What Happened To Carhartt?

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[@JoeyDecay]

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[@Sam-Icy]

I love your in-depth reviews man. Keep up these amazing videos. All the cuts and edits make all your vids so well produced, Its really nice watching. There's very rarely a boring moment

[@c64116]

Look into this PLEASE! Carhart release a jacket in 2017, It was High quality like the ones our dads bought when we were kids. They discontinued it in 2019. such a short time right? I remember the model started with a B. Bernard, or something.. i have one, but i stupidly cut the tags off it. never thought id talk about it.. Never thought their quality would go down....

[@justjon9180]

I still remember seeing my dad with his Stanley thermos and Carhartt jacket going to work. Never thought of them as fashion that's for sure.

[@stealthiestboy]

It's fascinating see work wear become fashion over time. Lots of Japanese brands are obsessed with classic American workwear from the 30s and 40s for instance.

[@JoeyDecay]

Yeah, I saw my dad going to work like that as a young boy and I'm like, that's cool dad. Then I got in the trades and there's a lot more too it. But my dad is still cool. He did become a Chicago fireman for over 20 years but had to retire due to a heart issue and now he's back to his old trade as a linesman. Which is way cooler imo. Even though he's still an electrician...😂 jk we love our sparks.

[@robzsarmy5471]

@@stealthiestboy Workwear has always been fashion I mean jeans are workwear clothes and everyone wears it

[@stealthiestboy]

@@robzsarmy5471 we all know clothing is inherently fashion, but workwear was originally intended for, well work. Not just for expensive fashion brands.

[@ramtrucks721]

And if he worked for them.. he would have been fired for not taking the poison jab...fck Carhartt

[@MCJSA]

Free repairs also allows Carhartt to collect data on durability to identify where they can cut and where they need to build quality going forward. So, they are paying for information from you that helps them produce better products. Win, win.

[@coppertopv365]

I never knew they would fix there old coats. I got one with holes on the sleeve I may consider sending in, seeing if they will repair it. It's near 30 years old

[@bradleylovej]

That is actually genius. Good observation

[@matroxman11]

Brilliant

[@redswift31]

As a blue collar worker from the Midwest I have to say yes modern Carhartt is great and holds up very well to wear and tear.

[@NYSeaNile]

yes they do. My older jackets are warmer for some reason. Just something I've noticed.

[@robzsarmy5471]

In Europe we got not normal Carhartt just the Fashion version (WIP)

[@vagitarian8527]

@@robzsarmy5471 wrong, i got two regular Carhartt jackets, traditional coat and sawtooth parka in Poland

[@yourneighborhoodxenos]

Yeah, I left a comment on the Short that led me into this bigger video. I have a J130-M made in Mexico, just the standard farming jacket here in the Midwest. Was $100, and is almost just like the Carhartt I remember as a kid. Almost all the complaints he had of this jacket weren't an issue in mine.

[@adamr63]

@@robzsarmy5471 Depends where. You can get much of the classic lines in any EU countries.

[@CarlMurawski]

Hey man, thanks for the shoutout! I’m actually heading to Detroit to visit the Carhartt archive in June, I can certainly ask the question about the shell material. I do know that they changed their lining because the old lining was actually insanely low quality. It was chosen for the durability as you mentioned, but was very close to car trunk lining in quality. While I have a very special connection to my J97, in my opinion the best Detroit jacket ever was the 6QLJ with the red nylon quilt lining. Love your videos bro, nicely done! I’ll try to get some more answers from the source on my trip to the archive (which I really hope is in a cool cement vault with a big iron door and some dude named Boris guarding it).

[@ElevatedSkins]

Gotta get you a Carhartt vault suit

[@kevinorr6880]

Carl is always good for getting the rest of the info! I love this young guys style of video and review.

[@CarlMurawski]

@@kevinorr6880 nah, you can’t trust that Carl guy…

[@kevinorr6880]

@@CarlMurawski He can't throw a hat worth a darn, but a solid worker.

[@chrishayes5755]

carhardt is a lgbtq+ brand that doesn't represent blue collar workers. funny how carhardt was into forcing vaccines and masks on people, yet 95% of blue collar guys I know were against it. sadly they're too dumb to do any kind of brand research and continue to support.

