Happy Monday, Contraband Fam! We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend — nothing breaks the mission focus like a busted finger on fireworks. 😉
🧵 Shirts — Live Now
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who grabbed one of our inaugural ring-spun cotton tees — you guys set the tone for the season. These 220 gsm shirts are rock-solid, soft, and field-ready, and the early support means everything. If you haven’t yet, what are you waiting for? Grab yours and rep the cause.
🧥 Hoodies — Danger Close
Still locked and loaded — the hoodies are closing in fast. Made from heavyweight, plush 320 gsm ring‑spun cotton, they promise performance and comfort that echoes the shirts. Pre‑launch prep is complete; drop is imminent. Stay frosty.
🪖 BDUs — In Motion
No slowdowns on the BDU front — we’re full steam ahead since last week. Designer coordination is done, and the 50/50 NYCO supplier aligns with our standards. Notions (zippers, Velcro, elastic, trims) are ordered. Prototype work is underway — we’re making it happen. BDU Preorders are closed!
📣 Other News
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Historical nod: We hope your 4th-of-July celebrations honored freedom, safety, and a solid BBQ lineup.
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NYCO Fabric Secured: Supplier confirmed. Actual military-grade blend inbound.
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Shirt & Hoodie timeline: Shirts are out. Hoodies are next.
🤝 Collaborators
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BUSH Team:
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Gorka fabric remains in transit — coming soon.
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Lester River Bushcraft:
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Still seeking quality cotton ripstop. Got a lead? DM us.
🎨 Pattern Rollcall
The pattern pipeline hasn’t slowed since last week:
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Czech FOS Splinter — Complete and available on the site.
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Czech Sumpftarn — Surprise! This guy is available today!
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LithPat & LithPat Navy — ongoing development.
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Czech Blue Firemen Splinter, Eichenlaub, Tarndruck Woodland, Ecuador Tiger, Blumentarn, SSO Palma Spring, Zaire Army Leopard, Brushstroke, Italian Memetico, Taz83 progressing strong. Some may launch late July.
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Got some cool trial patterns in the works. Some may drop, some may not. All depends on the feedback from you guys.
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Amoeba Mracky: Combines the Amoebas from Dubaky into the pattern of Mracky
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Mracky Chocochip: Combines US 6 color Chocochip with the autumn colored “Fire Ruby” Mracky
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Rhodesian “Hippie” Brushstroke
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Multiterrain Leaf II colorway
Thanks again to everyone who’s already repped the shirts! Your support keeps this movement going. Stay tuned this week for hoodie drops, and pattern launch teasers.
Have feedback, tips, or leads (especially on cotton ripstop)? Hit us up. We’re building this with you.
