Scent Control, Stealth and Versatility Highlight Rocky’s Tri-Season Apparel

NELSONVILLE, OH -Stealthily quiet from fall to spring, Rocky’s Tri-Season apparel is a great investment for the passionate, multi-season outdoorsman.

The soft, SilentHunter micro-suede fabric allows for complete silence in the woods while accelerating moisture away from skin, keeping the wearer warm and dry. Tri-Season apparel takes its styling cue from extreme sports, providing versatility and extensive range-of-motion while remaining comfortable and durable.

The Tri-Season line carries Rocky’s ScentIQ Atomic technology, which eliminates odor-causing bacteria and keeps hunters concealed while in the woods. Best of all, this feature comes with the benefit of no special detergent, sprays, or other care required.

“Tri-Season apparel is a great key investment for all outdoorsmen because of its extreme adaptability,” said Sam Coalson, Rocky’s outdoor marketing manager. “This gear can be worn alone or as layers depending on the weather. It doesn’t need any special laundering to protect the ScentIQ™ technology, and it has numerous styling features that were made with the hunter-on-the-move in mind.”

A full line of shirts, jackets, pants, headwear and gloves are available ranging in price from $9.99 to $89.99. Featured camo patterns include Mossy Oak Treestand, Brush, and Break-Up.

Founded in 1932, Rocky manufactures and markets rugged outdoor, duty, work and western footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s products are available in nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the symbol: RCKY. More information can be found at www.rockyboots.com.

New Fabric Converter To Enter Outdoor Market

Columbia, SC – 8 TEX, L.L.C. announces the launch of a new fabric converter company, specializing in basic and performance fabric products for the outdoor industry with a focus on Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage fabrics.

8 TEX, L.L.C. will be headquartered in Columbia, SC with sourcing and technical offices in Shanghai, China and Taipei, Taiwan.

8 Tex, L.L.C. has roots that extend to the original Springs Industries founded in 1887 in Fort Mill, SC. The new company is a partnership between one of the founding family members of Springs Industries, Derick S. Close – owner of Springs Creative Products and Louie L. Harrison, the founder and CEO of Scene Weaver, L.L.C.

Through these two individuals, the new company will bring over 120 years plus of experience and innovation to the fabric and outdoor industry. Leveraging their unique supply and retail market experience will allow 8 TEX, L.L.C. to meet the customers supply needs with unparalleled quality, technical knowledge and customer service that will be second to none.

Butch English, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing at Mossy Oak, added, “At Mossy Oak we strive to consistently provide value to our licensees. The addition of 8Tex, as a new fabric supplier for our licensees, will provide enhanced global solutions in a timely manner at a competitive price. That’s a win for our partners. We are very pleased to add 8Tex to our strong lineup of fabric providers.”

8Tex began operations in late August and is currently prepared to competitively address any opportunity.

Mossy Oak Duck Blind Camo on Browning Transitions Series Apparel For 2009

MORGAN, UT – With Browning’s introduction of the Transitions Series line of apparel in 2008, getting the most out of layering became easier to understand and more effective than ever before for big game hunters. For 2009, Browning will expand the Transitions Series to now include garments designed to the specific needs of waterfowl hunters. Base layer, insulation layer and protection layer garments will all be offered in Mossy Oak Duck Blind.

The Transitions Series was created out of necessity with three primary objectives: to do more with less by eliminating weight and bulk while improving performance, to be backpack friendly by placing pockets where they can be easily accessed when wearing a pack, and to revitalize the time-proven concept of layering.

Waterfowl season places great demands on what hunters wear to stay dry, warm and comfortable. Transitions Series apparel from Browning will allow the waterfowl hunter to adapt to varying weather conditions: warm and humid, cold and rainy or anything in between. Lightweight fleece, 700 Fill Power Down, Gore-Tex and Browning Pre-Vent fabrics will be featured in the new Transitions Series Waterfowl apparel for 2009.

Base layer garments in the Transitions Waterfowl category will include the new Endurance Fleece that is designed to maximize warmth while minimizing bulk. The stretchy new material moves with the wearer, offering unrestricted mobility and protection from cold. An Endurance Fleece Quarter-Zip pullover, wader pant, Comfort Fleece shirt and pant will give hunters plenty of options in the base layer category.

