Work Clothing

The  year was 1889 and Hamilton had visions and goals. At only 34 years of age he was determined to set  a standard of excellence to which all others would aspire. With his humble beginnings of 4 sewing machines and 5 employees  to seven factories in the 1940′s, Hamilton’s life was filled realizing his dreams.

During his 48 year career of Carhartt clothing manufacturing, Hamilton Carhartt never let down on his original goal of setting the bar high. After his death in 1937, the business continued under the active leadership of his son Wylie.

By 1989 Carhartt celebrates 100 years  in business and boasts a 4 generation span that can only be achieved if you have an outstanding product.  At the end of the day, a company with a great history, making great products.

Say that title 3 times fast!! Gotcha! One of the best things about Carhartt is that you can rely on the products to be durable, wash after wash after wash. Kitten claws are not gonna go through this kids sweatshirt very easily… lucky him! Now why is that important information you ask? Because if you are wearing a Carhartt garment out in the woods where briar’s are, you have good protection. The best protection comes from Carhartts duck material which they are famous for. Duck bib overalls are, by far, the most popular item in the line. For protection and ease of movement you can’t go wrong in a set of Carhartts.

Designed to meet your standards for comfort and built to meet industry  standards for protection. Carhartt has been at it for 120 years and they never cease in their efforts to remain the leader in the industry of work clothing manufacturing. Pleated elbows and bi-swing backs are features that add to ease of movement and comfort.

Industry standards are in place to protect workers from hazards on the job. Carhartt meets and exceeds these standards on every garment they make. Rest assured Carhartt has you covered.

This student is ready to go in her Carhartt sherpa lined coat and you’ll be sure not to miss her blaze orange hat!! Talk about a company who has something for everyone.. that’s Carhartt. From newborns to full sized men, from bib overalls to socks and hats, the selection hard working and good looking .

This mom is feeling satisfied that her little girl won’t be cold today. The good news about this coat is that I bought it a bit big and because of the storm cuff in the sleeve holding back extra sleeve length, she got 3 winters out of it. It gets better… now her younger sister wears it to sled ride in! Now if I could do so well on footwear!.

Whether you are working hard or playing hard, Carhartt has you protected. This little lady is hard at it and keeping warm is not a concern. Oh to be young again!

A set of Insulated Carhartt coveralls is a must have if you want to function in the icy cold outdoors. All in one piece you are set and ready for action. Snow sculptures have gotten to be a thing of the past since we don’t receive the snowfall that our grandfathers were accustomed to, and when we get a good snow it doesn’t last. But we will keep the Carhartts ready and waiting for when we get the opportunity to get out and play.

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.

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. 

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 a privilege to own a piece of God’s green Earth and to be able to transform it into a garden. In this case a flower garden featuring over two dozen bushel basket sized hostas. My father in his trusty Carhartt bib overalls mounts his good old Massey Ferguson tractor and proceeds to till the soil to a sand like texture. Next my fun begins with the planting phase, and for the next several years I can admire the results of the efforts made. Small financial investment…priceless return.

The show looks fancy and it is, but behind the scenes are poop-er scoopers in bib overalls and main braiders in t-shirts and jeans and lots of people getting dirty for these beautiful giants. In the end they still have that distinctive horse smell.. just like the real work horses 50 years ago. 

There are eight horses on each team, but ten horses travel to provide alternates for the hitch as needed. Professional handlers accompany each team. Often, one handler has night duty to provide round-the-clock care for the horses. Transportation for each hitch requires three 50-foot semis. Two carry the horses, the third transports a red, white and gold beer wagon and other equipment.  The horses’ comfort is enhanced with air-cushion suspension and thick rubber flooring, and cameras in the trailers enable the drivers to watch the horses during transport. The team stops each night at local stables.
Two obedience-trained Dalmatian dogs also travel with each hitch, a Budweiser tradition since the 1950s. Historically, the role of the dogs was to guard the wagon and protect the team while the driver went inside buildings to make deliveries.

In the early to mid- twentieth century, horses truly were workers. The term horse power comes from this time. Advocates of animal rights could attest to how the animals were on occassion overworked or  mistreated in the fields.  Farming was hard work and had to be done. Truth be known, many farmers had special bond with their work horses and it went both ways. Although clad in bib overalls covered in dirt and grime was commonplace, on occasion in the good ole days they got shined up and went to town or to a fair parade. Horse drawn wagons have always been admired and today the Clydesdale’s have no idea how good they have it.  

The Budweiser Clydesdale’s were first introduced to the public on April 7, 1933, to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. The hitch proceeded to carry the first case of post-Prohibition beer from the St. Louis brewery in a special journey down Pestalozzi Street in St. Louis.

Living on a farm means work year-round. The jobs that need done change with the seasons and so does the type of work clothing, but one thing that is seen year round are bib overalls. Summertime work can be hot and dusty like putting up hay or harvesting other crops and that is when a light weight pair of denim bibs is exactly what most farmers wear. They don’t restrict your movement or bind around the waist, and the best part is that they are cooler than jeans.

Equally important are the lined bibs for winter. Protection and warmth while feeding the animals hay and grain that you harvested 6 short months prior.. before we know it spring comes and we are back to sowing seed.

The picture evokes a peaceful calm feeling, but in fact, farming  is some of the hardest work around. Thank God for farmers!