[@c64116]

When i was a kid, my dad had a Carhartt. And when I seen my uncle had one as well, i said as a kid, "you have my dads jacket." When i was 14 or 15, i asked my dad if i could wear his jacket. Later that year he bought me one. That was for sure a core memory I will try to pass on.

[@Sanguivore]

Meanwhile, my stepdad has been stealing *my* Carhartt jackets my whole life. xD That's alright though; he gets cold easily and they keep him warm and protected while he works, so that's all that matters to me.

[@salazam]

*saw

[@j9363078]

@@salazamseent

[@bradleylovej]

Kinda the same story. My dad and stepmom loved Carhartt and bought me one when I was a teenager. Had that jacket 20 years. I was making conversation with my dad a few months ago and I said I was thinking about replacing that old Carhartt. He was like, "Why? Don't do that." Bear in mind, he used to work in a Carhartt with a blown out front pocket that had gotten drenched in battery acid.

[@p1mpmasterbackhand]

As a blue collared worker. I think some of the criticism carhartt gets comes from people wearing it as a fashion piece, instead of what it’s meant for. which I don’t have a problem with. But, I’ve seen people blame the quality coming down due to them believing they are catering to non blue collared workers.

[@UpperCumberlandGamers]

Could there be a third type of people who aren't necessarily blue collared workers that are looking for some clothes that are more durable than what they are used to?

[@p1mpmasterbackhand]

@@UpperCumberlandGamers yeah, for sure. It’s smart, get some durable work pants that can last way longer being worn for daily use. Personally I don’t wear work clothing outside of work due to comfortability. But I know a lot of people who like wearing heavier clothes

[@UpperCumberlandGamers]

@@p1mpmasterbackhand I mean, it is becoming an issue with a lot of companies cutting corners so that the clothing that they make lasts less in a sort of planned obsolescence program. I've personally noticed this with my clothing where old clothing just seems to be more durable than new clothing.

[@p1mpmasterbackhand]

@@UpperCumberlandGamers yeah I have too. I usually buy the cheap clothing from target, because I’ve realize it last just as long as name brand stuff these days.

[@connorhart7597]

​@@UpperCumberlandGamers if you get some good solid work pants, you'll rarely have to actually wash them, which wears denim out pretty good, as well as other materials like whatever chinos are. Aside from that, I'm not *actively* a blue collar guy, but cmon now I was an infantryman for 4 years and done construction for a few years on top of that. There's absolutely nothing wrong with not being blue collar but wanting more durable clothes than aren't mass produced as cheaply as humanly possible without any care for quality or durability. For underwear/shirts, look into the George brand at Walmart, and carhartt is the gold standard, but dickies and a few others are fairly solid. Carhartt is like the Toyota and dickies is Ford. Both serviceable, will do the job no problem, but one has more thought and care put into it, if that makes sense.

[@maxvanhaagen7009]

Great video. About the pockets, please consider that when you work with the jacket, the pocket is going to be filled with screws and dust and other trash. In my experiance it is nice to be able to flip it out to empty all the little particles. It is not that important but I wanted to share. Great video

[@Sanguivore]

That is a great point and I agree!

[@TheRabbitHasLanded]

The woodchips that get into it suck for sure

[@surf6009]

I take the small Dirt Devil power

[@surf6009]

Any vacuum to suck the crap outta the pockets.

[@redmond9653]

One thing I liked about some of the older Carhartts is they had numerical sizing instead of S, M, L. I wear a 38R jacket so it was easy to just look for a 38R Carhartt and it would fit. There was less of a jump between sizes so it was easier to find a perfect fit. My J01 and J02 from the late 2000s are size 38.

[@salazam]

What are you, hinting at birthday present ideas? Why do we care what your size is?

[@Gabaghoul0000]

I'd love to see a work pants comparison video between Dickies Ben Davis, Carhaart etc.

[@joe_ferreira]

Duluth

[@dial1115]

Carl Murawski did one or two videos doing just this

[@drjekelmrhyde]

It's like 50 different models of Dickies now.

[@9648741]

1620 and orgin review be nice

[@MelHyde]

This!

[@jamestremblett1875]

Levi's, Filson and Dickies. They all used to occupy the space that Carhartt exists in now, but they've all transformed into different companies for different customers. Carhartt WILL drop their quality because the masses are less demanding, and they won't bother sending the clothes in for repair because they'd rather buy new stuff anyway, which is great for business. Eventually a new company, like Blaklader, will take their place as Carhartt pivots into more of a lifestyle brand, like Patagonia.

