doek" (duke, not do-ek) this was an amazingly interesting video!
Hey, I have it a shot! My American tongue doesn’t twist that way. 😄
LC King / Pointer Brand makes great stuff although I think they are now two separate companies.
I love these videos that are so packed with information
Duck canvas wears in very nicely. It becomes very soft over time as well it just takes more time. It's the difference in full grain leather boots and too grain leather boots.
Just Subbed, I Just bought a pair of Carhartt DUCK ZIP-TO-THIGH BIB OVERALL/UNLINED R37's ...Whats your take on these?
I just used a wooden pole, a metal shovel, and a metal rake to break my carhart coat in
I must not know where to shop for jeans, because I've NEVER liked denim. In my experience, it's always too stiff, and doesn't breathe well at all. I phased all jeans out of my wardrobe as soon as I could buy my own clothes.
you need TIME breaking in raw denim into super comfortable denim depending on its weight. every denim and leather can become super comfortable once you've done breaking process.
how long it will take to break in? just wear it everyday and bear the pain
Depends on the denim. Most fashon jeans are pretty thin denim and breaths. Utility jeans(Wrangler, Levi, Rustler) are thicker, usually more durable. Decent defense against cold, too.
I don't know if it is considered to be duck, but the Duluth fire hose pants(not the flex, I am not a fan of stretchy pants) last me about a year and a half before I wear through the knees but a pair of jeans generally only lasts me 3 months and is much easier to rip when I catch on something.
Hey Carl, I love your vids. Would you recommend a duck chore coat for warmer days? Maybe the early and late hrs in summer? My Aero jacket seemed to be limited by 20 degrees :-)
Great video again buddy
Thanks man!
I like this video. I had a pair of those corharts and they were awesome until the crotch wore out. Best thing is they're baggy.
This is good information since I'm wanting to make clothes. Good clothes.
Some of the best fades I've seen were indigo dyed duck canvas! Rogue Territory has an indigo canvas selvedge work shirt available. Mercy supply had a limited run of some over dyed 17oz canvas work pants. I wish it was more popular.
Good call man! Thats a rare combo but it looks amazing.
Thank you for answering my question last time and now I own some of Woolrich shirts. Are you wearing the Woolrich chamois shirt? what is the shirt you are wearing in this video! i want! EDIT: too quick too comment now i know its L.C. King!
Lol I knew you were gonna ask so I made sure to mention it in this video! How are you liking the Woolrich shirts? I really like them a lot.
@@CarlMurawski OMG this soo cool to converse with a youtube star! yes, I love the Woolrich wool shirts! Now im starting to look at Flint & Tinder stuff!
@@CarlMurawski Just wondering if you don't mind, what size were you wearing of that Woolrich shirt. Woolrich shirts, for me, run really big. I usually wear large in other brands but for Woolrich, I have to use a medium. I had to return my first purchase to get a smaller size!
New subscriber. Dont know if you still check comments on old videos. But wanted to tell you how much I appreciate all of your education and insight, specifically on Carharrt products. I have completely upgraded my winter and workwear wardrobe, based a lot on your recommendations and information. Couldn't be happier with my choices. Cheers
Thank you so much!
Duck on the watch pocket is brilliant. I've worn out more pockets from the tape measure friction than anything .
Next do duck vs duct vs goose
Bro what brand shirt are you wearing?
That’s actually the chore coat from LC King. It’s still as hell right now, but once it breaks in it should be great.
Carl Murawski thank you sir.
Canvas > denim. I'm in windy Oklahoma and on cold or wet days, denim just doesn't cut it while canvas resists the elements well. I also work in a "business casual" office for my day job, and I dislike both slacks and denim jeans so I wear canvas carpenter pants every day. People may wonder why I have hammer loops on all of my pants but the colors I wear (common tan, various browns, forest green) can pseudo-mimic slacks/Dockers without being too casual like jeans are. I hate the fade of denim, it makes pants look worn out and dirty to me and I always felt like a hobo when in 6-month-old jeans that already permanently look like I use them as napkins. So about ten years ago I quit buying jeans altogether. And for the record, I don't own any Carhartt canvas; it's overpriced and as far as I'm concerned Carhartt doesn't deserve my money, given their ongoing anti-freedom edicts that they continue to inflict upon their workforce.
I got carhartt double front layer pants,tan and blue jeans.
Carl,
who's denim would be second best to Cone Mills at the moment, in your opinion?
Wow, good question. Definitely a Japanese mill, but there are so many to choose from. Check out Nihon Menpu, and Kaihara Mills. In Italy you have Candiani Mills and Berto Mills. In America you're very limited but I'm keeping a close eye on Huston Textile and what they're coming out with.
@@CarlMurawski Thanks for the reply!
@@CarlMurawski Speaking of denim, have you ever heard of Dearborn Denim? They make well made, affordable, made in the USA jeans. Really nice jeans in my opinion. They also have a fantastic measuring system on their website.
