Camo Clothing and Gear

Kids Camouflage is back.

2011-11-29T07:21:00.000-08:00

The print has been growing in popularity for kids over the past few years, and camo cargo pants have gone from novelty to classic status.

Kids are seeing it from street fashion, more of a cool-kids point of view, It's very savvy from a fashion standpoint. Kids gravitate toward things that feel real, and it feels like something easy to wear. ... This trend is one kids can have fun with, and there's something funny about a 6-month-old in army clothes, tutu and graphic T combination.

Age appropriateness is easy to address in camouflage because, while sticking to the authentic pattern, the spirit conveyed by color, style and other embellishment makes it clear that children's clothing isn't trying to mimic modern military uniforms.

Boys' shorts and pants most often get the camo treatment, and camo-covered baseball caps are hot-sellers. Camo is the boys' equivalent of, say, the embroidered butterfly for girls.

Boys want to wear them with a solid shirt or a clean stripe. Boys are limited, but girls always have flowers, hearts, butterflies and whatever the trendy print of the season is. Boys don't get that. They get plaid. Camouflage can be an alternative to that.

Girls usually get their camo with a splash of lilac or pink, boys like theirs brown or gray in the fall and winter, but like a bright blue in the spring or summer, says design director Emma Stevens. The pattern is a favorite on cargo shorts, soft twill trousers and an anorak jacket.

The look grows up into capris and miniskirts, among other silhouettes, for tween and teen girls, says Sonya Cosentini, style adviser for T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. It works for both the younger market and for the teen set.

"Camouflage is a print that you don't always see on the shelves, but it's a trend that makes it's way back every year in a different way. This year, that way is absolutely in the details, and we will continue to see that into the fall fashion season," Cosentini says.

The print is a direct complement to the from-the-runway military look that's hot this season in every market — from womenswear to infant clothes.

There's also an implied durability, and the back-to-school catalogs, for example, are full of camo-clothed kids running, jumping and playing in the autumn leaves.

Mini Boden and especially Johnnie B. also are going big with pea coats and oilcloth military jackets, which look great with jeans, Stevens says. Those jackets, however, might be a little too much with camo.

Children's clothing has to appeal to two audiences: the kids who wear it and the moms who typically shell out the cash.

Military works as a trend because of its classic heritage and comfort, and it's understandable for both mom and kid.

One other selling point to mom: Camo is pretty good at masking dirt and stains.

MultiCam - The New U.S. Army Color

2011-09-12T11:29:00.000-07:00

When U.S. soldiers stalk the enemy, they are harder to see.

Last December in Afghanistan the U.S. Army began issuing new uniforms printed with a camouflage pattern called MultiCam, which is designed to blend in better with a varied of landscapes.
MultiCam was selected as being the best pattern suited to Afghanistan," says Lt. Col. Mike Sloane, product manager for soldier clothing and individual equipment for Army's Program Executive Office Soldier.
Up to now the current camouflage (The ACU Digital Camo Uniforms) has been in use for six years and consists of hundreds of tiny squares bearing shades of tan, green and gray.

The MultiCam uniforms (as well as assault packs, Transport Packs and other gear such us Hydration Systems) are a patchwork of seven shades, including greens, tan and brown interspersed with dark brown splotches.

One significant difference between the two patterns is that MultiCam is designed not only to blend with the environment but also to reflect some surrounding colors, taking on an overall green appearance under a forest canopy and a tan look in the open desert, according to Crye Precision, the Brooklyn company that created the pattern.

The pattern also benefits U.S. troops who fight mostly under the cover of darkness. It is less reflective of infrared and near-infrared colors, "so at night you'll blend into the background a little bit" when seen through night-vision goggles.
In designing the pattern, makers studied how animals use camouflage in nature.

The switch is at least the third Army battle uniform change in the past 20 years.
Previous patterns included the six-color Desert Camo desert pattern that had patches of dark brown, gray and black flecks and was worn in the Persian Gulf War in 1991, followed by a three-color desert uniform of light tan, dark tan and brown swaths. The current ACU camouflage uniform was adopted in 2004.
Soldiers who tested MultiCam in military exercises at Fort Benning in Georgia said comrades were much harder to see among trees, or from a distance when on patrol and in mock battle situations, according to a 2007 report from the Army Research Laboratory.
The new uniforms will also have features such as buttons on pockets instead of Velcro, which can clog with sand. They also are made with a built-in bug repellent, called permethrin, to counter sand fleas and mosquitoes.
The quest to better cloak our fighters will continue, though. The Pentagon says it is soliciting ideas for camouflage.
"Somebody might come in with chameleon pattern," Sloane says. "We're hoping they will, but we don't know if the technology is there yet."
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Show Your Support for Our Troops !

