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Lamilite Insulation: Simply the Best!
I was going through the 1989 Wiggy's catalog and thought I would publish this. All insulations, regardless of composition (synthetic fiber, down, wool, cotton) function exactly the same way. The thicker they are the better. As Gerry Cunningham once wrote "a ¼ inch jacket is only ¼ as warm as a 1-inch jacket.” There are several factors [...]
sailing to the bahamas and the new video
Chapter 2 Sojourn to the BahamasI had been working in high-powered sales positions since I was 19, had never gone to college, and never seen the world. During my last year at Fiberfill I met a woman named Susanna. We hit it off immediately. In fact, I met her one night when I was out with friends at [...]
patagonia's new ploy to sell products
IS PATAGONIA IN TROUBLE?I read the following article about Patagonia’s latest gimmick to sell product.Also, keep in mind that I have been told by a very informed source that Patagonia has about 40 sewing operators in a factory in California doing nothing but repairs. That is as many sewing operators as I have making first quality product. The show [...]
ground pad special
My supplier of the densified fiber goofed and instead of sending me my standard 28 inch wide luxury fiber he sent me 24 inch wide fiber. This error resulted in a large credit. Therefore, I have kept the material and have started production on a quantity of 390 ground pads that are 24 inches wide and 72 [...]
my business life
For a number of years I have been asked to write a story about my business life, so a few years ago I did. I gave thought to publishing it and selling it but have not. So I have decided to publish it on my web site. I can only hope that those of you who read it find [...]
puke sneakers
What you are about to read is not a joke!Celebrate Oktoberfest With Beer-Resistant Adidas SneakersPosted by SGB Media | Sep 15, 2017 | Apparel Magazine, Feature, Footwear Magazine, SGB Today, Sports/Fitness Magazine | 0 | This Saturday is the first day of Oktoberfest in Germany, and the more fashion-conscious revelers will be hoisting their “Maß” while wearing beer-and-puke-resistant kicks by Adidas.The company [...]
truth in advertising
TRUTH IN ADVERTISINGI purchased one ducksback jacket from Wiggy. I am pleased with two things: one Wiggy sold a product that does as he said it would do that's a big plus and two: I am pleased that he told the "truth" about his product. Which leads me to say because he is a man of his word [...]
patagonias miracle jacket
Has down finally met its match?Patagonia’s new synthetic Micro Puff Hoody may be the lightest puffy on the planet.author: Kristin HostetterPublish date: Sep 6, 2017publication: snews online (an outdoor products publication that in my opinion believes they know it all!)NOW FOR THE ARTICLE.Patagonia’s new synthetic Micro Puff Hoody may be the lightest puffy on the planet.For years now, we’ve been hearing [...]
ETHICS
ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITYA system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture.The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.Moral principles, as of an individual:That branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain [...]
a new product testimonial and erroneous information
ANTARCTIC BAG TESTIMONIALThe following testimonial appeared on my face book page.Thank you Brent!!!No BS got a -50 mummy bag back in 98 or 99 for Y2K I gave up using blankets on my bed and have been using my bag every night except for a couple small burn holes it's almost like new best bags ever had a north face before [...]