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  • When Did Montana Become a State? SR41 is a nod to the 41st state of the union

    When Did Montana Become a State? SR41 is a nod to the 41st state of the union

    SR41. Is it a reference to a ski locker number? The 41st county, McCone?  Neither.  It simply refers to Montana’s statehood history when it joined the union as the 41st state on November 8th, 1889.

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    1. Made in Montana - Handmade Western Hats (SR x Cofer Hat Co)

      Made in Montana - Handmade Western Hats (SR x Cofer Hat Co)

      Making western hats by hand started as a hobby in his Airstream Trailer, the rest is history. As a Montana brand ourselves, we are always on the lookout for other creators doing rad stuff in our home state. And after meeting John and Gina we had no doubts about a the beginning of a partnership.

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      5 Min
    2. The Wool Industry and the Ancient Discipline of Shearing

      The Wool Industry and the Ancient Discipline of Shearing

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      5 Min
    3. What are the best Tee Shirts made of? | A Brief Defense for Cotton

      What are the best Tee Shirts made of? | A Brief Defense for Cotton

      What are t-shirts usually made of? Polyester, wool, silk, or cotton to name a few, Usually though a combination of polyester and cotton. Polyester is plastic, often recycled from used water bottles. Our tees are made from 100% cotton, becasue we prefer natural fibers whenever possible, especially next to skin. Perhaps one of the most important thing to consider, when considering a tee shirt, is comfort. Comfort is never overrated. And when it comes down to comfort, there are a couple of factors to consider: breathability, hand feel, and fit.

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      5 Min
    4. Austin Portrait

      The Meaning of Iron Sharpens Iron and Can Iron Really Sharpen Iron?

      Actually, we had no idea. It is an obvious metaphor, but we were recently thinking about if it is literally even possible and after some research this is the most legit response we could find on the World Wide Web from a Mr. Bill Cravens, BSMME, University of Michigan and Illinois Institute of Technology, he says…

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      5 Min
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