Originally Posted By: Delta
I was issued a Dickies insulated jacket at work (embroidered with company name and my name, make me feel "official" lol), and I really like it compared to Carhartt. Its really held up! Keeps me warm and dry when snow-blowing as well.
I've never owned a Dickies jacket, but this one interests me:
http://www.dickies.com/outerwear/flex-sanded-duck-mobility-jacket/TJ376.html
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Interior and exterior construction works together for extended movement
9.8 oz Duck, 98% Cotton/2% Spandex
Flex fabric for ease of movement and comfort
Bi-Swing back
Stretch sherpa fleece lining for warmth and flexibility
DWR (Durable Water Repellent)
Reinforced cuffs for enhanced durability
Media friendly interior pockets
Flex fabric for ease of movement and comfort
I will have to try one on in the store, to see if it is warm enough for winter work in my yard (shoveling snow, running the snow blower, etc). And it doesn't hurt that it costs significantly less than Carhartt.
Carharrt has a "flex" jacket also, costing $40 more than the Dickies:
http://www.carhartt.com/products/carhartt-workwear/Full-Swing-Armstrong-Active-Jac-102360
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Created using feedback from workers who wear Carhartt on the job, this men's jacket offers the freedom of movement you need to get it done. Made of wind-resistant cotton duck, the jacket is fleece-lined for warmth. Stretch panels between the shoulders and at the elbows let you swing a sledgehammer or lunge a pushy horse with ease.
12-ounce, 100% cotton sandstone duck canvas
Full Swing® was developed with insight from our Carhartt Crew, a group of hardworking folks who wear our gear on the job day in and day out and let us know what they really think
All Full Swing® gear is built broken-in to help you move like you mean it 24/7 and features stretch across the shoulders, arms that move free without the jacket riding up, and bigger bend in the elbows
Built to move with Rugged Flex® stretch technology; Stretch sherpa lining in upper body and stretch fleece lining in lower body
Attached, fleece-lined hood with adjustable drawcord closure
Internal rib-knit storm cuffs with ergonomically shaped sleeve hems
Left chest pocket with zipper
Inside pocket with hook-and-loop closure and zipper
Two lower-front pockets
Back length: Large regular: 28 inches; Large tall: 30 inches