REVIEW – I’ll admit it, I was skeptical about writing a review for these MP Magic-Premium socks. I mean, what can you really say about a pair of socks? It’s just a tube of cloth right? Well, I was wrong.
What is it?
The MP Magic-Premium socks are just as they sound, premium socks. If you’ve never had really nice socks, then read on and find out what you’re missing!
What’s in the box?
1 pair MP Magic-Premium socks
Design and features
I know what you’re thinking: “What’s so magical about these socks?”
I’ll admit it, I was skeptical about the MP Magic-Premium socks when I first took this review. I have sweaty feet. They sweat when they’re hot, they sweat when they’re cold. When it comes to clothing, I’m fairly casual and not very fashion conscious, so I’ll pretty much wear or try anything, especially if it aims at comfort.
The MP Magic-Premium socks boast a nice feature list:
24-hour comfort
Antibacterial
Odorless
Japanese fabrics
Italian knitting machine
Fast moisture wicking
Cushioning for protection
Customized Left & Right
100% money back guarantee
The first thing I noticed about these socks was the stitching. It was obvious that these were very high quality. MP team has chosen to use the finest cotton from Japan and the high-quality Santoni Italian knitting machines capable of 200 needle count knitting which produces items with tiny details perfectly.
It may sound strange, but I looked closely at the stitching of the sock and was quite impressed with not only the quality of it but the design. It appears as though each and every part of the sock has a purpose and the stitching varies based on what they want it to do – it’s more than just a tube of cloth.
The socks are infused with silver, copper, and zinc which are known for their anti-bacterial properties. This is a big plus, just ask my wife. After wearing them for the day I really do think they helped with odor. Yes, there was the obligatory “smell my feet”.
Although the MP product page lists Cushioning for Protection, Chafing Prevention, and Shock Absorption the socks are not overly bulky or poofy. The “cushioning” is minor and more of a thicker weave than a layer of cushioning that you might expect when hearing that.
Here is the feature that intrigued me the most, moisture wicking. There are times that I change my socks two or three times a day because of my sweaty feet. The moisture wicking ability of these socks is outstanding. The convection effect is noticeable, you can actually feel your feet being cooled as the moisture evaporates.
The socks are thinner than my other cotton socks, almost like some of the thin dress socks. They have a more pleasing cotton feel as compared to polyester dress socks.
What I like
Comfort – these are really comfortable socks
Odor control
What needs to be improved
Needs an ankle high version and color selection in white (colors not yet specified)
Final thoughts
I wish I had more pairs of these socks! I scrounged around the house for stuff to wash just so I could wash these and wear them again. My feet stay noticeably drier and cooler.
Price: Pricing not yet announced Where to buy: MP Magic-Premium Source: The sample of this product was provided by MP Magic Socks.
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REVIEW – Jeans are without question a staple item in the wardrobes of millions of folks the world over. Paired with the right items, they can be dressed up or down and can be worn for work, leisure, or anything in between. I’d been looking for a new pair of jeans, ones that would not only fit me well and look good of course, which are table stakes in the jeasn game, but also that would be comfortable and include some features that would make them better for travel than standard blue jeans. As someone who respects Bluffworks’ steadily-expanding and ever-impressive clothing product line, I was quite excited to discover that they’d be launching a new product, their Departure Travel Jeans. Let’s take a look!
What is it?
The Bluffworks Departure Travel Jeans are blue jeans made from denim fabric that has been enhanced with high-tech fibers that provide more comfort and include hidden features for travel security all while maintaining the look of classic denim.
Hardware specs
Options – Slim Fit or Regular Fit
Style
Five classic jean pockets plus two hidden, zippered pockets in the back waistband
Traditional denim details, like rivets and dual stitching in contrasting yellow and orange thread, with zippered fly
Fabric
68% Cotton, 22% COOLMAX Polyester, 9% Rayon, and 1% Spandex
11 oz per yard fabric (compared to 14 oz per yard with most denim jeans)
Moisture-wicking material that breathes and stretches
Care and cleaning – Machine washable, line or tumble dry
What’s in the package?
Bluffworks Departure Travel Jeans arrived packaged in a Bluffworks logo box (not shown) and inside a sealed plastic bag. The bag has a couple of standard labels with product and lot info, and an interesting third label with an attention-grabbing “”HOLD ON!” at top. This label explains that the Departure Travel Jeans’ fabric has been made from natural indigo dye and gives a suggestions on initial washing. More detail on this below.
