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Engelbert Strauss / Germany

Possibly has a similar mindset to Musk. See report (german)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 hours ago

Try Cerva, I think it is Czech or Slovak.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 hours ago (2 children)

UF-Pro (Slovenia). Not marketed as working but tactical/military clothes, but their clothes and especially pants are the most robust and comfy ones I've ever had and they're available in more civilian looks and colors too. On the pricier side but quality is top notch, will last you a while.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago

Not exactly my favourite style, but thanks for the tip. 😅

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (1 children)

Having tactical gear in mind I feel UF-Pro is hyped and overpriced. I like Helikon-Tex (Poland), Clawgear (Austria) and Arktis (UK) a lot. Especially the later two have similar pants in good quality.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago

I've had Helikon Tex pants and didn't like them very much, I'll check out the other two though, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 hours ago

Engelbert Strauss, the Gucci of working cloths :p (I say that while owing jackets a pair of pants and a t-shirt by them gifted to me as a teen by my carpender dad)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

I don't know anything about the owners of Engelbert Strauss, but the article only says that they don't like wind turbines (at least at one place). Do they also support the AFD, hate LGBTQ, and dismantle government organisations? If not, they are certainly a lot better than Musk, not similar.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Really good but the owner tried/tries to stop wind turbines being build in their city

My heart broke as I own everything from socks and boxers to trousers and tees 😭

It's very durable but also tends to contain synthetic fibers

Edit: source https://www.gnz.de/lokales/main-kinzig-kreis/bad-orb/windkraft-in-bad-orb-bund-kritisiert-strauss-kampagne-3CFR3DRV2BHIPM63AQBMI6YTZI.html

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

Boaa.. they [those people] are everywhere...

Did you find any viable alternatives, yet?

Maybe Leibwächter (first result of a quick search)?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 hours ago

Thanks, crossposted to [email protected] for wider reach