2011-06-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

We at CamoOuterwear receive orders from just about everybody, People like me and You, Celebrities, Police and Fire Departments, Schools and from our Soldiers at United States Armed Forces. Below are some of the people you know that shows support for our troops wearing some our clothing.

A young girl named Beyonce once sang of being a survivor. Fitting she sang of this while wearing camouflage. Why? Because our veterans of war are survivors. Even the ones who gave their lives survive in our memories. Everyday!
There are many ways to support the troop, but by simply putting on their armor in the form of Camouflage print, well it goes a long way to saying we care.
Army fatigues and the camouflage print has been around in fashion for years. Why? Because everyone loves a soldier!!! Check out celebs like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Tommy Lee and many more who all rocked camo as a fashion statement.

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith and the kids rocking the military camouflage BDUs look from head-to-toe.

Nas wearing a sideways camouflage fatigues cap at an Adidas event.

Alicia Keys back when she had braids and wore cargo pants with camouflage print.

Ciara wearing a camouflage outfit, including backwards cap and cargo pants.

Will.i.am. sporting our vintage cargo camo pants at a Super Bowl pre-game concert.

By Ariel Goes

A & C Goes

2011-04-18T07:09:00.000-07:00

Our Story

A & C Goes began in November 2004, and has blossomed over this few years into one of the world's foremost retailers of outdoor clothing and gear, camping equipment, down products and Montessori materials. Four great virtual stores. How'd we do it? By providing superior products and service, great customer support, and fair prices; a perfect combination.

We started our adventure by supplying Goose Down Pillows, Down Comforters and Down Sleeping Bags, at our AngelDreams4U Web Site then we opened our Montessori Supplies Web Store, after those came our Camping Gear site and last our Outdoor Clothing site, now we are providing Goose Down Products, A full line of Authentic Montessori Materials, Brand Names Camping Equipment and a full line of Infant, Kids, Men and Women Outerwear Clothing.

Today A & C Goes also offers Climbing & Rappelling Gear, Sunglasses, Watches, kids toys, freezer wear, footwear, head wear, rain gear, Knives, Flashlights e much more.

At our web sites, you'll find all the brands you know and trust, including favorites like Don Shingler Down Products,, Rothco Outerwear, Smith & Wesson, Columbia River, Kershaw, Zippo, Mag-lite, Leatherman, Seal Skin, Gerber, American Optics, Uvex, G.I. Plus - really too many to list.

Please visit our Sites for High Quality Products and Great Low Prices:
CamoOuterwear
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By Ariel Goes

"The Biggest Loser" get Combat Tested by the U.S. Marines

2011-03-16T18:14:00.000-07:00

Rothco Clothing and Gear Helps The Biggest Loser "Recruits" at Camp Pendelton
This past November on NBC one of TV's most popular shows, The Biggest Loser traveled to the U.S. Marine Corps base at Camp Pendleton where they received rigorous training by Marine Corps instructors. While there, they did some extreme marching, participated in Marine style physical training, woke up each day at 5 am and finished off with a Marine Corps obstacle course.

Excitement as the Biggest Loser Helicopter Approaches Pendleton
All in all, the 11 contestants held up quite well given the demanding conditions. Part of the reason for that may have been the rugged Rothco Battle Dress Uniforms.

The Biggest Loser participants wore both our City Camouflage and Sky Blue Camouflage military fatigues as well as Rothco Fatigue Caps, Web Belts, Cushion Sole Socks and Thermals.

Despite all the rigors the contestants were put through, their Rothco uniforms held up throughout the week of training. Even Biggest Loser trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels got into the act wearing military physical training gear and ranting at their teams like drill sergeants.

The Theme of the Week Was Teamwork!!!
Rothco's Battle Dress Uniforms were put through the ultimate test, a Marine Corps obstacle course.

