The Barrier Vest combines a modern softshell with the tried and true performance of a wool blend fleece. This vest is great in all weather conditions as it is waterproof, breathable, and windproof.

In 1903, George “Stormy” Kromer — a semi-pro baseball player and railroad engineer — asked his wife, Ida, for a solution to the freezing prairie wind stealing his cap as he worked on his locomotive. Her solution was to hand-stitch the now-famous earband on one of Stormy's old baseball caps. The hat stayed on. His head stayed warm. And a legend was born.

Today everything, from our materials to our method, is as authentic as that first cap. Our family-run factory in the rugged and remote Upper Peninsula of Michigan has been crafting quality fabric products for three generations now. We're proud to continue George and Ida's legacy of innovation and style. Although our company has grown and our designs continue to evolve, some things will never change — like our commitment to quality, our neighborly customer service, and our genuine belief in the value of a really great cap.