If you haven't already, you should definetly check them out.
Try Hebtroco a small company in the UK. They make awsome canvass , moleskin and selvedge denim work trousers.
Is there a difference between Duck Canvas and Dearborn Canvas?
Carhartt do something called their Firm Duck Chore Coat but then all of their other Jackets are listed as '100% Organic Cotton 'Dearborn' Canvas'
The What and the what??? I had to read the comments to know: "warp and weft". Which is which? Where did these names derive? Denim is also thinner, which makes it softer. Duck weave does make it more weather resistant and a better choice if you want to waterproof it (tin clothing). Most carhartt and Dickies clothing that I've seen on jobsites blow out quickly. I joke that Dickies got their name because the crotch is the first place they wear out. lol
Carl, would you consider creating a clothing brand? Your detailed assessment of quality workwear and appreciation of its aesthetic, heritage and versatility would make you a potentially great designer. You're also conscious of the shortcomings of even the best of brands. From size limitations to cuts on quality over time, I feel like you could make a serious dent in the competition.
Why is work wear a thing now? Im a professional actor and now i walk around looking like a construction worker
Duct tape should refer to the metallic ducting tape, and duck tape should refer to the tape originally made out of cotton duck and tar, with a water resistant side like a duck's belly.
wearing denim pants with a denim jacket is tricky, you gotta wear contrasting washes and fades, an example is if you have a darker jacket then you wear lighter pants or vice versa,
@Becoming Godsize wear whatever you want dude, wear your Canadian tuxedo with pride and work wherever you work, dont understand why my comment offended you,
@Becoming Godsize still dont know why you're offended, I hope this day treats you well,
@Becoming Godsize I fail to follow you. This what? In the video he pokes fun at wearing denim on denim toward the end so I made a statement that it can be pulled off, yet you are telling me that it does not apply or something?
@Becoming Godsize I fail to follow you and your obsession with this, I explained why I made my comment, be an adult, let it go and move on, and again wear whatever you want
@Becoming Godsize I'm not contracting anything, if I was I'd delete it, but notice I have not, I'm right to have said what I've said and never once told you you were wrong, you have some sort of issue with me that I do not understand,
Wait, so I originally called it duck tape as a child, felt foolish when I realized it was actually called duct tape… and now you’re telling me the original name was duck tape all along?
I’ve been buying cloths and boots from the States for awhile and you’re videos help
I’m so glad, thank you!
ALL of my Carhartt double front crotches always blow out in a few months and need reinforcement on crotch.. IMO they should come reinforced in the crotch
Another couple things about duck vs. denim.
1) I always found that my denim jeans were significantly weaker when they got wet. Denim jeans aren't as strong as the Carhartt duck at any time, but when they get wet they do really poorly. From what I've seen with my Carhartt duck pants, they take as much abuse soaking wet as they do dry. If you're out in the weather, going through streams, or otherwise getting your pants wet, that's a big difference.
2) Denim typically stretches and weakens, then pulls apart before it rips. It typically takes more to rip duck fabric than denim, but duck doesn't stretch out like that--once it hits the limit, it is more likely to tear.
As for the B01s vs. most jeans, Carhartt has put some great thought into design also--the way the front pockets are sewn on are an example. Overdo it on the front pockets of a pair of Carhartts and they slowly tear at the sides, but it's barely noticeable and the pants are still usable. Do it to, say, a pair of the famous "L" brand blue jeans and it will likely rip right through the edge of the pocket and tear the whole front open (pretty much the end of the line for those jeans).
Is duck waterproof?
@@i5aiah Not really. However, Carhartt coats their duck with a water repellant finish that limits absorption initially. Kinda like "Scotchguard".
For the first few wearings/dunkings, it will limit how much the duck soaks up. But, it only makes the water bead up when they are new. After that, it just keeps it from being a sponge for a few more events. And, after that (or a good washing), they'll soak up water about like denim.
So, all in all, once you treat them like Carhartts are meant to be treated (roughed up, stained, dirty, worn, and torn), they aren't particularly water proof or repellant.
The thing I've found about Carhartt duck fabric is that, even after all the water repellency has worn off, you can get them totally soaked--and they are still damned tough. Soaking wet, they will still take a lot of abuse without letting you down--whereas the denim jeans I've had really get MUCH weaker as soon as they get wet--they're way quicker to rip/tear, so you can be out doing something with a pair of jeans you get wet that's never been a worry when they were dry and riiiipppppp--they've got a huge rip in them--which hasn't ever been an issue with my Carhartt duck clothes. And, of course, once you rip/tear/get a hole in denim, it is prone to completely blow out pretty easily even if you're super careful. Unlike Carhartt duck clothes that can have a lot of rips, tears, and holes and they'll keep standing up to more heavy abuse (even direct snags in holes) without easily enlarging or blowing out. I think a lot of it has to do with the tightness of the weave in duck vs. denim and the seeming lesser strength in some of the blue thread in denim.