In the Transitions insulation layer category Browning will offer a new Windcutter™ pullover, Windcutter hooded pullover, Windcutter vest and Windcutter hooded vest. Browning Windcutter is a waterfowl soft shell three-layer, four-way stretch laminated fabric with an abrasion-resistant and highly water-resistant polyester outer face. The middle layer consists of Windcutter laminate that blocks wind and provides water-resistance in all but the most extreme weather, and the inner layer is a soft fleece.

Browning will offer the new 4X Microfleece in the Transitions Insulation category that will include a 4X Microfleece jacket and vest. Both feature a highly constructed microfiber fabric that is wind-resistant and extremely quiet in a backpack friendly design. In addition, Browning will offer the 700 Fill Power Down jacket and vest that provides maximum warmth with the least weight and bulk. The shell is a high tread count, down-proof fabric that assures optimum loft and compactness.

In the Transitions protection layer category, Browning will introduce the new Maxus Gore-Tex jacket, Wing-Set jacket and Gore-Tex Paclite Half-Zip pullover that will give the waterfowl hunter the latest in soft-shell technology. The Gore-Tex Paclite fabric provides waterproof protection in a lightweight nylon fabric.

For more information on Browning products, please visit their website at www.browning.com.

Browning Introduces Maxus Gore-Tex Jacket And Wing-Set Jacket

MORGAN, UT – New for 2009, in Browning’s new Transitions Waterfowl line of apparel, are the Maxus Gore-Tex Jacket and Wing-Set Jacket that will give waterfowl hunters the most up-to-date technologies available in fabrics and construction to keep them warm, dry and comfortable.

The new Maxus Jacket brings the latest developments in design and technology to waterfowl hunting. Utilizing Gore-Tex fabrics and Gore Comfort Mapping technology, the Maxus Jacket greatly improves comfort by design, strategically placing different Gore-Tex fabrics in specific locations to maximize mobility and protection from the elements. Comfort Mapping breaks the human body into a map with different climatic zones, using rugged, warm Gore-Tex soft-shell fabric in areas requiring more protection such as shoulders, and lightweight Gore-Tex Paclite fabric where less weight and bulk are preferred and mobility must be maximized like in the lower torso and under the arms.

Both Gore-Tex soft shell and Gore-Tex Paclite are constructed from a new nylon fabric that offers low shine for better print quality and improved concealment. The Maxus Gore-Tex Jacket will be offered in Mossy Oak Duck Blind camo. A detachable hood, articulated elbow and Freedom Sleeve design are also featured. Call pockets, upper hand warmer pockets and lower pockets with hook-and-loop secured flaps provide ample storage. The Maxus Jacket is available in sizes S-3XL with a suggested retail price ranging from $370 – $402.

The new Wing-Set Jacket from Browning in the Transitions Waterfowl Protection layer category features soft-shell construction and weighs only 26 oz. The three-layer fabric combines a rugged nylon outer shell, waterproof, windproof and breathable Pre-Vent lamination and a warm inner fleece layer to provide warmth and protection over a very broad temperature range. Unlike other soft-shell jackets that claim to be waterproof, the Wing-Set jacket truly is with external taping on every seam. The Freedom Sleeve construction and articulated elbows allow unrestricted movement to swing and follow through on each shot.

The new Transitions Series Wing-Set Jacket features a detachable hood, two upper call pockets with zipper closures, two lower pockets with zipper closures and water-resistant, laminated cuffs with hook-and-loop closures. The Wing-Set Jacket is available in Mossy Oak Duck Blind in sizes S-3XL. The suggested retail price is $225 – $250.

For more information on Browning products, please visit their website at www.browning.com.

Gear For The Gals – Rocky Introduces Women’s Apparel Line

NELSONVILLE, OH – More and more, women are taking to the woods for hunting season, and Rocky recognizes they need to be dressed for it.

“Just because women have moved into what has traditionally been a men’s sport doesn’t mean they have to dress in men’s clothes,” says Rocky apparel Vice President John Maser.

