The Workwear Depot

A Note from our Manufacturers

You see, one day they reached for their "Red Cap Brazil Smoking Tobacco" and noticed the colorful label that featured a red jockey cap. Realizing a good thing, Red Kap’s recognizable logo was founded in 1927, with an official name change in 1939.

During the 1930s, the family business diversified, first with "Matched sets" - work pants and shirts - then with competitively priced "Go-Getter" chambray shirts.

A few years later, the business was interrupted by World War II. But Red Kap pitched in with the war effort manufacturing gas mask carriers, combat fatigues, and field jackets with the same comfort and durability as their currently famous product line.

After the war, Red Kap teamed up with a network of laundries to pick up, deliver, and supply fresh business uniforms. By the 1960s, Red Kap had added coveralls and had become a major player in the workwear industry, much to the delight of their customers. Then, in 1964, Red Kap became part of Blue Bell which in turn became part of the VF family of brands in 1986.

But it didn't stop there. Through the formation of a new VF Workwear coalition, Red Kap continues to grow and diversify. All aimed at the one ultimate goal that has been at the heart of the company ever since the Harlin brothers put their first stitch in a pair of overalls: to make uniforms comfortable.

As an industry leader, Bulwark feels a unique responsibility to constantly challenge the notion of "good enough." So pushing boundaries is a big part of what we do. It's our heritage-and our future.

Bulwark will continue to lead the flame-resistant protective garment market by seeking out, evaluating and implementing innovations in fibers, fabrics, finishes, and garment construction. We will achieve continuous improvement in garment design and wearer comfort while delivering value to our customers, never forgetting that wearer safety must always be our primary concern.

The Bulwark Guarantee - Bulwark is the North American market leader in durable flame resistant protective garments. We are part of VF Corporation, the world’s largest publicly traded apparel company. In our position as market leader we offer a variety of options in flame resistant protection and always seek to place our customers first in everything we do.

The warranty of Bulwark Protective Apparel is stated in our conditions of sale. We will ship the goods ordered and they will be free of fabric or manufacturing defects. Bulwark will repair of replace any garment that has a manufacturing defect. No other warranty is made, either expressed or implied, including no guarantee of fitness for a particular use or purpose

The responsibility of Bulwark is that flame resistant apparel carrying our label will meet the performance requirements of the specifications and standards as stated on the garment labels and in our product literature. As long as our laundry instructions are followed, the flame resistance of Bulwark garments is guaranteed for the life of the garment.

Bulwark garments are designed for continuous wear. They meet the requirements specified in ASTM International Standard F2302-08 for labeling protective clothing as heat and flame resistant. They also meet the performance requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, 2009 Edition, ASTM Standard F1506-02a, Flame Resistant Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards. Because these fabrics are flame resistant, they are acceptable under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Final Rule 1910.269, Final Rule on Electrical Protective Equipment.

Where appropriate, Bulwark garments have been certified by Underwriters laboratories to the requirements of NFPA 2112, Standard on Flame Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire and Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard 155.20, Workwear for protection against Hydrocarbon Flash Fire.

Bulwark is proud of the flame resistant protective apparel we offer and of the leadership we provide to the market. Please advise if you have any questions or need additional information.

Horace Small® entered its newest evolution when acquired by VF Imagewear. Combining the strength and heritage of over 65 years with a new focus on the precise needs of today’s law enforcement professional, The Force™ was introduced in 2005. Supported by the leader in branded apparel, VF Corporation – maker of The North Face®, Nautica®, Wrangler®, Lee® and other world-famous lifestyle brands – The Force™ executes revolutionary uniform designs that partner new technology and functionality with practicality.

Designed to connect with today’s law enforcement professional, The Force™ is dedicated to its “Made For Heroes” philosophy. This commitment is exemplified through quality products, grassroots initiatives and sponsorships in the law enforcement community, such as The Positive Force Award, which is given annually to an officer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

The Force™ strives to do more than just sell product. We’re doing what we can each day to serve the needs of the public safety service sector. With an organization that’s ready to deliver as promised – and a passion for serving the customer – The Force™ is truly the brand that’s “Made For Heroes.”

Established in 1943, Jerome Cutting Corp. has over 50 years of experience manufacturing quality outerwear for the uniform, work wear, and fashion industries. Our offices and 35,000 square foot factory are located in Bronx, New York. In addition, we have a warehouse in Seattle from which we can fill orders for customers located on the West Coast.

Our domestic plant enables us to provide our customers with customized garments made to their specifications with quick delivery times. We are also able to do relatively short runs for special orders in odd sizes and/ or colors. Aside from our domestic production, we use factories in China, Cambodia, Pakistan, Thailand and Indonesia to produce outerwear for us made to the strictest quality standards at highly competitive prices.

We pride ourselves on the generous cut of all our garments. Many styles are available, in stock, in talls and bigs up to size 7X.

Sportsmaster Apparel is a fourth generation family owned and operated company, founded by our great-grandfather in 1924. Being family owned and operated means we are involved hands-on in every aspect of bringing the finest quality apparel to your door: from the research and development of new product design, through every phase of the manufacturing process, to the sales and marketing of our entire line. And because our name is attached to each and every jacket, we take great pride in assuring that the finished product satisfies our high standards of quality and value.

Having a solid 80 year manufacturing history means we offer a longevity of experience that few other companies in this "here today, gone tomorrow" manufacturing landscape can. But don't be fooled by our age! We remain on the forefront of innovation, offering only the most forward thinking designs, in the most cutting edge of fabrics.

We have assembled a top-notch team of experts to assist you in delivering a first-rate product time and again. Our expertly trained customer service staff stands ready to answer any questions you may have, while our embroidery staff delivers artistry that is second to none.

Do yourself and your customers a favor: experience the Sportsmaster difference. Try us once, and we know you'll be hooked.