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2. Oilskin - Wikipedia

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   The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898. Le Roy used worn-out sailcloth painted with a mixture of linseed oil and wax to produce a waterproof garment suitable to be worn on deck in foul-weather conditions. Oilskins are part of the range of protective clothing also known as foul-weather gear.

3. Oilcloth - Wikipedia

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   Leather was expensive—very expensive in large pieces and required regular maintenance if it got wet. Oilcloth was used as an outer waterproof layer for luggage, whether wooden trunks [3] or flexible satchels, and for carriages and weatherproof clothing. [1] The most familiar recent use was for brightly printed kitchen tablecloths.

4. Bonobos (apparel) - Wikipedia

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   Bonobos is an e-commerce-driven apparel company that designs and sells menswear including men's suits, trousers, denim, shirts, shorts, swimwear, outerwear, and accessories. The company was founded by Stanford Business School students Andy Dunn and Brian Spaly, and launched as an online retailer in 2007.

5. 5.11 Tactical - Wikipedia

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   5.11 started in Modesto, California, as a clothing line created by rock climber Royal Robbins.Upon reaching the top of a climb in Yosemite National Park, Robbins noticed that the pants he was wearing were not suited for climbing and decided that he needed to design something more durable and with better functionality.

6. Waxed jacket - Wikipedia

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   A Waxed jacket is a type of hip-length jacket made from waxed cotton cloth, iconic of British and Irish country life. Today it is commonly worn for outdoor rural pursuits such as hunting, shooting and fishing. It is a cotton jacket made water-resistant by a paraffin-based waxing, typically with a tartan lining and a corduroy or leather collar.

7. Wrangler (brand) - Wikipedia

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   Wrangler is an American manufacturer of jeans and other clothing items, particularly workwear. The brand is owned by Kontoor Brands Inc., which also owns Lee . Its headquarters is in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina , in the United States , with production plants located throughout the world.