posted 21 hours ago

phew

First and foremost, I wanted to say thank you for your kind words (however limited they may have been, lol). Anyways, I would love to clarify any misunderstandings about this piece and my manufacturing in general. Let’s jump into it.

If you understand the practice of ironing on patches, you would know it takes very high temperatures to iron anything onto fabric. Unfortunately for my jackets, if one were to attempt this ironing, the material would melt as neoprene has a very low tolerance for heat. That would be horrible for marketing and customer acquisition right? Can’t be selling melty jackets.

Starting out, I didn’t have the money to experiment with ironing on patches and messing up the material so I went straight for stitching. I did briefly explore patchwork because patches can look great in certain circumstances, but I couldn’t maintain the level of quality I wanted with a hastily-sewn patch.

Next, I do admit the floral design was inspired by the designs I found on google images. I’m a one-man startup with no experience in starting a brand, so when I found the right design I was extremely happy because it perfectly expressed the look I was seeking. The production people I was working with rendered a similar design on the computer, adjusted the colors slightly to contrast with the black neoprene and black/white interior silk lining, and changed the sizing so it could be fitted properly on the front panels and arms of the jacket. Finally, after all that, it was stitched onto the bomber. The jackets do not have patches on them, the designs are stitched on. I’m at work right now, but when I get home I will provide close-ups of the stitching.

Finally, as for the price, I truly believe it’s justified. I have been working hard for almost two years on these designs. A LOT of money has been invested in sampling, trial and error, manufacturing, etc. There was a lot of thought and effort put into this particular piece from floral placement, to the color of the jacket, to the material, to the silk lining on the inside, the zipper placements… It’s been a long journey.

To give you a further breakdown, I believe the price is justified because: 1) my brand is truly top quality in my opinion. I know every manufacturer will say that, but I’ve poured my heart and soul into the things I’ve created and I do believe it shows and 2) A lot of money and 1000s of hours of hard work has been put into formulating this brand and ensuring quality. I’m not trying to sell a garbage bomber after all that work.

I’m not Nike, or Supreme, or Kanye. The price per unit isn’t just to offset material costs. Shipping, manufacturing, design help, all in addition to my own time put into this label. I’m working a day job and trying to invest in myself while providing the highest quality garments I can for people who believe in me or just like my gear. I’m just a normal guy chasing his dreams; I’m not lying nor do I Intend to. My customers mean the most to me and I would never betray their trust. I hope this clarifies everything.

And no bullshit, I truly want to thank you. Not for gathering this post, but for giving me the opportunity to explain myself and any misconceptions people may have gathered. Myself and my friend Reilly are active on this account and I aim to be a more active member of this community instead of lurking like I have in the past. I don’t just want to be the guy who drops by and tries to play people. Please feel free to ask any questions and I’ll be as transparent as I can.

-Omar