[amayausers] Re: Sanmar Jackets
- From: "HK Acree" <hkacree@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 07:55:37 -0800
I use the Slim Line from Melco. A clamping device has really taken the pain
out of doing heavy jackets.
Herb
Royal Embroidery
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linen Barn" <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 7:48 AM
Subject: [amayausers] Re: Sanmar Jackets
> Jo,
>
> I use the ICTCS-2 http://www.hooptechproducts.com/itcs2.html w/ 6x6 hoop
> for
> fronts. I use the regular double thick wood hoops for the backs. Never
> had
> any trouble hooping a carhartt back. I mostly use the clamp for any
> jackets
> w/ pockets that are in the way of hooping or for the real thick arctic
> jackets casue they are so thick and slippery.
>
> They do have a large ICTCS-3 w/ a 13" x 9" window in it.
> http://www.hooptechproducts.com/itcs3.htm
>
> The slimline with the 6.5 x 5 would probably work great for Carhartts. I
> don't think they had the slimline out yet when I bought my 2nd system.
> http://www.hooptechproducts.com/slim_line.htm
>
>
> Aaron Sargent
> The Linen Barn
> linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 541-770-2957
> Medford, OR
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jo Leftwich" <leftwichjo@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 6:05 AM
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: Sanmar Jackets
>
>
>> Aaron, What clamping system are you using for the
>> Carhartts?
>> JO
>>
>> --- Linen Barn <linen@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Carhartt is mostly made overseas as well with a few
>>> items made in USA such
>>> as some of their blue jeans.
>>>
>>> I have quite a few customers who insist on Carhartt
>>> brand and don't mind
>>> paying the money for them cause they know they are
>>> worth the $$$. I like
>>> them cause there is a better margin on them, even
>>> though they can be a bit
>>> of a pain to hoop sometimes. SInce getting the
>>> larger clamping system to
>>> sew above pockets and in hard areas they have become
>>> much easier.
>>>
>>> For a less expensive carhartt "type" jacket I use
>>> Tri-Mountain. They are
>>> great quality and a good price and they have several
>>> styles to choose from.
>>> If you are looking for USA made Carhartt type
>>> jackets there is a place
>>> called Ozark that has several styles of duck jackets
>>> that are real nice. I
>>> have ordereed these for my union electrician who
>>> gets as much USA made stuff
>>> as possible unless the quality is real poor (hats)
>>> then we buy overseas and
>>> pull the labels :)
>>>
>>> Aaron Sargent
>>> The Linen Barn
>>> linen@xxxxxxxxxxx
>>> 541-770-2957
>>> Medford, OR
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Roland R. Irish III"
>>> <signman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 6:38 AM
>>> Subject: [amayausers] Sanmar Jackets
>>>
>>>
>>> > From what we see on the labels, the Sanmar
>>> 'Challenger' jackets are
>>> > made in Vietnam, and the Farm Work Jacket is made
>>> in China.
>>> > Someone was inquiring so I checked. Other jackets
>>> probably made in
>>> > other countries, I remember seeing Pakistan on one
>>> label.
>>> > In the last 10 years about 90% of the 'big names'
>>> went overseas, to
>>> > 'territories' or just outright off shore
>>> production in sweatshops.
>>> > Hanes, Jerzees, all of them....shut down US plants
>>> all over the country.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> Jo
>> Just Sew It Custom Embroidery
>>
>
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