They do make things that ARE designed to be waterproof in a more lasting manner, though--but those things aren't as resistant to sparks (they'll likely melt) nor will they likely take quite as much full-on abuse and rough treatment as 12 oz duck.
Still, some of their heavy duty waterproof gear will sure stand up to a lot more than your typical fancy/lightweight waterproof gear (just know that even a small hole/rip/tear in waterproof gear will let a lot of water in). So, while nobody is likely to be too worried about putting rips and tears in a pair of duck Carhartts (they're meant to go places & do things that get them ripped, torn, and worn through, right?), doing that to even super tough waterproof gear may necessitate some repairs if you wanna stay dry.
I wear almost exclusively duck canvas pants. That being said, it's really hard to beat the look, comfort and universal use of denim jeans.
I love denim but you can't run through a field of these sticker bushes we got in wa in it thats where duck comes in or you can extreme and get tin pants
We Call it Panzertape
Cool vid.
Thank you!
Just finished the video and man you nailed it in every way. As a union crane operator here in SoCal i use the exact union made in USA double knee carhartt work pants in black. Have 4 pairs in black and one in the traditional tan. Like you said bomb proof. And thanks to you i am working on my first pair of Gustin denim jeans from cone mills. I buy my duck sized up for movement and comfort at work and my denim the correct size in a strait or boot cut to get nice natural fades. Thanks for the post. Will be saving this link to share with people that just haven’t quite figured out the difference yet. Night
Damn man, thanks so much! I LOVE these double knee Carhartts, and the only time they failed me is when I knelt in some battery acid accidentally. Are you running tower cranes out in SoCal? My uncle works for Bay Crane out of his local and gets to play with some awesome toys, but I don't know I'd ever get in a tower crane. I have run power to a few in my time though! Thanks for watching!
Carl Murawski no tower crane for me yet... i work in the truck crane side and run hydros from about 275t and down. Currently i go out on our Manitex 40t boom truck. It’s a cute little crane and can be fun to run.
Carl, I love you but you can't disrespect John Denver like that. His style inspires the cowboy in all of us. They were great. Great video other than that though!
Hahaha fair enough!
I like duck coveralls and coats but I prefer denim jeans
the dutch word is pronounced more like dook like look, this is what oe is pronounced like in dutch
What do you think about LCKing’s chore coat that you are wearing? How do they fit?
I like the way it fits, and this is the first time I've worn a medium since the 1990s. This is more of a shirt/jacket than proper coat, but I appreciate its construction and overall look. It can be a bit restricting but that will loosen over time as duck canvas tends to do when it breaks in. Overall I'd say if you're wearing it casually use your chest measurement to order, if you want to use it for work order a size up so you're able to stretch and move.
Great video. I never knew the difference between duck canvas and denim. Thanks !
Happy to help!
Whats the difference between duck and firehose? I got a few pairs from Duluth trading and love it
I think their use of the term "firehose" really refers to the gauge of the fibers. It's a coarser cotton fabric in a plain weave which they've decided to call firehose.
If you double denim I question your character lol. No offense but only a certain type of person rocks that combo and in my experience they are usually silly individuals.
Not a fan of denim. Too hot, unravels easy, and no abrasion resistance. A pair of twill janitor pants will outlast 5 pairs of jeans. Duck is like two kinds of fabric, armor when new , light and breathable when worn. Duck doesn't get that clammy feeling inside after a couple days of wear. I just wish they would stop putting that big thick hem in the inseams.
Looking for a wind & water resistant layer to wear over wool that is also quiet like wool. Does anybody know which fabric(s) are most wind/water resistant or at least much better than thick wool outerwear (like 26oz woven wool). So far conidering moleskin, canvas & denim.
Thanks!
I don't have any denim jackets but I plan on getting some to wear with chinos/khakis for that same reason... I may be Canadian but I don't dig the Canadian tuxedo look lol
Duck with spandex woven in. To die for. It doesn’t always last quite as long as the 100% cotton stuff tho
I prefer Duck fabric for my pants, but own and wear denim as well. However, I prefer Dickies brand duck and denim for riding horses. The inside seam is the thin flat stitching like a pair of Wrangler Cowboy Cuts instead of the knee eating triple stitch welt of Carhartt or Levi. The advent of the cell phone also made carpenter pants in both denim and duck much more practical in the modern world. Makes me cringe to see a smartphone shaped "Copenhagen ring" in the back pocket of non-carpenter style denim. This relegated traditional cut jeans for dressier situations so I can wear sport coat to stash the phone.
Terrific video
Thank you!
I hope you get actual motorcycle gear, abrasion resistance of fabrics for motorcycles is different compared to work wear. Stay safe!