Design
Upon removing them from the bag, my immediate impressions of the Bluffworks Departure Travel Jeans were twofold: they felt very soft, not stiff in the least, like they were a freshly out of the washer and dryer, and also they felt very lightweight. I also noticed their color, which was a very deep, indigo blue.
The Departure Jeans have the look of classic, traditional denim blue jeans and in fact have a simple, minimalist design that has avoided the addition of excess decorative features. I like this for two reasons. First, I don’t care for all the excess artistic ornamentations that have made their way into the styling of jeans; I prefer a more low-key style and actually think that most people do as well. Second, considering that the Departure Jeans have been purpose-built for travel, having a more low-key style seems better in keeping a low profile while traveling, when avoiding unwanted attention would often be preferred.
While the Departure Jeans are a very deep blue, indigo color, then are not completely, 100% dark blue all over; they have had a light factory wash such that a few areas have very slight fade, which gives them just a touch of character but without going overboard on fading as with many jeans. I really appreciated this about the Departure Jeans, because it gives the wearer the ability to dress them up or down, depending on the situation. In addition, their color can take on varied appearances based on the type of light in which they are seen, as evidenced by the photos in this review, which were taken in various lighting conditions.
While the Departure Jeans do have a low-key style, they are not completely devoid of some subtle yet classy details, like the contrasting yellow and orange stitching as seen in these close-up images. Bluffworks has also sewn a logo tag into the inside waistband of the Departure Jeans, which is another feature I like—their exterior doesn’t have screaming, obnoxious logos everywhere. Also, one of the Departure Jeans’ details that you might not catch immediately is the detail on its button, which features the Bluffworks logos and a tiny set of latitude and longitude coordinates which evoke a sense of travel and adventure. These coordinates are a detail you will often find subtly included on Bluffworks’ products if you search carefully for it. I really like little details like this on a product—they are like hidden gems that indicate that the product was designed and built with attention to detail in mind.
And speaking of exterior logos, there are only two, the first being a leather tag stitched into the rear waistband of the right side of the Departure Jeans. This leather tag shows the Bluffworks logo as on the button shown above, including the latitude and longitude coordinates once again; very subtle yet present.
Regarding attention to detail, another feature of the Departure Jeans that is subtle but classic is the brass rivets placed at the intersection of stitching points in higher-stress areas, such as around the pockets as shown in the photo above.
As mentioned above, the Departure Jeans are all but completely devoid of excess decorative features, like designs stitched into the pockets, extra thick thread, slick-screening, and so one. In fact, just about the only distinguishing characteristic is a line of dark blue horizontal stitching about 2/3 of the way down the pockets. This stitching is so subtle that I didn’t even notice it at first.
Therefore, while the overall look of the Departure Jeans is low-key, yet classic style with attention to the small details, what makes them unique? Two things: first, the fabric’s feel and performance and second, the hidden security features for travel. Let’s talk about the fabric first.
Fabric
The inside back of the Departure Jeans includes a stitched-in tag that indicates similar information to the “HOLD ON!” sticker that was on the bag that the Departure Jeans came in. This tag indicates the fabric’s “natural indigo dyes” and warns that this color will fade with successive washings and that the color may transfer to lighter colors, warning to wash them inside out with like colors. Additionally, I would add that it is always a good practice to wash any clothing, but particularly colored cotton or cotton blends, alone for the first time for this very reason, lest your white dress shirts turn out a pale blue (unless that is your intent of course).
The denim fabric from which the Departure Jeans have been made is still mainly cotton like traditional denim blue jeans, but as with all of Bluffworks’ products, it has been enhanced with some high-tech fibers that give it special properties. The “shell,” or man exterior portion of the Departure Jeans are made from a blend of 68% cotton, 22% Cool Max, 9% Rayon, and 1% Spandex fibers. This combination was chosen specifically to give the Departure Jeans added moisture-wicking, breath-ability and stretch. This blended fabric is also 11 oz per fabric yard in weight compared to 14 oz for most standard denim, so they are slightly thinner and lighter than most other jeans, which make them great for travel—they weight less and take up less space in your luggage. The fabric is also fully machine-washable. And, as mentioned above, they are soft. Like, way soft. Right out of the package, they felt soft, and I can say unequivocally that from the moment I first tried on the Departure Jeans, they were the softest denim jeans I had ever worn. Period. Further, as I wore them, their slight stretch and breath-ability combined with lighter fabric weight made them a dream to wear. They just feel good. Really good.