[@MrTAGGER88]

Patagonia is still pretty good. I think North Face is a better example of Enshittification

[@sneauxday7002]

Patagonia makes good stuff still

[@hansmemling7605]

Patagonia is still good but the clock is ticking ever since they got bought out by a different company.

[@userer4579]

@@MrTAGGER88 "Patagonia is still pretty good." True, but because of the name you're getting a "pretty good" item but you're paying a premium item price.

[@hastyscorpion]

Ok but you are not basing that on evidence specific to Carhartt based on this video the new jacket is just better.

[@koryleach9660]

About 20 years ago I bought Carhartt Extreme coat and bibs. I still wear them on occasion when it’s REALLY cold outside and I’m doing work. They are extremely durable. But I am also more prone to wearing more “style” than utilitarian clothing now in my 50s.

[@petercharron3268]

I’m a 75 year old from St Lawrence County on the NY Canadian border. My image of Carhart from my childhood is a dairy barn at 4am in February at -10F. A single light bulb hangs from the barn ceiling, steam rises from the dairy cows, barn cats avoid the cows streaming urine, and the farmer wears his trusty Carhart. Now I see a Carhart store in the Lafayette Mall in Paris or a guy in his Range Rover in Marin County CA.

[@CG-yq2xy]

For whatever it's worth, there are still plenty of Upstate NY farmers and farmhands that still choose Carhart over anything else.

[@erindixon2877]

Here in rural Nebraska, carhartt products get worn until they are broken down so much that even repaired, they’d still be worn out. As long as they still zip and don’t have giant holes, they get worn.

[@salazam]

Maybe you shouldn't have moved to California.

[@Koyomix86]

@@salazamYou know California isn’t all hipsters and billionaires right? Plenty of working people all over this state.

[@salazam]

@@Koyomix86 I live there. It's mostly mexicans.

[@1114gabby]

I will say this about Carhart quality- a few years ago I climbed down a roadside embankment through a thicket of briars to do a rescue on an accident in the middle of winter during a snow storm. When I climbed out of that mess and later looked at my jacket...not a mark or a tear and I stayed warm the whole time. If I had been wearing anything else in my jacket collection it would have been shredded. I give Carhart a 10/10 on toughness.

[@dakotaslt232001]

Pre2021 J133? I go through hell cutting wood with mine and it still looks almost new. It is from 2009.

[@jamie.777]

I have insulated duct carhart Over alls from 2005. There still used and still no holes. I have a acre of wet land and I wear those when I clear brush, I have lots thorn vines, my insulated overalls are like 😅body armer, nice cushion and the thorn won't rip or scratch the fabric. Its great when I have to kneel down , u get a little padding from insulation and the duct fabric

[@dakotaslt232001]

@@jamie.777 My Yukon Extremes J133 does me well.

[@1114gabby]

@jamie.777 cant beat them!

[@ThrowingItAway]

The term you're looking for with the J97 is that it's interlined rather than lined. This tends to add more structure to the jacket as the liner also supports the outer fabric. While it's not as clean as a liner, it has more benefits in a work piece.

[@Mr-Merchant.]

Watch guy here, followed you to this channel many years back, not really into clothes but I like watching you talk about anything and I have learned a lot! Just wanted to say wow, when did you get 126k subs, I'm so happy to see you doing so well and any updates on Taylor, I'm low key invested.

[@salazam]

gay

[@bradleylovej]

I have a Carhartt from the early 2000s that my dad bought me because he was a sheet rocker and loved their jackets. The jacket is black, and though its held its color remarkably well, its faded around the zipper and cuffs, the cuffs are starting to get small holes, the zipper pull broke off years ago so its a pain to zip and unzip it. When I mentioned I was thinking about buying another Carhartt and retiring that one, my dad was like, "Why?" And I started thinking about it. That jacket got me through winters in Boston for grad school, sheet rocking with my dad, and just basically 20 years of abuse. Definitely keeping this one. It's honestly still an amazing jacket after all these years.

