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03/13/2025

These guys do great work! You should join their team!

02/14/2025

I love the effort that gets put into making reenactment gear!

Original M41 Jackets used a thin wool flannel lining. The test Parson's (top jacket) used the same wool serge as the shirts, but the mass production Parson's/ M41's (specs 20, 20A, & 20B) used a plain woven wool flannel. For comparison this flannel is only about 40% as heavy as tanker lining- 7.75 oz. vs. 18 oz. The color is typically olive but one occasionally finds a "wool blanket brown" example. (In 30 years I've had 2 out of probably 50 M41's.)

Reproducing this fabric presents several problems. First, the minimum order requirements for a special order wool means we'd have to make around 500 jackets. Wool costs about 5 times more than cotton so it will double the price of the jackets...for an improvement that isn't even visible, it's not much warmer than the cheaper lining, and many people hate wool.

Based on 30 years doing this, the cost increase would mean it'd take 5+ years to sell one batch of wool lined M41's.

I've wanted to do them for years, but this likely won't be the one. Until we get our supply situation sorted out on known good sellers (boots, jump uniforms, HBT's) it's unwise to head down this path.

02/14/2025

Wrote a blog about building out the Barney Calhoun cosplay I have been dreaming about for the last few days. This time we talk about sizing the uniforms graphics!

Going back the source – today we are trying to figure out the size and placement of the two graphics that would have been screen printed or vinyl pressed onto Barney Calhoun’s uniform v…

02/14/2025

If your looking for cheap props and set dec in Toronto - check these guys out!

02/14/2025

Working on uniform design docs. A related blog should be forthcoming. b2costumes.com

02/13/2025

Cool things cooking in the world of Star Trek Cosplay!

Now available – TNG early teal spandex!

https://tailorsgonewild.com/product/tng-early-teal-jumbo-spandex/

excited to announce that we partnered with "Starbase 375 Logistics" to produce this custom run of jumbo spandex, which I color-matched to a screen-used Dr. Crusher uniform from season one.

This fabric is perfect for an early TNG jumpsuit, skant, or medical smock!

Worldwide shipping is available (excluding Germany, because of “LUCID”). While US customers can order from my TGW site and enjoy cheaper shipping and no tariffs, SB375L is planning to offer this fabric soon too, as an option for customers elsewhere in the world.

SB375L’s current TNG spandex fabrics are excellent, and I’m thrilled that we were able to add this one to the selection. I would also like to thank Kevin for being a pleasure to work with on this project. :)

02/13/2025

While I have trouble knowing how to spell the word - we have License plates available for your rental needs! New York, Texas and Generic in stock with more to come!

https://b2costumes.com/online-catalog/?singleproduct=3239

02/09/2025

A fan fav - great uniforms!

02/08/2025

I had an idea today - so I've started some work on a cosplay idea. Half-Life was one of my favorite games as a kid and I would love to dress up like barney at a convention! This is the start to a fun few project ideas in the near future.

One of the most enduring legacies of Half-Life is it’s HEV suit – seen in the series and worn by Doctor Freeman. A less looked at part of the Valve software universe is the character of…

02/08/2025

Great guys made a super cool film filled with great uniforms!

Watch 'The Liberation Men' film. Streaming now on Amazon and YouTube Movies
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DGB446ZP

02/08/2025

We've got a new blog post - available exclusively through the below link! We can't wait to show off more uniform guidance.

Styling the police uniform can be a delicate task. Not all uniforms need exterior police vests – and can sometimes be helped by loosing the exterior garment. Jackets can complete the look in …

02/07/2025

Some snaps of some of the options for police uniforms.
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