Rothco military clothing is tough and combat tested, but it's not just for military use. It makes great workwear, outdoor and adventure clothing and even athletic wear. Rothco partner Pure Power Boot Camp use Rothco's Vintage Paratrooper Fatigues to outfit their "recruits". Whatever you plan on using them for, Rothco's military, outdoor and fashion clothing is combat tested and ready for extreme adventure.

Good luck in all your athletic pursuits and adventures!! See below for more pictures from the episode.

By John Ottaviano of Rothco

Camouflage & Military Looks for Women: They're Back!

2010-03-11T05:43:00.000-08:00

The longer I work in the military clothing business, the shorter the cycles are between "military fashion rebirths". Not that I'm complaining, this is good news for all of us who sell military clothing. Via the Google Alerts program, I've been seeing news stories and blog posts day after day about the burgeoning military fashion trend for men and women. With the fashion shows in New York and Paris just completed, the interwebs are thick with pictures and news of this trend.

Last month, Vogue published it's March "Military" issue featuring a huge spread of Women's Military Clothing. The clothing is very high end and expensive, but at CAMOOUTERWEAR we have Rothco items to offer to savvy women looking for that great military look at lower prices. Rothco's Womens Blazer, Womens Peacoats and Khaki Fatigue Shirts will give very similar looks to those in the Vogue piece. We also have great accessories like our Canvas Pistol Belts, Vintage Canvas Bags and Womens Vintage Fatigue Caps that will give the same great looks at a fraction of the cost of the items featured in the Vogue layout.

On Monday, the New York Times had an interesting article on the reemergence of military and camouflage fashions in Paris, and it featured "Doursoux Surplus" the leading army surplus store in Paris and, perhaps, all of France. Here's an excerpt from the article:

The Scene: Doursoux, an Army-Navy supply store on a side street near the Gare Montparnasse.
“This is pure Dries!” said an American fashion stylist, rummaging through a pile of French combat fatigues, referring to Dries Van Noten, whose collection was one of many here to use military uniforms as a point of departure. At 30 euros (about $40), they were a fraction of what many designer pants cost.

Three days into the week, buyers from stores like Bloomingdale’s had already followed her into the bins of vintage fatigues and Russian army coats and vinyl kit bags devised for the Japanese army. Troops of the Japanese editors who descend on the city during Fashion Week had cleaned the place out of the nipped camouflage jackets and blanket-weight peacoats that Junya Watanabe used as the basis for a show that Julie Gilhart, the fashion director of Barneys New York, called “really commercial and sellable.”

Two days ago, a blog called Cheap Chic Daily landed in my inbox with a great spread on very fashionable camouflage womens clothing called Cheap Chic Shopping: Cover in camouflage for Spring. It features fashionable camo looks at what it claims to be discount prices, but you can get similar looks at CAMOOUTERWEAR.COM for less: Womens Camo Short Shorts, Womens Camo Short Skirt and Womens Camo Flare Pants.

When it comes to military fashion for men or women, there's little need to go any further than CAMOOUTERWEAR for great Rothco military quality fashion clothing at super low prices.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

Rihanna's Goes Military in Her new Video "Hard"

2010-02-26T10:42:00.000-08:00

Rihanna was one of the hottest selling artists of 2009 and looks to be #1 in 2010. Rihanna has sold over 12 million records and was honored with World Music Awards for World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist and Female Entertainer of the Year, as well as the 2008 American Music Awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist.

Rihanna’s newest video “Hard” is exploding with ROTHCO military clothing and gear. Some of the military items that are featured in this video are ROTHCO staple items that can be found in our website; Vintage Vietnam Era Fatigue Shirt, Jungle Boots, Pistol Belts, Dog Tags, Fingerless Gloves, etc.

The intense usage of military clothing in Rihanna's new video should draw some attention and traffic to our Web Site.

Take a look at Rihanna's new video Rihanna - HARD

By, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

The World’s Greatest Athlete’s Wear Camo

2010-01-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

Now Rothco Products has been around since 1954 …as I’m sure you all know by now. Our apparel and camouflage has been worn by soldiers, celebrities, ball players, movie stars, etc. I think it’s fair to call us the King of Camo… When a super star basketball player such as (King) Lebron James wears our product

that just only reiterates that point…. Lebron seen here in an LA club sporting our Rothco Woodland Capri Pants

You don’t have to earn millions of dollars a year to sport this look. CamoOuterwear.Com proves this time and time again with many of our classic products.