[@ajfelling]

Update 11/24: the Carhartt website redirects searches for the J140 - the active-jac - to their model 106673 (listed as formerly the J140) which only says imported. Looks like the Active-Jac is no longer made in USA, making the B01 double knee pants the last main American made item

[@MFSHECKS]

There’s really a difference in the zippers carhartt actually made the hole rounded so you can pull from a 360 degree angle, because they got feed back that the old zipper used to break when you pulled them up from an angle

[@Jsarson1976]

Carhart WIP are more durable and have never skimped on quality. I am European and WIP in Europe is seen as very durable and not throw away clothes, my coats, jeans and T-shirts last years and years and years. Best clothes I have ever bought in my life and will not buy anything else.

[@hansmemling7605]

But you pay way more for WIP than for carhartt for essentially the same materials. The main differentiator being the fit. Wip has better fit.

[@RavusNox-z5i]

Yep. I am French and checked out WIP, it's definitely TOUGH AF. But not exactly fashion clothing IMHO. It's definitely workwear. Everything is very heavy and thick.

[@thh420]

the Carhardt WIP stuff we get is walmart grade flimsy. my nephews tore in the washer on the first wash. single stitched fashion line type stuff.

[@Koyomix86]

@@hansmemling7605Well it’s only WIP in Europe so it’s not like they have a choice

[@Jsarson1976]

@@thh420disagree as that’s never happened to any of my WIP clothes.

[@redacted1462]

I got the best of both worlds. I have a model which is around 10-15 years old. Nice thick material with corduroy collar from before the redesigned detroit, but it has the modern collar snaps.

[@redacted1462]

And it's got the pocket lining!

[@salazam]

@@redacted1462 Good for you.

[@mpukas]

The Detroit Jacket is one of my favorite pieces ever. I've had a couple from the late 90's (older version) to early 00's (newer-ish version, but not the new version). I could seconds at a Carhartt Outlet for around $50. Back then I used to wear my clothes waaaay too big, and the jackets were oversized. I eventually got rid of them. Now I sooooooo wish I kept them (I also had a brown duck Type III blanket lined jacket, that I still wish I had). I've ordered and returned the modern Detroit Jacket. It's a travesty. They've neutered it. I'm interested in the W.I.P. version(s) but they're asking a lot for it. I may get one just for nostalgia. _______ Great video! Well done.

[@felixchow4662]

WIP is overpriced for sure. But I treat it as not a fast fashion, so I don't need to worry they go out of trend. Or I wear them to work anyways, so I still win in the long run paying a bit extra. I inter-change both mainline and WIP items and I am happy with both.

[@Sanguivore]

Have you seen the "Re-Engineered" Detroit? I saw another commenter mention them, and it's much closer in fit to the original.

[@felixchow4662]

I heard of that from some other review. But that one seems doesn't have the blanket liner instead of a regular mesh for not as cold weather. But cutting and stitching wise they are close to original Detroit jacket without the drop tail. Very alike Autumn version of the WIP style

[@Sanguivore]

@@felixchow4662 Thanks for the additional details! I wasn't sure what the liner was like on that one. Hopefully they do an extra version with the correct weight and liner soon.

[@felixchow4662]

@@Sanguivore I don't think they will. The updated version is actually more functional at a job site or working in a warehouse environment. The thinner version is really more for the looks in my book.#Carlmurawski has a very detail comparison at the end of his "Ultimate Guide to the Iconic Interstellar Jacket" Very useful information.

[@chrislail3824]

I had gotten a new carhartt winter jacket at the beginning of the season. One of the J130, it was slightly different than my previous 2 jackets. I was a little surprised by the small details put into it. Still great quality and one of my all time favorite pieces of clothing. Though I’m probably in the minority that I do cut off the small patch on the pocket.

[@patricklinkous]

Carhartt, make a Moss Green Detroit again! Hundreds of thousands of park workers have to wear Moss in uniform and Dickies is the only mainstream option.

[@ConstanzeTrn]

The variety of textures in the kislux bags is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there is something for everyone. I was also attracted by it. The price is not expensive, which is very attractive!

[@tonyd8672]

12:30 J140 & B01are imported now. last season made in usa was spring 23. pretty sure nothing is made in usa as of 2024. gloves, socks, boots, kids clothes and backpacks are licensed out to other manufacturers. new detroit drops this fall; corduroy lining instead of blanket, 25.5" back, snap adj hem.

[@jinglemyberries866]

Damn, so it is true that they have discontinued the USA made J131 and J140. I've been looking for those in a few American online stores and one of the stores said they were discontinued, but I didn't want to believe it. That's horrible news.

