At G&L Clothing we understand that the work environment can be messy and when you are limited to a certain number of washings for your high vis garment you can never be to careful. Just in case spills or messes occur, we decided to run a little test on a few of our high visibility items. We chose a Class 3 LaCrosse jacket as well as both safety green and orange color enhanced T-shirts for our experiment. The jacket has reflective taping which is very important when staying visible on the job. The T-shirts do not have reflective taping, but it is still a nice example of removing stains from color enhanced fabric.

 before the destruction

I was lucky enough to set up this experiment and I used a variety of different items to create stains on these three garments. From food to mud, grease, and oil, here is the complete list of products that “ended up” on our high visibility apparel.

I chose four different store bought stain removers just from word of mouth and curiosity plus tried household remedies on each stain. Because of the color enhanced nature of these garments and reflective taping, bleach is not option.  These are the stain removers I used:

Most stains were treated within a 10-15 min timeframe of when the stain was applied. Because the jacket was waterproof, it prevented a majority of the stains from soaking in completely but still had staining. It was a little messy at times, but these were the findings for our stain removal experiment.

   High Vis w/ stains

Chocolate, Jelly/Raspberry preserves, Ketchup, Mustard: Tide® to Go removed a majority of the stain immediately, Shout® gel did the same, Spray N’ Wash® and Oxiclean® sat for 1-5 mins to soak in. After washing, this stain was completely removed for all of them, so fear no food when it comes to high vis and color enhanced clothing.

Grass: Tide® to Go removed most of the stain but left a bit behind, Shout® gel left behind the darker stains, I let the Spray N’ Wash® and Oxiclean® sit on the stain. There were a few home remedies that I tried on the grass stain, vinegar and wetting the stain then applying sugar for an hour. The chemical stain removers worked well; there was barely a trace of the grass stain. Unfortunately the home remedies did not fair as well and the sugar was a big mess.

Mud: Tide® to Go took out most of the stain and left the spot a little dingy. Shout® gel removed most of the stain as well. Spray N’ Wash® and Oxiclean® soaked in the stain before washing. After washing the stain was gone; another winner for the stain removers.

Motor oil: First off this was a very messy stain and the results were not good. The Tide® to Go didn’t work to remove the stain. I let the Shout® gel, Spray N’ Wash® and Oxiclean® set in the stain for a bit. After washing, the stain remained, none of the removers worked. Working in the field and encountering oil stains is probably a lot more common than the food stains above so I was disappointed with the results.

Grease: Another tough stain, this one came from running the coat under an old truck. As with the motor oil, none of the pre-washing treatments came close to removing even a portion of the stain. The results were the same after washing; the grease stain was just as prominent as before. The whole purpose of this stain removal test was to try and removed the toughest stains like grease and oil, looks like a second experiment will need to be done to try and eliminate these stains.

Ink and Marker: I wanted to test these two stains on the cotton, color enhanced fabric and reflective taping. I have heard lots of different household items to remove ink stains so I gave it a shot; I used hairspray, nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, toothpaste, vinegar and dish soap along with the chemical stain removers. The products that worked the best on the ink stains were hairspray and nail polish remover, the toothpaste worked pretty well too. The marker didn't come out as well. I was very surprised with the results. And a quick tip, DO NOT use the rubbing alcohol, the stain will grow in size and bled all over. It could be a good art project but not a stain removal tactic.

 all clean, except for marker & grease/oil

All in all, the chemical stain removers, Shout® gel, Spray N’ Wash® and Oxiclean® worked well and performed at the same stain removing level. I liked the Tide® to Go because it is a handy little item you can keep in your glove box to help remove stains while on the job. Using these stain removers the High Visibility quality still remained with no discoloration. The household remedies worked the best at removing ink and marker stains. Our oil and grease stains will need a lot more work, so be on the look out for part 2 of the stain remover blog.

Find all your High Visibility Apparel at G&L Clothing and feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, suggestions, we’d love to hear from you! 

A portion of our G&L Clothing footwear selection is catered towards heath needs and that includes Diabetic shoes and socks. We offer New Balance 927 walking and 623 cross training shoes as well as a variety of Wigwam Diabetic socks. 

Walking is very important for anyone with Diabetes; it can help control weight, improve cardiovascular health and improve glucose control. Once a health care professional gives the okay to walk for physical activity, the next step is to find a shoe and sock that will help your walking routine.

Carhartt Canvas Khaki Pants: We've made it official - you can now wear Carhartt's to church! 

That's right, the new Carhartt Khaki Pants are stylish enough to wear as your Sunday best, but tough enough to handle the yard work afterward.  The Khaki Pant from Carhartt is a 8.5 ounce 100% cotton canvas material with durable side seam stitching.  The relaxed fit is comfortable, but not baggy and the pants will sit slightly below the natural waist.  The pants also feature aelt cell phone pocket and a leg opening big enough to fit over your work boots.  The Carhartt Khaki Pant comes in 5 colors - Golden Khaki, Putty, Mushroom, Moss, and Charcoal.  Throw in one of the new Carhartt Polo Shirt and you've got an outfit that the Mrs. is sure to love!

Why do grown men and women need pants with double knees, stain resistant heavy duty duck fabric, and triple stitched seams? Are they the ones crawling around on their knees all day, playing in the mud, and spilling food on themselves?  Ok, maybe just the last one, but Carhartt understand the strain and destruction that kids can do to their clothing and for this reason Carhartt has joined up with LT Apparel to greatly increase the product offerings in their new kid’s line.  With new clothing for infants, toddlers, and youths you can be sure your children grow up in Carhartt.  Carhartt takes their Children's line and the safety of your child very seriously, all the clothing is made in accordance to safety regulations including no drawstrings or hoods and only using lead free inks for print screening.  Another great feature and unique quality of the Carhartt kids line in the adjustable waistbands in their pants.  This way your Carhartt Kids Pants and Dungarees grow with your child because two things are certain, your child is going to grow......quickly, and their Carhartt clothing will last until they outgrow it.