Also sporting the Woodland Camo look is Former Pro-bowler Larry Johnson. Seen here wearing our Woodland Fatigues Pants

Although no-longer with the Kansas City Chief as of this morning, he still is on his job sporting the classic Rothco woodland camo pants!

Another Super Star baller sporting Rothco product is Sir David Beckham of the LA Galaxy. Here he is seen wearing our Rothco Vintage D-Ring Belt. Not to mention his glasses look very much like our classic Smoke Aviators sunglasses

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

There's Rothco Products Again, in MR Magazine

2009-10-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

This time in the September issue of MR Magazine, "the Magazine of Menswear Retailing". In a

pictoral feature called "Who IS that guy?" you'll see a couple of Our products pictured in some decidely different ways. First, on the title page are our Black Jungle Boots paired up with a Mottainai blazer and Free Country swim trunks.

Then, on a page with the caption "Youthful styline, sophisticated textures ... Confident attitude." is our

Vintage Black Army Air Corp T-Shirt underneath a very preppy Company 81 jacket.

Where will Rothco items pop-up next? Wait a few days and you'll see.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

ROTHCO & EMINEM

2009-10-06T20:07:00.000-07:00

XXL Magazine dedicated nearly the whole last month issue to the rapper and his comeback CD, Relapse.

For the uninitiated, Eminem is one of the best selling rapper in music history and probably one of the most controversial artists of all time. His new CD is probably his most controversial ever. At the same time, it's probably seeing as much promotion as any release in recent memory, mostly due to his self-imposed four year exile from the business to deal with a number of personal issues.

In any case, these pictures are a great promotional tool for your store. In various pictures, Eminem is wearing Rothco Black B.D.U. Pants, Rothco Black Nylon Pistol Belt, Rothco Black Wool Watch Cap, Black Fingerless Gloves, Rothco Black Jungle Boots and lots of other products from Rothco that all the hip-hop fans in your area will be dying to wear now that Eminem has been seen wearing them. These pictures aren't just in the magazine, but all over the internet!!

I recommend going to the local newstand and picking up a copy of XXL Magazine. Please note that XXL is a relatively adult magazine both verbally and graphically, but the pictures of one of the biggest musical artists out today should do big things for your products.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

The Aviator Sunglass Season

2009-08-17T21:12:00.000-07:00

So here it is, day of Summer here in North America and it's a beautiful, sunny day here in Northern California. A day that's perfect for a sharp pair of sunglasses. And according to MR Magazine, Aviator sunglasses are still one of the hottest looks around. Interestingly enough, the feature pictured below mentions the A. Kurtz sunglass line, but suggests the fashionistas try the Rothco brand as it's "the real thing".

Now, who are we to argue with MR Magazine, the magazine of menswear retailing? After all, we HAVE been selling aviator sunglasses for long time now and we have a couple of dozen styles, from genuine Air Force pilot's bayonet temple sunglasses, to less expensive but equally stylish aviator sunglasses with wrap-around temples.

Whatever aviators you need this summer, CamoOuterwear.Com will be sure to have them. Just in case you need a little more inspiration, here are Jennifer Aniston, Kate Bosworth and Naomi Watts braving the sun in a shot from People magazine.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

SHEMAGH Function or Fashion?

2009-08-11T20:02:00.000-07:00

In the military clothing business we are sometimes fortunate to come across old school items that become a hit with the soldiers. Other times, a military item will crossover and become a big hit with the fashion market. Rarely, if ever, will an item be hot in both areas at the same time.

Right now is one of those rare times when we've found an item that's in great demand by both military personnel and fashionistas, and that item is the Shemagh! Worn in the deserts for hundreds of years, military use of this by Westerners goes back to T.E. Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia. More recently, Charlie Sheen can be seen wearing one in the 1990 film "Navy SEALs".