[@ilwill5996]

I respect your total completion of the research needed to provide this type of in depth information. Oh I'm sub'n!

[@DjamTG12345]

I love the editing and location of your videos! Also a super informative video as well.

[@_christopherjs]

I don't know how you kept your thoughts in line when splicing between so many different shots. But it sure made for an entertaining and funny video to watch. I didn't much care about the topic itself, but watched every minute.

[@artkingofwholefoods74]

My 125 is my favorite jacket. I bought the snap on hood to go with it. I’ve owned mine for almost 20 years. It’s nowhere near to looking old. The thing’s bulletproof…

[@travis2931]

There I was minding my own business, and the next thing I know, I’ve purchased another Carharrt! 😂

[@Ives1776]

I honestly like not having a pocket liner, it makes my jacket more utilitarian as I can reliably put my hand in there and grab things out. And I’ve been using a Carhartt jacket for framing/agricultural work for the last 2 years and the pockets haven’t failed or had any signs of failure.

[@UtahSustainGardening]

That floating liner on the newer jacket is considered to be higher quality from a tailoring perspective than the one that is panel sewn. The floating will have fewer friction points and allow for better fles and moving. The looser weave on the newer lining will also have more insulation value, even if it were the same thickness, because it allows for more air pockets. Taking the time to learn how to sew is a great way to improve your critiquing abilities!

[@13_13k]

Thanks for this video. It was informative and well masses. I'm a 59 year old electrician who has been in the trade starting as a grunt on job sites to a ddriver delivering tools and material to job sites to becoming an apprentice and then a journeyman commercial / industrial union electrician. I nave had my own state license and electrical contracting business for the last 13 yrs. I started this trade when I was 19 years old. I have always worn Carhardt jackets, bib coveralls, t-shirts, sweat shirts, Beanie caps, for the last 40 years. I've owned just about every style jacket from horse blanket lined to the thinner lining jackets, sleeveless vests, hooded, non hooded, black, tan, brown, olive, corduroy collar, duck collar, bib over all's in black, tan, brown, blue denim, thinner softer duck, regular duck, horse blanket lined, unlined, pants of all styles from regular duck in tan and black, to thinner cotton denim in tan, grey, olive, and blue. I have button up old school checkered short sleeved work shirts, and long sleeve thicker like flannel, solid color short and long sleeve, black Beanie, a tan duck backpack that I use as a briefcase, and more. The newer non American made stuff is okay but I try to stick with the American made stuff. The newer designs aren't great, like the pockets and liners, in the jackets. I have been going through the same types of issues with Red Wing work boots. I've been wearing them almost exclusively for over 40 yrs and they've started manufacturing most of their products in South East Asia and the quality isn't the same. It's in the details. So I buy American made styles but have run into problems of the styles I need are being made overseas so I started trying different brands like Merrill, Keen, and Luchassi work and hiking boots and they all are great and each are a different style so I have options. But, I've also got well over a thousand dollars in boots. I still wear my Red Wings more often than the others.

[@SilverOilman]

As an oilfield worker in west Texas, Carhartt FR holds up very well. I realize those are niche products made to ASNI and/or NFPA standards but I did want to still throw a point towards modern Carhartt.

[@WilliamBallow-k3t]

Will the newer Carhartt jackets fade and get a nice patina over time like the vintage ones?

[@mattblah7737]

Wash it and wear it like a man and do man things, you'll find out

[@hlheutte6554]

my dad (imagine late 50s, button up shirt, Yankees baseball cap, salomons, wayy to big hiking pants) took a selfie for me in front of the carhartt WIP store in prauge while on a trip. He asked the group of like 30, 15-22 year old dudes if they'd be ok being in the background and they're all smiling in the behind him couple giving a thumbs up, I can only wonder if theyre thinking "damn this dude's outfit is weirdly close to mine but he's a middle aged American tourist from an area where fishing is popular and I'm a European fashion bro"

[@BalearicBeatnik]

Still got a hoodie and double knee pants with the US made label in them. They are built different. Had em for a long long time. Quality was amazing back then, and hard to get in 🇬🇧 at that time

[@bluegrassman3040]

My dad always wore Carhartt bib overalls and jackets with different types of insulation during the winter. He is a retired electrician. They were always the made in USA ones and they lasted a long time. He definitely got his moneys worth out of them working outside at various power plants and industries throughout Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.