Cut and fit
I have to state that one of the things that made me hesitant about reviewing the Bluffworks Departure Jeans was that I have found it challenging to buy jeans online without actually trying on several sizes and styles in a store before settling on ones that I am happy with, and I was concerned that the Departure Jeans would not fit me as well as I would like, which would negatively affect my opinions about the jeans for this review. Wary of this, I proceeded with requesting the Departure Jeans in my typical pants size, 32 Waist x 32 Length, and I also requested them in both Slim Fit and Straight Fit, both of which Bluffworks helpfully provided.
Left = Regular Fit | Right = Slim Fit
One of the reasons that I requested both the Slim Fit and Regular Fit was to attempt to illustrate the differences between these cuts. In the photo above and in the two below, the Regular Fit pair is on the left, and the Slim Fit pair is on the right. Bluffworks describes the Regular Fit as,
“A relaxed-but-tailored silhouette that is comfortable but not fitted. It’s fuller through the hips, thighs, knees and legs than the Slim Fit.”
The Slim Fit is described as,
“A trim silhouette that is cut closer to the body in the hips, thighs, knees and legs. The soft, stretchy fabric conforms to your shape yet offers flexibility.”
To my surprise, I actually found these descriptions to hold true for the most part. [For those interested, in these photos I’m also wearing the Bluffworks Meridian Dress Shirt and GORUCK MACV-1 boots.]
Left = Regular Fit | Right = Slim Fit
On me, the Regular Fit was definitely cut fuller in the hips, thighs and knees, but I also found it to be a bit fuller below the knee. The seat was just a tad snug out of the package, but after wearing them around for a few hours and with the bit of stretch to the fabric, the fabric relaxed a bit and it felt and looked fine.
Left = Regular Fit | Right = Slim Fit
I have tried jeans in both a “regular” or “classic” fit and a “slim” fit from other companies, and I’ve never been happy with a “slim fit” until trying the Bluffworks Departure Jeans. The cut is indeed slim, but not like “skinny jeans” slim. The Slim Fit is a bit more form-fitting and with the added stretch to the fabric, they feel really good and look pretty good as well. They passed the Wife Test, which is always the final hurdle for me. Between the Regular Fit and the Slim Fit, I decided that for the first time ever for a pair of jeans, the Departure Jeans Slim Fit were the cut for me. Nicely done, Bluffworks.
Security features
Finally, let’s check out the features designed and built into the Bluffworks Departure Jeans that are intended to aid in security of your items, whether you are traveling abroad or just going to the mall.
As you can see in the photo above, the back interior of the Departure Jeans appear to have some interesting-looking pockets stitched to and hanging inside.
Investigating further, you can see that these pockets are actually quite deep and hang down to the level of the exterior back pockets.
These pockets are made from a thin, very smooth and almost silky-feel 100% Polyester fabric that Bluffworks reports is water-resistant. This thinness and silkiness helped me forget that these pockets were even there while I was wearing the Departure Jeans.
But where are these pockets located when viewed from the outside of the Departure Jeans? This is actually where I think Bluffworks has taken hidden security features to an entirely different plane of achievement: these pockets are virtually invisible from the outside, unless you know exactly where to look for them.
Let’s take a look at the right back side of the Departure Jeans, below the leather logo label. You see the standard exterior back pocket stitched to the outside of the jeans. See anything else? I suspect you probably don’t, or at least shouldn’t.
Just beneath the waist band, there is a hidden flap that is camouflaged into the seam itself. This flap is stitched in such a way that in its free state, it lies flat. But if you lift it up, you see a zipper pull perfectly concealed underneath this flap.
This zipper is super low profile so that its teeth don’t protrude, plus it has a tiny zipper pull—both are very clever and purposeful features that help prevent the zipper from giving away its position to a would-be pickpocket.
As with the right side of the jeans, this hidden flap and underlying pocket are perfectly camouflaged on the left side of the Departure Jeans also, as seen in the image above.