Currently, according to Wikipedia, "Since the beginning of the War on Terror, these keffiyeh, usually cotton and in military Olive drab or Khaki with black stitching, have been adopted by US and troops as well. Their practicality in an arid environment, as in Iraq, explains their constant popularity with soldiers. Soldiers often wear the keffiyeh folded in half into a triangle and wrapped around the face, with the halfway point being placed over the mouth and nose, sometimes coupled with goggles, to keep sand out of the face." Many of our dealers who serve U.S. military personnel in the Middle East and Afghanistan have requested this for their customers.

"Our unit issued us all a shemagh to protect us from the sun/dust and to endear us to the local population. I took mine every mission we went on, especailly in the winter. It works alot better than the standard neck gaiter for protection from the cold. We never really had a problem with wearing them with our uniform as long as it was outside the wire.The one the soldier in the picture is wearing can be purchased at all the PXs on base."

Everyone from Kanye West (see video below) to (famously) Rachel Ray has been wearing this out on the street and whether your customer is a fashion-craving teenager or a soldier leaving for deployment to the Middle East, the Rothco Shemagh is an absolute MUST HAVE! Now available in 6 colors and finally in stock, this nearly a guaranteed sale. In fact, I would suggest going to CAMOOUTERWEAR.COM and ordering these NOW!
New Arrival!!! LIGHTWEIGHT SHEMAGH TACTICAL DESERT SCARVES
# 100% LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON
# APPROXIMATELY 42" X 42"
# TRADITIONAL DESERT HEADWEAR DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE HEAD AND NECK FROM SUN AND SAND
# AVAILABLE IN FIVE COLORS: TAN, DESERT SAND, OLIVE DRAB, FOLIAGE AND BLACK/WHITE

Kanye West wearing a SHEMAGH ON HOMECOMING CLIP
Kanye West - Homecoming
by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

Rothco Products Featured in ASI's Wearables Magazine

2009-08-09T01:42:00.000-07:00

Yes, indeed, Rothco products is everywhere once again. This time in the Advertising Specialty Institute's (ASI) magazine Wearables . In fact, we are all over the magazine, with five products in this month's issue.

In their Fashion Sense section there is a section on military trends with Rothco's Booty Camp Shorts and our hard to get Shemaghs.

The Hot Product Showcase section focuses on Footwear and Socks and features our Woodland Camo Slip-On Sneakers and Pink Camo Hi-Top Sneakers. They also show our Wigwam All Terrain Hiker Socks and tout their CoolMax moisture wicking properties.

You really can't get away from it. Wherever you go, there's our products with some of the best variety of military and outdoor clothing anywhere.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

Rothco Items in Magazines & Movies

2009-08-08T20:48:00.000-07:00

Here are a few quick bits of Rothco products in a leading fashion trade publication and a couple of recent movies.

First, there are a couple of pictures of Rothco's Black Jungle Boots in MR Magazine's Fall 2009 Menswear review. The first, in an image called "Dark Star Rising" features our Jungle Boots with in a mostly black ensemble of "functional" garments.

The second is certainly one of the most unique uses of Jungle Boots I've ever seen, worn with a nylon jacket and a pair of board shorts.

Below are a couple of more pictures from the film "Notorious" which chronicles the life and death of Brooklyn rapper Biggie Smalls aka the Notorious B.I.G. In pictures from the movie, as reported by Rothco sales associate Brian Kearney, Biggie is clearly wearing a Rothco Fatigue Cap and M-65 Field Jacket. A great example of the influence military clothing has had on hip-hop fashion over the years.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

Rothco Products on Vibe Magazine

2009-08-08T20:24:00.000-07:00

Yet another media appearance by Rothco Items, this time in hip-hop magazine, Vibe, in their "We Know What You're Doing This Summer" style preview.

In the article, the Vibe style folks describe various personalities, the gear they'll be wearing, their music, their activities, etc. For "The Philly Skateboarder" they picked the Rothco Vintage Infantry Utility Short as "the" garment of choice this summer. You can find them at the website CamoOuterWear.Com. The shorts are available in 7 colors in all, Woodland, Khaki, Black, Olive Drab, City Camouflage, Navy Blue, and Army Digital Camouflage.

By the way, the Vintage Infantry Paratrooper Fatigue Shorts are just about the most comfortable and functional shorts I've every worn. I've got three or four pairs and I'll be rockin' them all summer.

by, John Otaviano
Rothco CamoBlog

Camo Outerwear.Com

2009-08-08T19:08:00.000-07:00

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