[@juliovasquez4290]

Miss you on Theo and Harris. It hasn’t been the same since you left.

[@kart182]

Agreed

[@kentan8235]

Came here to see what watch he’s wearing

[@victorkreig6089]

Goddamn dude your video production quality is insane, the timing, the music, the script, shot establishment, color grading Subbed

[@canadafree2087]

I had Mexican made Carhartt pants; triple stitched but where did it fail? The fabric split just next to the seam, and I don't even work construction.

[@bondpit8750]

Send it in for repair, or replacement, no cost to you. As long as it’s not worn out or abused, they will likely cover it.

[@micheledb]

Very appropriate choice of a Casio 5610, out and about in its environment and all-weather ops

[@Thrifty00]

Great video, love the J97 line I have 3 jackets in the model that I plan on keeping for many years.

[@Smoothjaswi]

Not sure how the algorithm got me onto this video, but whatever - nice vid. In my current rotation is a Carhart Full Swing from approximately 2016., as well as a 'Montana' like a oversized puffer jacket. Neither are as durable as the Active Jacs I wore for 20 years, but I'm not outside trying to rip holes in coats as much these days. We don't talk about all the overalls and the infinite number of stocking caps I've bought over the years.

[@MrJruta]

Tried to replace my J97 (worn to dust) with a modern. It’s not the same. Still love my new one though

[@RodCornholio]

Subscribed. Outstanding content. Excellently produced.

[@RodneySharp-wi4yv]

Anyone know a good method on getting your jackets where it sits right at the waist and the sleeves aren’t too long?

[@bondpit8750]

Go see a good tailor. Make sure to start with a jacket that fits properly across the shoulders. Someone commented earlier that they had their sleeves shortened and the back flap removed on the current edition of the Detroit jacket.

[@dniparxo]

I cant understand whats the model of the brown jacket you are wearing could you please tell me, im in love with that style :)

[@CDD420]

As a European, i got a lot of WIP products, and they are awesome, old school fits and really nice materials, but the price is ridiculous! The USA made Carhartt is very hard come by new. They need to expand more into the EU, i don't wanna pay 150€ on a summer chore coate 😭

[@Jager3699]

if you like the fit of the J97 check out the OJ6306-M form Carhartt, but it's hard to find

[@solidcake2998]

Where would one find a deadstock Carhartt J97 for $170?

[@clobberonline6812]

A vintage J97 (in red especially) is far more expensive than a new one now days !! Carhartt crazy!

[@I.am.v.vivas.]

Here in Europe IS the Moss Green one

[@AmericanSavageGarage-em2oy]

Another point for old Carhartt-the bi swing….it is totally been abandoned on the detroit….AND in their reworked detroit, they added spandex to the duck-2 points for old detroit.

[@RoyOrbisonsElvisTape]

I'm so old my first Carhartt was a size 52L Chore Coat with the wool lining, and wool lined sleeves, with the optional fire retardant treatment, and the Do Not Wash label.

[@SiangTalk]

I've watch this over and over again. Great job m. Snail

[@daleaxline6540]

What is the color of your j97? I have that very same jacket same liner and shell color but no color and size tag

[@MiguelDiaz-cj4qw]

After coming into a j65 ive definitly developed an appriciation for the design. This video definitly led me to look at the jacket when i came across it at a bin store

[@MARYUAN_]

Loving the sneaker authenticity at there. Finally a place I can trust! 🌟

[@ethanpeters9630]

Working as a carpenter I’ve gone through some clothes, and modern Carhartt pants have gone way down in toughness. I have a vintage pair I finally busted but in that time I went through 2 modern pairs(all double front)

[@paulbacklund4770]

I agree. I have a new pair of bibs. I don’t care for the the strap buckle. They won’t he the strap tight allow it to loosen. The pocket configuration is the other three sections are too short and small to hold anything. What happened to the pencil sleeve right in the middle Of the bib? It would hold a new long pencil or a short half used pencil. The zipper pocket is difficult to open and close. Non functional for my purposes. I keep my cell phone in the side leg plier pocket. That pocket needs to be slightly wider. Easy to access. The extra reinforcements at the bottom hem on the pants made the legs I won’t mention how much I miss the old green / black jeans I wore as a logger. In woods. The “can’t bust-em” style from Frisco jeans. The extra layer of fabric on the pant leg seem makes the opening inflexible and difficult to fit my size 15 feet through. It was quickly modified and pants legs now have a functional harem. I buy the pants to fit my inseam and just the bottom of the pant leg just touches my boots. The old jeans frisco would cut short and frayed with a slit along a seam. This would allow the pants to rip if caught on a limb stub or rebar. But, I digress.