Let’s do one more demonstration of these hidden security pockets. Above, you can just barely detect the presence of the camouflaged seam flap, but only because you have now been trained to spot it.
Above, the camouflaged lap has been lifted slightly and the hidden zipper opened.
A passport easily fits into one of these hidden pockets with room to spare. Some cash, boarding passes, or other travel documents would easily fit inside as well. Even a wallet would have no problem fitting inside these hidden pockets, although I’d recommend that anything you place in these pockets be fairly slim so as to remain concealed.
In the photo above, I have placed my passport inside the hidden pocket and my I have placed my current EDC SlimFold Soft Shell wallet inside the standard outer back pocket. As far as I’m concerned, that passport is undetectable to the casual observer, and further, the camouflage flap and hidden zipper beneath it provide two additional steps that a pickpocket must defeat to actually get their hands on your valuables. I have investigated hidden security features on other companies’ clothing before, but the way that Bluffworks has integrated these camouflaged flaps with their hidden, waterproof pockets is so well executed, it actually shocked me at first. And I still marvel at it when I wear them and use this feature.
What I like
So. SOFT.
Subtle yet classy style: dress them up or down
Perfect amount of stretch
Lightweight, thin, breathable
Hidden waistband zippered pockets are the best travel security feature I’ve seen on a pair of travel pants yet
What needs to be improved
Nothing that I can see
Final thoughts
I found the Bluffworks Departure Travel Jeans to be a pleasant surprise when I took them out of the package, and they just continued to impress me from there. Their design is not flashy, but very classy and smart-looking, and can be dressed up or down. The denim cotton fabric enhanced with high-tech fibers is incredibly soft, has just the right amount of stretch, is thinner and lighter weight than standard denim, and breathes and wicks moisture like a champ—all of which contribute to making the Departure Jeans incredibly comfortable to wear. The Regular Fit and Slim Fit both fit as described, which is rare in jeans these days. And finally, the zippered pockets hidden under camouflage seam-flaps were mind-blowingly well done. All of these features combined make the Bluffworks Departure Jeans an excellent choice for just about anyone, whether you are a globe-hopping frequent traveler, or plan to wear them to the office, out for dinner, or just want to wear them around town or to hang out, they are well worth their $125 price tag.
Price: $125.00 Where to buy: Bluffworks.com Source: The product sample for this review was provided by Bluffworks.
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NEWS – BluffWorks has been steadily building a very impressive product offering over the past few years, including their most recent, the Horizon Quilted Vest and the Departure Travel Jeans. Their latest offering is the Threshold Performance T-Shirt, which continues BluffWorks’ pattern of simple yet stylish, technical and durable clothing suitable for travel, office or everyday wear. T-shirts have become a quite ubiquitous staple of wardrobes worldwide since their introduction around the turn of the 20th century, so what makes the Threshold Performance T-Shirt unique? A fair question. Below are a rundown of its features.
For starters, it’s quite a bit more technical than the standard cotton T-shirt, made from a blend of 66% Polyester, 29% Lyocell, and 5% Elastaine so it is lightweight and breathable, moisture-wicking and quick-drying, and has 4-way stretch for better freedom of movement. It also has both gold and silver nano-particles embedded into the fabric to aid in odor resistance. It even has UPF 50+ sun protection. It is also available in five colors: Peak White, Mist Grey, Hurricane Grey, Deep Orange, or Maritime Blue, all suitable for layering under a BluffWorks Meridian Dress Shirt or worn on their own. And finally, to best fit your physique and preference, it’s available in two fits, Slim and Classic, two lengths, Regular and Tall, and sizes XS through XL. Visit BluffWorks.com to find more info on the Threshold Performance T-Shirt or to pre-order it for $45.
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REVIEW – I would think that most people are not a fan of wrinkled clothing, however, I tend to be one to throw a damp towel and a wrinkled shirt into the dryer to knock those wrinkles out and hope for the best. Well, those days are over for me thanks to the MECO Steamer I recently had the pleasure to review.
What is it?
The MECO Steamer is a handheld corded steamer that allows you to iron or steam your wrinkled fabrics. It has a 90 degree push button rotating head, digital display, adjustable temperature and adjustable steam level. It also has an “anti-ironing” and brush attachment.
What’s in the box?
