Work Clothing

Check out Randy A. from Fairview West Virginia, he is wearing a fire retardant coverall that has reflective striping on it. Randy is a subcontractor for CNX Gas, and is required to wear safety clothing. In this dark photo you can see how effective the striping is.

Randy buys much of his Carhartt clothing at Hammels in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia and says that “Carhartt is more rugged than anything else I have ever bought” .  Some of his Carhartt favorites are denim snap shirts, jeans and unlined bib overalls.

Mark Koscevic , a bricklayer/contractor, from Wellsburg West Virginia says he chooses Carhartt brand  because they are “great quality and are tough and warm”.  Some of his favorites on the job are his washed duck jacket with sherpa lining and his work dry base layer  and for off the job he likes his 1889 series jeans and canvas  shirts. He is a repeat customer at Hammel’s and says ” I invest in Carhartt work clothes because they last allot longer” and ” I buy here because Ms. Hammel is knowledgeable about the products and she is very helpful”

Mark has been a bricklayer for over 25 years and has been a supervisor on industrial jobs  and over the years he says he has observed hundreds of men wearing the Carhartt label.

Now that spring is upon us and things are beginning to thaw, it is time to start adjusting your work clothing accordingly. In many locations around the US, the days that require a Carhartt insulated bib are now behind us. As the weather steadily heats up, it is important to have a variety of options to stay comfortable in any climate.

Since I am a devout Carhartt advocate, many of my other clothing options are from their catalog. While the insulated overalls are retired until next year, a vest or pair of lightweight overalls is ideal for the spring. Also be sure to have some sort of waterproofed protection, especially if you live in a damp climate like the Pacific Northwest.

The Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Field Formation, which extends through PA, NY, OH, and WV, is a part of the Devonian Black Shale Field. It extends 575 miles and has a thickness of up to  900 feet. Two university professors issued a survey  which states that they believe the Marcellus Natural Gas Shale Field could hold up to 500 trillion cubic feet (TFC) of  natural gas, 50 (TFC) of which could be realistically recovered. 

The U.S. produces roughly 30 (TFC) of natural gas every year. If these research reports are accurate, the Marcellus Shale Deposit would be dubbed a natural gas super giant.

So that is the answer to the question… This Marcellus Shale is creating many jobs. Workers from all over are here in full force. The work is hard and dirty and Carhartt brand work clothing is more popular than ever.

What used to be a fairly quiet county in the northern panhandle of   West Virginia has turned into a “Hot Spot”.  The local newspaper headlines on March 7, 2010 read ” Marcellus Shale will forever change the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia.” I am beginning to believe the talk.

Everyday I meet new workers at the Carhartt shop (Hammel’s) and ask them where they are from and how long they will be working here.  Allot of them come from Texas and Louisiana and some feel they will be moving their families here to stay. Many are working 6 or 7 – 12 hour days!

In my opinion, “The rush in On!” for these companies to push at this rate. We will see in the coming months if the pace continues, one thing I am  sure of  is that  it has helped the local economy.

Why do I love retail? Happy Carhartt customers!!  Jerall Farris is from Midland Texas and his work has brought him to West Virginia…Lucky Guy!

Jerall works for Dawson Geophysical, Inc.  His company acquires and analyzes 3-d seismic data used in determining whether subsurface geologic conditions appear favorable for the accumulation of oil and natural gas.

When asked why he chooses Carhartt clothing, Jerall says “It’s the Best!” He wears Carhartt both on and off the job and some of his favorites are beanies, sweatshirts and t-shirts.

In closing this interview Jerall wanted to add ” Go Longhorns”  and for me to be sure to inform everyone that the camera adds 10# !”

Meet R.Strawn from Pleasant Valley West Virginia.  Mr. Strawn is a shop teacher and he wears Carhartt clothing for both work and leisure. Some of his favorites are jeans, shirts, and bibs. He claims ” You can’t wear them out!”  

When asked why he buys his Carhartt clothing at Hammels in Pleasant Valley, he responded “Convenience, price & friendly service”

FFA “Future Farmers of America” has been around since 1928 and boast over  507,763 members in 7,439 chapters throughout all 50 states, Puerto Rico,  and the Virgin Islands.

In 1928 during the National Livestock Judging Contests, 33 students from 18 states establish the Future Farmers of America to provide leadership training for farm boys. 

During this first annual convention, Leslie Applegate is elected president and dues are set at 10 cents annually. 

Today the FFA dues are around $5.00 for state and $5.00 for national. 

In 1988 the name of the organization was changed to the National FFA Organization to reflect the expanding career field of Agricultural Education.

CARHARTT, manufacturer of  quality work clothing for over 120 years, recognizes and proudly supports the FFA.

For those who have never owned or worn a Carhartt bib overall, the obsessive devotion that many have for the company is probably somewhat of a mystery. To the uninitiated, overalls probably appear to all be the same. The thing that sets Carhartt apart from the competition, however, is their intimate knowledge of their customers’ needs and dedication to producing high-quality products.

A pair of Carhartt overalls will last for several years under even the harshest conditions. Their products come with special features, such as reinforced pockets and places for kneepads. For those who go to work everyday in their Carhartts, these premium features and the company’s attention to detail makes them the obvious choice.