[@joebast1842]

Im a pipe fitter. The duck material needs to stay heavier and stiff. It breaks in very fast if you are using the items for their intended purpose (work) and if the stuff is too flimsy it will wear out too quickly. I go through the double knee pants usually once a year, sometimes twice a year depending what type of work im mostly getting into. The only other pants I have personally used that compare are the Orgin Main jeans (Jocko Willinks brand) but they're very expensive. I think if you are wearing this sort of thing for fashion, maybe try a fabric softener or something to get it supple, or buy a used one and give it some new love

[@Laguna2013]

I have one from the '90s no idea what model # it is. Its always been to short and boxy but the details and the duck fabric were amazing

[@jbwwins]

Thanks for the video buddy, just finished my first week as a union sheet metal worker, got to listen on my drive home!

[@mattmarquardt9181]

Welcome Brother! Local 105 for 35 years….still wearing the Carhart.

[@seanlynthicum5881]

The problem is have is with the ykk zipper. On 2 Carhartt coats, my Zipper pull has broken off.

[@matroxman11]

Really thoughtful analysis and I completely agree with your conclusions

[@Hellcat71782]

I love the ending. You nailed it 100%

[@frankmelotti3477]

I have Carhartt pants warm in the winter cool in the summer however they are ripping in the front of the upper thighs does anybody know who to call to see if there's any returns or repairs

[@michaelwoodward5787]

Their quality has declined and their prices went up. Thanks NAFTA.

[@bensa6016]

Great video. I was always wondering why carhartt was still somewhat popular with enthusiats and now I know why. In my region they only sell "Work in Progress", and the quality is not good, to put it politely. So until now, I thought that was Carhartt quality. The Fashion division really tarnishes the brand, because most people will think that that is the Carhartt of today.

[@adrianseifi3285]

Hi! Hard disagree. I own a whole lotta Carhartt items, both Workwear and WIP and while I haven't done an in-depth comparison like in the vid, I feel the general quality between the two is very similar. I guess YMMV, but these are my personal thoughts.

[@J-1410]

Carhartt making things elsewhere has nothing to do with manufacturing capacity, as they have closed multiple factories in the US and moved from basically everything made here to made elsewhere and they have went downhill in durability and finish, a carhartt used to last two years on the farm, now if we get 6 months we're lucky and now they have discontinued the model we have been buying for 40 years. Its replacement is thin, in both insulation and material, meaning you have to wear a 5th layer now.

[@xxrice]

Love to see a comparison between a Carhartt and Duluth trading company product/s.

[@MitchellMaitland]

Dude you're really funny and informative also

[@warrenburke9137]

Like your video. Had a pair of Carhartt overalls from the late 80’s that over the past year have been showing their age. Have a hooded jacket from the early 90’s, still in fantastic shape. Also have overalls, pants, and a barn coat from the early 2000’s. Not sure about other people’s carhartts and other models of their clothing, but mine have been fantastic. For me, the durability is impressive.

[@scofield117]

Years ago I inherited my dad’s carhartt button up work coat. I wore it to work every cold day for years. It was by far my favorite piece of cold weather work wear, largely due to the saddle blanket liner which carried through the sleeves. It finally started to look pretty sorry so I decided to buy me a new one, but to my great disappointment the new work coat has a slick plastic feeling liner in the sleeves that seems way less durable and irritates the skin if you’ve gotten into any fiberglass or other such building materials.

[@jamesward8244]

I own more than 60 Carhartt items and have purchased many gifts. Just recently was told at a Carhartt Co store that they do not stand behind defective items. Brand new force long sleeve, Albany, NY.

[@yolanda26]

The vibe on Poizon is so chill, love scrolling through!😍

[@ThePanshow10]

We need a video like this for a wip vs og modern Detroit jackets

[@mazzeimazgaj]

What I want to say is that I spent less than $ 100 from the fake LV I bought from kislux . The quality is very good. I spent four years on the plane, the bus, and anywhere. As a rag. I specially smelled the bag and compared the stitching color. This is the most authentic I have ever seen. To this day, this bag is still very strong. Although it has been abused, the material is still great.

