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chemical consequences
CHEMICAL CONSEQUENCES ARE LONG TERMI am an old guy and I live only with Cookie so I as entertainment keep my TV running while I am home mostly to the various history and science channels. However they all have one thing in common and that is commercials. Most of the commercials deal with medicines for any number of ailments. They [...]
dangerous chemicals and cancer
CHEMICALS KILLDurable water repellentFluorine-containing durable water repellent makes a fabric water-resistant.Durable water repellent, or DWR , is a coating added to fabrics at the factory to make them water-resistant (hydrophobic). Most factory-applied treatments are fluoropolymer based; these applications are quite thin and not always effective. Durable water repellents are commonly used in conjunction with waterproof breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex [...]
consumers beware
TO HELL WITH THE CONSUMERIt is the consumer who is responsible for the economy being robust or not. It is the manufacturers who supply the retailers with products to be consumed. It is the manufacturers who in many cases that are controlled by the some retailers, and here I will be specific, retailers of outdoor products who want the [...]
why american companies have a poor reputation with consumers
THE PROBLEM WITH U.S.A. COMPANIESAbout the Muck Boot Co.It all started with a universal problem – muck. Wet, messy, muddy, dirty muck. We were determined to find a solution for keeping our feet warm and dry through it all. We began, out of necessity, to build premium, protective, reliable boots that offer exceptional comfort in every element. That’s how [...]
do you really want to subject youself to cancer
CARCINOGENIC CHEMICALSYesterday I wrote about chemicals that are applied to fabrics that we humans wear most days of our lives. They I believe all are probably the catalyst to activate cancer.I have been told by doctors we all have cancer in our bodies and it is I believe in a latent state.Latent; Pathology: (Of an infectious agent or [...]
Chemicals to Hurt You
TESTIMONIALS & OTHER INFORMATIONDear Jerry,Sir, all of the products you produce are a plus!!! Last October, I purchased a DucksBack sweater and Sun Walkers, both items perform just as you said!!! Warm and dry! ☺I have worked in the nonwoven and F.R.P. composites industry for 45 years plus, marine, tanks and custom parts. I have worked in marketing, sales; I [...]
More Knowledge Has Come to Me
MORE ABOUT CHEMICALS APPLIED TO FABRICSI was speaking with a friend who had until recent years when he retired been the person who ran the manufacturing facility of a company Holubar located in Boulder Co. I met Terry in the mid 1960’s. Holubar made in their day the best down sleeping bags and clothing money could buy. [...]
Ducksback Sale + Do Not Use Polyester Fabrics for Sleeping Bags!
WHY WIGGY’S DOES NOT USE POLYESTER FIBER FABRICS “Polyester is flammable. Synthetic fibers such as polyester behave differently when they burn. They are flammable, and will burn at a temperature of 350 degrees C and will melt and drip. The dripping is like solder. So it supports combustion. It should never be used for tents or sleeping bags. Nylon will char and [...]
helping the us and canadian governments
YOU CAN TRY TO HELP THE MILITARY BUT MOSTLY YOU WILL FAILRecently the military put out a solicitation for hand wear that will perform with in a temperature range of 32 degrees and -60 degrees F. Upon reading the solicitation requirements I chose to write to each of the two contacts listed.Being the only domestic manufacturer of extreme [...]
Excess Inventory Available
EXCESS INVENTORYFor over a year I was manufacturing all of the vacuum packed survival kits for the U.S. Air Force. Now that the contract is complete I have 4 items left in inventory.Each of these products is made in one size. 10 pair of mittens: regular price $183.00 / sale price $137.2538 Insulated head covers: regular price $67.00 / [...]