MECO Steamer/Iron
Base
Measuring Cup
Storage Drawstring Bag
Anti-Ironing Attachment
Brush Attachment
Manual & Warranty Card
Design and features
I went into this review expecting nothing more than a basic steamer and I was quickly proven wrong. First of all, this is a pretty hefty tool, coming in at a shade over 2 pounds in weight. It has a sturdy handle with a convenient trigger button for the steam underneath; as well as the power, steam level and digital display in plain view on top.
The push button rotation makes it very simple to adjust to a vertical steaming mode that covers a wider swath of fabric. This turns it into a 2-in-1 horizontal and vertical clothes steamer and steam iron/dry iron. Simply press down the button when rotating the iron plate head.
There is a 7 temperature gear, by pressing the power button repeatedly after turning the unit on, it cycles through 80/100/120/140/160/180/200 degrees CELSIUS – I emphasize this for our readers accustomed to Fahrenheit indicators. There is a handy chart in the manual that gives you clear usage instructions for the type of fabric and temperature setting.
There is a small cover at the front of the ironing head where water can be poured into the unit. It is best to use the provided measuring cup with a spout, as the hole to pour the water into is small but the cup has a spout on it that makes it easy to pour without spilling.
Setup
Setup on this device is pretty simple – plug it in and hold the power button down for 5 seconds to get it to power on. Then press the power button to cycle through to the temperature you want to use. Steam is only generated when set at 180 or 200 degrees. Then press the steam button on the top of the handle to set your steam level (low, medium, high) if desired. As the unit heats up, the temperature will flash, once it reaches the set temperature it will stop flashing and the temperature will show in the digital display in solid blue numbers.
Performance
I tested this steamer in two applications: ironing and steaming. First, I had a shirt that I had received months ago and put on a hangar hoping the wrinkles would fall out. They didn’t. It was a cotton shirt so I set the iron temperature to 180 degrees with steam on low to start, as I progressed through the process of ironing the shirt, I adjusted it up to high to get the last few wrinkles out. This was a great test of its horizontal function.
As you can see, it got all the wrinkles out. I used a standard flat ironing board under the shirt to prevent scalding the clothing and it worked great. I consider any deficiencies in performance to be related to my inexperience ironing clothes, I was pretty impressed with its ease of use as well as overall functionality. It heated up quickly and the steam that I used along the way didn’t leave spots or stains as I’m accustomed to in my past uses of an iron.
The next thing I tested was the steaming function. Our guest bath had a polyester shower curtain that still had massive wrinkles in it despite 5 years of being on the curtain rod. This made a perfect test of the vertical application of the steamer with the head rotated 90 degrees. I attached the “anti-ironing” attachment, heated the head to 180 degrees and turned the steam level on high.
In less than 15 minutes, the shower curtain was pretty much wrinkle free. Again, it was easy to use, the steam function worked perfectly and with the head rotated it was pretty easy to maneuver to get to all the wrinkles without feeling like you had to have a hard surface to press it against. Holding the head of the iron about an inch away from the fabric, I was able to simply hold a bit of tension to the fabric and the wrinkles started coming right out.
The base that is provided is rather handy as well. You can set the unit in the base while it’s heating and at any desired temperature as it has pads to protect it from melting. As always with a steam iron, you need to release all the water once cooled and this is as easy as opening the flap and turning the unit upside down over a sink. On the Amazon link we were provided, it is touted as easy to pack for travel. At two pounds, this does take a good amount of weight in a suitcase but with the travel bag provided, it would definitely be an item worth taking on a trip especially if you have business attire or dress clothes for a special occasion. The brush attachment is also designed to remove pet hair, while MECO also touts their iron for uses such as sterilization, replacing laminators, sealing snacks, cleaning candle wax and more.
What I like
Multiple heat settings correlated to the fabric types.
Ergonomic controls and design, easy to handle, move and situate.
Easy to fill/empty water reservoir
Performs very well at ironing and steaming
Rotating 90 degree head really does make a difference when steaming vertically.
What needs to be improved
Instruction Manual – the translation of the manual to English is pretty rough and leaves room in some places for interpretation. For an inexperienced user, it was confusing at times. Additionally, it never explained exactly how or when you’re supposed to use the attachments.
A bit top/front heavy when using for a long time in a vertical application.
Celsius temperature settings are not normal in US, possible to have a switch for Fahrenheit setting.