[@jinglemyberries866]

I've been looking for the USA made Active Jackets J131 and J140, but in some US online stores they say they're discontinued. Do you happen to know anything about that?

[@ElijahCastillo-k9o]

Purchased a brand new detroit jacket from the f/w 2021 season a couple days ago. I cut that tail off for aesthetic reasons and i do wish some stuff from the older jackets like the cuffs and the brass hardware carried over, but im not mad at it as its a nice jacket i can put a whole lot together with it and still wear it to work.

[@andreaf5102]

you should try the carhartt WIP detroit jacket, much more similar to the j97!

[@bonzocleach2496]

This young man works hard to show details on jackets that is for sure.

[@nikosilvis4568]

I’ve had a 70s carhartt chore coat a 80s carhartt Detroit jacket and a new Detroit jacket and a Duluth button up jacket and my favorite was my 70s carhartt

[@lrivera18]

Where did you buy the J97 new with tags?

[@scottb802]

@theironsnail What size are you wearing in the J97? How tall are you/built?

[@Christian_Fuhrman]

I have a new Carhartt jacket, but I still find myself wearing my dad’s 30+ year-old Carhartt jacket regularly

[@simplyseven007]

You’re killing it dude! Great content.

[@gsmitchell]

Great information, always enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@okanagan.outdoors]

Can you do a video on Canada's version of carhartt. Tough duck. Really enjoy your content. Earned ya a subscription

[@brettknoss486]

I like Key, Wrangler, or Ben Davis for denim, and Schott jackets, with LL Bean and Filson sweaters. Thinking of a Sitka merino hoodie.

[@brettknoss486]

A schott jacket gets broken in about the time a Carhart or Stormrider is ready to be thrown out.

[@charlesmarshall3362]

Great video! Thank you for this content 🤙🏾

[@themonsteraddictmmxvi1564]

From 2019-2022 i was working nights on an open shipping dock (it was basically working outdoors) in northwest Indiana. I had to endure 3 midwest winters at night. My Carhartt duck jacket and Carhartt coveralls came in clutch. If you're wearing them for their intended purpose (to keep you warm while being able to still move and work) these fuckers work like a charm. When it comes to jackets, Carhartt is the golden standard for me.

[@andysmith8544]

Anyone who runs a chainsaw wants a pocket that pulls out. Getting a pocket full of chainsaw chips out of a pocket that doesn't pull out is a PITA. I think the thing I miss most about the "old" Carhartt is their 100% cotton heavyweight crewneck sweatshirt.

[@eggycat]

One thing that does annoy me about a Detroit jacket I bought around 4 years ago is the fluff. It attracted so much lint. My old one didn’t do this at all.

[@TomDingleby]

The fit in the new Detroit jacket is so catastrophic that I switched to the CornerStone Detroit clone. It definitely inferior in build quality and lining, but it actually fits me and is certainly tough enough. It seems that the new Detroit jacket caters to fashion. I lift so I appreciate the wide sleeves and the boxy fit. But the new one is wider in the waist with smaller sleeves. It is all gut and no arms. The butt flap as you say might be designed to cover things, but then this is not the jacket for you. Carhartt has many longer jackets. I have an Active Jacket and I have no complaints there.

[@eelpharm]

Super informative (and entertaining) video. Cheers Iron Snail.

[@fabri23rsv4]

Hey Mike, I like a lot your videos, but I noticed that there's not anyone about Schott Bros. Aviator leather jacket. Can you please make one? Many thanks.

[@andreyscumpieru1371]

Ok, but what about carharrt wip? I got a Detroit lined jacket from Amsterdam, and it’s solid. Heavy, thick, and durable.

[@nmhildreth2023]

Man i had one that was passed down to me by my step dad, had the old style wool flannel liner. it was faded and beat up from years of work and it looked amazing with the patina. I gave it to a buddy of mine who used it and worked hard in it too, not sure what ever happened to it. lol

[@davidedadam6141]

And what about Super Dux fabric? Pro and cons? Thanks, and cheers from Italy 🇮🇹

[@DraconicEnergyX]

Which is stronger? A polyester lining or a wool lining(both 100%)?