Indeed, Rocky’s new women’s line is designed to fit a woman’s body. The line has classic women’s clothing features like a slim, tailored fit, smaller collar lines, and shorter hems and inseams in the sleeves, legs, and shirt bottoms.

“We wanted to make sure we got it right,” said Maser of Rocky’s foray into women’s apparel. “Our fit experts performed hundreds of measurements and fittings on women of all sizes, from fit models to our employees and their family members!”

The women’s line is available in Rocky’s new SilentHunter, which is an updated version of its extremely popular line with Scent IQ (SIQ) technology. The ultra comfortable SilentHunter boasts a multitude of sport-ready features that are already hunter favorites.

Rocky’s soft, micro suede Silent Hunter material not only provides superior comfort, but also provides extreme stealth for stalking game. SIQ Atomic helps control human odor on a microbial level, providing scent-invisibility to the wearer while the moisture-wicking lining provides dryness and perspiration control. Features like scores of conveniently located silent-zip pockets for holding the necessities, double knee and seat patches for kneeling and sitting, and adjustable leg openings for blocking cold and debris will only add to the Rocky woman’s hunting experience.

Women’s SilentHunter is available in sizes small to extra large, and features Mossy Oak Break-Up camouflage. Styles include a half-zip, long-sleeve shirt and cargo pants, ranging in price from $44.99 to $69.99.

Founded in 1932, Rocky manufactures and markets rugged outdoor, duty, work and western footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s products are available in nearly 3,000 retail and catalog outlets. It is a division of Rocky Brands, a publicly traded company on NASDAQ® under the symbol: RCKY. More information can be found at www.rockyboots.com.

New Mossy Oak® Break-Up® Hats From Outdoor Cap Company

BENTONVILLE, AR – In 2009, Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. will offer four new hats in Mossy Oak® Break-Up® camo. Break-Up has been voted America’s best camouflage several times over and continues to be a versatile pattern used effectively in various hunting situations from flooded timber to deep woods deer hunting.

Model HF-600 is a heavyweight polyester fleece cap with unstructured six-panel, a pre-curved visor, and hook/loop tape closure. One size fits most.

Model SPE-100 is a stretchable cap with earflaps, polyester/spandex camo for crown, black fleece lining and ear protection. The inside is lined with Thinsulate (40g) for extra warmth. One size fits most.

The Model KN02A cotton ribbed knit beanie features a Q3® black wicking polyester/spandex, inner layer and is one size fits most.

Model RSC-305 featuresunstructured six-panel, heavily washed, Mossy Oak Break-Up cotton ripstop. The low profile hat has a hook/loop tape closure and Q3 black wicking sweatband. One size fits most.

For more information log on to www.outdoorcap.com.

New Mossy Oak Obsession Hats From Outdoor Cap Company

BENTONVILLE, AR – In 2009, Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. will offer three new hats in Mossy Oak Obsession camo. Launched in 2004, Obsession quickly proved itself to be the standard by which all turkey camouflage is measured.Obsession builds on the success of the elements used in Break-Up, like ghost shadows and realistic limbs, to expand effectiveness when the woods are taking on spring colors.

Model WIN26A features aWinchester® logo in black, raised stitch with turkey embroidery, W™ on visor, and Winchester® on closure. The hat is structured six-panel Mossy Oak Obsession cotton/polyester camo in front with a polyester mesh back. It has a turkey call pocket on left side of visor, hool/loop tape closure, Q3® black wicking sweatband and is one size fits most.

Model HT39A features a turkey hunter on the right side aiming at a strutting turkey on the left side. The structured six-panel Mossy Oak Obsession cotton/polyester camo twill cap has a tuck-away closure and is one size fits most.

Model HT42A has a turkey embroidered on the front. The structured six-panel Mossy Oak Obsession cotton/polyester camo twill cap has black mesh turkey call pockets on both sides of visor, hook/loop tape closure and is one size fits most.

For more information log on to www.outdoorcap.com.

Manzella’s Bow Stalker Takes Aim On The Archery Market

Designed for specific archery functions and providing comfort, control, and dexterity

BUFFALO, NY – Manzella’s Bow Series, part of the glove manufacturer’s Field and Hunting product line, is designed for the bowhunter and archery market featuring the exclusive, patented “Bow Release Collar,” which allows the individual to wear their favorite release next to their skin and still protect their hands and wrists from the elements.

