[Joshatdot]

Working Clothes: Carhartt's or Dickies?

 

[mtkversion]

Can't go wrong with either.

I prefer Dickies because it's more cost-effective (i.e CHEAPER) than Carhartt.

 

[ecclesand]

I work in shorts and a tee-shirt at home in front my computer...so I'll say neither.

 

[nickknutson]

I'm a fan of Carhartt clothing...with Red Wing boots! Perfect match.

 

[Joshatdot]

Anyone know if Dickies are made in the USA? I know some of the Carhartt's are Union Made here in the USA. Most of Carhartts are made over seas.

 

[Jeff Guidry]

I don't wear either, but I generally observe people wearing Carhartt gear offshore. Carhartt has a little more perceived cachet, but I am not aware if one or the other is more durable/a better value, etc.

What do you do for a living?

 

[Joshatdot]

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Originally Posted by Jeff Guidry /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't wear either, but I generally observe people wearing Carhartt gear offshore. Carhartt has a little more perceived cachet, but I am not aware if one or the other is more durable/a better value, etc. What do you do for a living?

I work at an ACE Hardware store. I know its nothing Heavy Duty working at ACE, but I would like durability, comfort & cost effectiveness. Most of the workers clothes I see from employees & customers is mainly Carhartts, but Dickies do seem to be abit cheeper at stores.

 

[Joshatdot]

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Originally Posted by nickknutson /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm a fan of Carhartt clothing...with Red Wing boots! Perfect match.

Yes, Red Wing boots are on my list of boots to get.

I've noticed lately in the last few years, I tend to buy Longterm brand names. I say that cause Red Wing, AFAIK, is the first boot manufacture in the USA.

I think Carhartts has been around longer than Dickies.

 

[lmilhan]

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Originally Posted by mtkversion /img/forum/go_quote.gif I prefer Dickies because it's more cost-effective (i.e CHEAPER) than Carhartt.

x2. Not to mention that 'Dickies' is infinitely more fun to say than 'Carhartt'.

 

[Joshatdot]

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Originally Posted by dilhole /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dickies, darling. From my experience, Dickies was a helluva lot more flexible.

Darling? Flexible?

 

[warrior05]

Carhartt fanboy here. My wife and I each have winter jackets by them which are terrific. I don't have much else but just love their rugged functionality.

 

[GlendaleViper]

Dickies definitely has the value going for it, but I'm definitely a bit of a Carhartt fanboy. Just... nicer than Dickies.

 

[nickknutson]

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Originally Posted by Joshatdot /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, Red Wing boots are on my list of boots to get.

Good choice. Your feet will thank you in the long run. They're durable as heck, and one of the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. PLUS, you can take them to Red Wing dealers for free oiling and shoe laces!

 

[strid3r]

Have a Carhartt jacket that has lasted me for a good 3 years and still going. Carthartt vote here.

 

[Chrispy]

Carhartt > Dickies. I see a lot of carhartt jackets up north. seem more durable than Dickies