Final thoughts
The pros of this unit greatly outweigh any cons I may have. With my wife previously buying several steamers, I finally found one that I could have some confidence in and want to use without feeling like I’m going to ruin my shirt with a water stain or spend entirely too much time trying to get a single wrinkle out. I may have finally ended my days of finding a damp towel to throw in with my wrinkled shirt.
Price: $42.99 Where to buy: Amazon Source: The sample of this product was provided by MECO.
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REVIEW – Last year the folks at Mission Workshop sent me a pair of their Icon City Pants to review. While not very techie or gadgettie, they are definitely a finely made, high-quality piece of clothing. Though, I hate to say it, I have passed them onto the Gadgeteer Kid who can pull off that modern look much better than I can. That said, recently Mission Workshop has sent me their Renan alpaca knit pullover to checkout…hopefully it stays in my closet vs his .
A bit of backstory: As I get old(er), I do my best to age with some semblance of grace. And I occasional read threads that help in that effort, saying ‘don’t wear these sort of things’ or ‘these phrases are no longer cool or worse yet not acceptable’. It’s not that I follow trends (at all really). But I seriously don’t want to be the 50-something guy walking down the street with people thinking “OMG what was he thinking” as they stare at my 20 yr old cargo shorts and white socks pulled up to my knees. So as my story goes, one of these articles suggested a list of all-purpose clothes every (aging) guy should own. One of those items was a quality pullover/hoodie. So, I did an internet search and the Renan knit pullover was near the top of the list to consider.
What is it?
The Renan pullover is an extremely nice, handcrafted hoodie made in the Peruvian Andes using 100% Alpaca fleece. It is soft, thick, warm, and feels awesome to wear. (I asked the Gadgeteer Kid to be my model and to smile, this is the best he could muster.)
Design and features
The Renan is handcrafted “from start to finish in the Peruvian Andes using 100% Alpaca fleece”. According to Mission Workshop, the Alpaca fibers provide unparalleled softness, regulate body temperature, naturally repel water, and are odor resistant. And while I haven’t tested the odor resistance, I completely agree. The Renan is constructed better than any knitted pullover/sweater I have ever worn. The Alpaca fleece is finely woven yet very dense, thick and heavy, as you would want, to stay warm on a cold day. During the first month of on and off use, the Renan has held its shape very nicely.
The Renan hoodie is styled and has the look to wear on its own or as a mid-layer piece when things get really cold. I regularly wear it under my leather jacket and personally think it looks awesome. Considering the quality and cost of the Renan pullover, I would not wear it while working on home improvement projects or put it in harms way like I would my Carhartt hoodie. But it is an excellent choice for a winter Friday @work, puttering around town, or a casual get-together.
The Mission Workshop Renan is European cut and is relatively slim-fitted. The Gadgeteer Kid stands 6’3″ and weighs in at about 175 pounds, he’s an ideal model for the Renan (in large). I’m 6’1″ and 185lbs, it fits me nicely as well but let’s just say you can see the places where I need to workout a bit more.
The back of the Renan has a rear facing touring pocket to hold your phone or keys out of the way while riding your bike or leaning forward. Mission Workshop uses custom YKK zippers to keep your stuff securely in the pocket. The YKK zipper operates smoothly and have yet to get hung-up.
Positives
Extremely well made from the finest materials
Alpaca is finely woven, soft, heavy, thick, gorgeous
Handwoven on manual looms with custom Alpaca yarn
Nicely fitted
Integrated touring pocket
Negatives
Expensive
The Renan is available in Heathered Gray and Black.
Final thoughts
You know it’s funny, the wife and Gadgeteer Kid rarely have much, if any, interest in the gear I receive to review. They might take a pair of wireless earbuds or tech-bag if they’ve destroyed the last one I hooked them up with. But it is more me forcing stuff on them than anything else…yes, crazy I know. I do not believe there has ever been an item that was fought over before it even arrived. Well, long story short, the Mission Workshop Renan alpaca knit pullover has the coveted honor of being the first. This hoodie is definitely a keeper, its ageless style, material quality, and construction should last years, if not decades. If the Kid somehow sneaks it off to college next year, I would most likely order another to replace it…which also say quite a bit as well. The Renan is just the hoodie I was looking for when I started my search.
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