The Manzella Bow Series features gloves with highly advanced materials and construction that combine high-performing components such as Thinsulate™ insulation, windproof fleece, advanced grip materials and stretch fabrics tailored to form fit to the hand and all feature the Bow Release Collar. Every pair of gloves in this line is engineered to allow for the maximum dexterity and ease of movement while conforming to the position of function, which is the natural shape of the hand.

Manzella’s Bow Stalker is constructed with a windproof fleece and features suede overlay patches in key abrasion areas of the palm for added durability. The Bow Stalker is available in the Mossy Oak® Break-Up® camouflage pattern. Bow Stalker has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $28 and is categorized as “Warmer” in the Manzella Glove Selection System.

For more information on products by Manzella, visit www.manzella.com.

Manzella Company produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

Manzella’s Ranch Hand Pulls Its Weight Around Camp

Designed for a specific function and providing comfort, control, and dexterity around camp.

BUFFALO, NY – Manzella’s Evolution Series, part of the glove manufacturer’s Field and Hunting product line, is designed for a new generation of outdoorsman who expects a glove with less weight, more dexterity, greater protection and higher performance. Today’s hunters are using ATVs, clearing trails, managing food plots and maintaining their camps, and they expect their equipment to excel at those tasks.
The Evolution Series exceeds those expectations with products that feature highly advanced materials and construction that combine high-performing components such as GoreTex®, Gore® Windstopper®, Thinsulate™ insulation, advanced grip materials and neoprene cuffs tailored to stretch over the hand and under the jacket sleeve. Every pair of gloves in this line is engineered to allow for the maximum dexterity and ease of movement while conforming to the position of function, which is the natural shape of the hand.

Manzella’s Ranch Hand is a waterproof and breathable glove with a stretch rib fabric shell and protective neoprene knuckles and cuff. The palm features a full leather palm with synthetic overlay patches in key abrasion areas for added durability. The Ranch Hand has a wool blend lining and comes in the Mossy Oak® Treestand® camouflage pattern. Ranch Hand has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $40 and is categorized as “Warmer” in the Manzella Glove Selection System.
For more information on products by Manzella, visit www.manzella.com.

Manzella Company produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/Haas Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc., headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak (www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen. Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, Mossy Oak Interactive, LLC and Mossy Oak Properties.

Design Of New L.L. Bean Turkey Vest Inspired By Their Most Popular Fishing Vest

Vest Features Quiet Brushed Fabric Offering
Superior Mossy Oak® Obsession® Camouflage Print Resolution

FREEPORT, ME – The Magalloway Vest, L.L.Bean’s most popular fishing vest, provided the foundation for the development of a new turkey vest, the Double L Turkey Vest, that combines comfort, organization, functionality and storage.

One of the more interesting design features borrowed from the Magalloway Vest is the unique suspension yoke system, incorporating flexible, stretchable fabric around the neck offering maximum comfort and load distribution all day long. The pocket system is also one of the keys to this vest and includes a quiet box call and chalk pocket; a pocket that holds slate or glass pot calls with abrasives for call tune-ups; two front slash pockets; run-and-gun diaphragm call pocket; and large zip pocket for assorted calls and strikers. The vest’s fabric also offers advanced camouflage resolution, providing for a more realistic pattern.

“Going directly from manufacturing to the consumer enables us to produce a functional, high-quality vest, rich in terrific features and benefits at an incredible price,” said Mike Gawtry, Product Line Manager for L.L.Bean’s Hunting and Fishing division. “The design of our Magalloway Fishing Vest has proven to be a favorite with customers for its comfort and functionality, so it was a matter of adapting the basis of this vest by adding the elements we knew demanding turkey hunters required.”

Other amenities include three interior storage pockets, slide up/down padded seat, large storage pouch on the back for decoys and an orange safety vest, which is zipped away in an upper back pocket when not in use.

L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. While its business has grown substantially, L.L.Bean still upholds the values of its founder and continues his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors.

The Double L Turkey Vest sells for a suggested retail price of $89.00. For more information on products from L.L. Bean, please visit www.llbean.com.

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