Frigid Conditions
Long-lasting
Jackets may only be used a few months out of the year, but they need to stay sturdy while on a hanger in the summer or on a freezing body in the winter. According to Jonathan Walther, operations manager for Nucom, New Hope, Minn., top-grain cowhide leather is one of the most durable materials for outerwear. "Leather is a natural material composed of millions of fiber bundles wound together to create strength and durability," he said. "Normally a high-quality Burk's Bay leather jacket will last a lifetime with minimal care." Robert Klein, president of Pella Products Inc., Pella, Iowa, added cotton and poly/cotton blends as other long-lasting wears. "We use a lot of 100 percent cotton duck, which is favored for it long wear, low melting point, and breathable comfort," he said. "We also use polyester/cotton blended fabrics, which are more abrasion-resistant than all cotton, and have a longer lifespan."
- Companies:
- Hanes Printables
- Pella Products