Small Batch Clothing in a Big Business World.
- Nothing about my work is easy or fast. See the Care, Repairs, and Construction
- I make winter clothing all year as materials allow. There is no production schedule.
- I operate in the Black, and intend to stay there. I have no need to rush or overextend myself.
- I am not alone. Please visit My Friends.
About Me
I’m Kevin Kinney. My wife and I are industry veterans. Our garage is stuffed with boats, bikes, and skis. We fully appreciate synthetic fabrics. But we grew up in the woods; bow in hand before dawn, drawing heat from the coals of the evening fire. Our childhood fun was measured in seasons, not kilometers. Our clothes were lucky to be in a closet, let alone the washer. Natural fibers went the distance for us.
I could ramble on about the how and why, but here are two simple truths that define my choices:
- I’ve been playing outdoors for 50 years. I’ve done a lot, built truck-loads in gear with these hands, and fixed a lot of mistakes. I keep what works, and buy what is worth maintaining.
- I’m proud of the quality of my clothing. I do not fret about the quantity.
Mine is a quiet, determined way to build clothing. Despite that, I made waves. Google ‘Boreal Shirt‘. That was me. My work spawned plenty of competition, imitation, and strong opinions. Looking back over the decades, I’m happy to say I’ve held my course.
Cheers,
Kevin.