Since I will be welcoming a child of my own in the coming months, I figured there was no better time to get acquainted with the full Carhartt Kids offering, which is what sparked this blog posting.  I was thinking...what better way to get my son's modeling career kicked off than to post pictures of him on the G&L Clothing blog.  So I (and by "I" I mean my wife) picked out a few items (the onsie set on left in one of them) for his first photo shoot.  Check back sometime after May 24 for pictures of the newest member of the G&L...and Carhartt family.

Some of the New offerings: 

Or View all Kids Carhartt Clothing Here

Carhartt Kids 2 Piece Bib Overall Set - Infant	Carhartt Kids Front Loader T-Shirt	Carhartt Kids "Sassy but Sweet" T-Shirt

When winter hits, layering clothing is a good way to trap body heat and keep the cold chill out. The first layer can be the most important in cold temperatures and Indera Mills specializes in producing quality winter weight thermal underwear to use as layer one of your winter wardrobe.

At G&L Clothing we offer a variety of Indera products, from the classic rib-knit 100% cotton union suit to tops and bottoms features HydroPur® Fiber technology shown below.

 865US Classic Union Suit     287 HydroPur® Thermal    710ST Boy Thermal Set

This new technology introduced by Indera Mills is made with heavyweight 100% cotton and acts as a moisture manager as well as odor and stain inhibitor caused by microorganisms.

Indera Mills takes pride in being one of the largest thermal underwear suppliers in the United States, producing comfortable fitting products for the whole family with sizing available in men, women, and kids. As an Indera vendor we take pride in providing a quality product that will keep our customers safe and warm during even the coldest of the winter months.

Before you leave the house on your hiking adventure, outdoor work project, or running errands across town use the Indera product line as your first layer to stay warm and cozy all day long. As an old Indera Mills advertisement says, "whether it's just chilly or biting cold, it's time for Indera."

View our entire selection of Indera products here, and contact us via phone, Email or live chat with any questions.

Here is a little bit about one of the brands we know and love here at G&L Clothing.

Farm Boy brand was founded in 1996 by two former farm boys from the Midwest who set out to capture the pride and nostalgia of the farming lifestyle. While the designs are farm oriented, the shirt, hat, and sweatshirts styles appeal to everyone on the farm and beyond.

Take this chance to fall in love with the Farm Boy and Farm Girl brands by browsing our selection here and while you are at it, save 15% off each item now until Oct. 28th by using the online coupon code FGFG09, here are a few of my favorite designs:

If you have any questions regarding Farm Boy/Farm Girl items or garment you see in our collection, please contact us via Email, phone or live chat. Happy farm wearing!

For years Dockers has been part of the Levi's brand providing a plethera of pants and shirts for both men and women. At G&L Clothing we provide our customers with men's dress pants and shorts; and after helping a customer differentiate between the four fits that Dockers provides, I thought it would be nice to share the knowledge so when a Dockers pant style catches your eye, you will be able to find the perfect fit. You can browse our entire Dockers selection by clicking here.

Dockers Slim Fit: This is the slimmest fit that Dockers offers and is cut slim through the seat, thigh, and leg shape to fit close to the body. It sits slightly below the waist and the rise is 1/2-inch shorter rise compared to the Dockers Straight fit. The Slim Fit is cut square and straight through the hips and waist. This very modern fit is finished off with a leg opening of 18-inches.

Dockers Straight Fit: This is the straightest fit from Dockers, it sits slightly below the waist with a rise that is 1/2-inch longer than the Dockers Slim Fit and 1-inch shorter than the Dockers Classic Fit. It's cut square through the hips and waist and also offers a more generous fit of about an inch through the seat and thigh when compared to the Dockers

Slim Fit.Definitely a fit that is not too loose, not too tight, a great straight fit that is finished with a leg opening of 18 1/4-inches.

Dockers Classic Fit: This is Dockers most popular fit, it sits at the waist and has a 1-inch longer rise than the Straight Fit. It is eased through the seat, hips and thigh giving it about 1 1/2-inch more room than the Straight Fit. The slightly tapered leg is finished with a 19-inch leg opening.

Dockers Relaxed Fit: Known as Dockers most generous fit, the Relaxed Fit is cut fuller in the seat, hips, and thigh for extra comfort. Sitting slightly below the waist, this fit has a 1-inch longer rise than the Dockers Straight Fit and the tapered pant leg has a leg opening of 18.5 - 20-inches.

If you have any questions regarding the size or fit of any of our products, please contact us either by phone at 800-222-7027 or via Email.

Not only do we have great workwear clothing options for men and women, but  kids as well. From Carhartt T-shirts to thermal underwear, G&L Clothing has your little ones covered no matter the season. Here are a few of our kids items, there are plenty more so feel free to visit our kids apparel section.

ATSIFYBOY, The Iowa Farm Boy Youth Tee is 100% cotton and a great item for your aspiring farmer.

YYK84, The Carhartt Boys Henley is just like the original, except smaller. Made from the same 6 oz. 100% jersey knit cotton, this shirt is constructed to handle every day wear and tear.

YTR01, Carhartt Toddlers Washed Duck Bib Overalls will keep your toddler nice and cozy even in the coldest of temperatures with 100% cotton duck. The double knees and clean out bottoms are perfect for crawling around in the outdoors.

Y14, Carhartt Boys Acrylic Knit Watch Cap will keep their head and ears warm during outside fun.