Hey everyone
Anyone have any experience with them and/or thoughts on them?
I love the whole made in America/buy better and less often thing. I stumbled across these guys over the weekend in an article from entrepreneur magazine touting the best Kickstarter companies.
Background/context:
I have a few items from American Giant, including a zip up hoodie, and I'm certainly a fan of theirs. I especially love their standard crew neck sweatshirt. Their hoodie is certainly far better than most I've owned in the past but I can't decide if I agree w/ Slate.com that it's the best hoodie ever made. The construction is fantastic but the fabric actually isn't what I would consider "heavy." Don't get me wrong, I love this hoodie. However, it simply wont work in the colder months (at least not in the NE), and as a result, I am looking around for a heavier version.
Current Thoughts:
The flint and tinder hoodie is 18oz fabric vs. the ~13oz fabric of American Giant so it may be what I'm looking for. Additionally, they seem to be getting good reviews and offer a 10yr warranty on their hoodies. I'm a fan of raglan sleeves and I appreciate the simple design. However, I'm not sure I trust the company. The video's I've watched seem a bit "forced," or at least mildly disingenuous. I guess I just don't get a great vibe. They started out trying to make the perfect pair of underwear?? Also, I just found out the owner is a former Real World contestant and I can't help but question his core objectives in this endeavor, let alone his business savvy. The 10 yr warranty is obviously only as strong as the business that backs it.
I suppose what I'm looking for is unbiased insight/perspective on the hoodies. It would be fantastic if someone could compare the Flint and Tinder hoodies with American Giant, but I realize that may be a lot to ask. Either way, I welcome any additional thoughts.
Thanks in advance!
Anyone have any experience with them and/or thoughts on them?
I love the whole made in America/buy better and less often thing. I stumbled across these guys over the weekend in an article from entrepreneur magazine touting the best Kickstarter companies.
Background/context:
I have a few items from American Giant, including a zip up hoodie, and I'm certainly a fan of theirs. I especially love their standard crew neck sweatshirt. Their hoodie is certainly far better than most I've owned in the past but I can't decide if I agree w/ Slate.com that it's the best hoodie ever made. The construction is fantastic but the fabric actually isn't what I would consider "heavy." Don't get me wrong, I love this hoodie. However, it simply wont work in the colder months (at least not in the NE), and as a result, I am looking around for a heavier version.
Current Thoughts:
The flint and tinder hoodie is 18oz fabric vs. the ~13oz fabric of American Giant so it may be what I'm looking for. Additionally, they seem to be getting good reviews and offer a 10yr warranty on their hoodies. I'm a fan of raglan sleeves and I appreciate the simple design. However, I'm not sure I trust the company. The video's I've watched seem a bit "forced," or at least mildly disingenuous. I guess I just don't get a great vibe. They started out trying to make the perfect pair of underwear?? Also, I just found out the owner is a former Real World contestant and I can't help but question his core objectives in this endeavor, let alone his business savvy. The 10 yr warranty is obviously only as strong as the business that backs it.
I suppose what I'm looking for is unbiased insight/perspective on the hoodies. It would be fantastic if someone could compare the Flint and Tinder hoodies with American Giant, but I realize that may be a lot to ask. Either way, I welcome any additional thoughts.
Thanks in advance!