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A Short Video: How We’re Making Quality Outerwear in New England
Insights
There’s a lot of back and forth in the creation of quality New England outerwear. It’s like ping-pong. Early concepts are designed and off to the garment maker for prototype testing. Styles are evaluated and performance is measured.…
Brand New Development in Rainwear from the Ocean State
News
For six years we’ve focused on creating outerwear that offers style and performance benefits. There’s a challenge in designing a smart look that stands up to the elements. It requires a attention to details. Now we’re here to offer a clever new rainwear alternative for people looking for style with their performance. Introducing the Clevertrench.
Calling all Lovers: Valentine’s Sale
News
Attenzione Romeo e Giulietta: ♥ ♥ ♥ Valentine’s Day Sale 25% off Code: RainLovers “Don’t threaten me with love baby, let’s just go walking in the rain.” Billie Holiday “Pluviophile: a rain lover.” A person of interest “I have rugged,…
The Elusive Sweatshirt Cape Game
Thoughts
We need a better name for that. First of all, there’s “sweat” staring you right in the face. And it’s not like “shirt” brings much to the party. Sweatshirts are likable enough. Dating back to the 1920’s —…
We’re Bringing Good Gifts for the Holidays to Livable Cities
Livable Cities
“Where’s Waldo” comes to mind as we pack up for our tour of a few interesting livable cities. Waldo, or Wally as he was originally named by English illustrator Martin Handford, was always off somewhere mixing it up.…
We’re Getting a Good Feel for Philly
Insights
So we’re making our 6th trip to the Philly Bike Expo and we’re just starting to crack this nut. Our first visit to Philadelphia was during a freak Halloween snowstorm that hit the northeast. Interstate 95 was a…
Do Rain Capes Signal an Unusual Thought Process?
Insights
There’s a disproportionate number of Cleverhooders engaged in making a difference in the way things work. It may be just a coincidence but our capes seem to appeal to an extraordinary number of people with a positive rain-or-shine…
Creating Distinctive Collars and Matching Friendship Bracelets for Old Pals
News
Man’s Best Friend is not an award given lightly. It took dogs thousands of years of good work and faithful companionship to achieve that distinction. In 1764, Voltaire was one of the first to put it in writing…
Rhode Island Thrives by Design
Insights, News
It’s Design Week in Rhode Island and that’s a big deal around here. Rhode Island is a hotbed of creativity and design. In fact, this tiniest of states has the the 3rd largest percentage of creative sector jobs in the country. It’s an embarrassment of riches to be surrounded by so much creative talent in our Ocean State, but we’re happy to take full advantage of the inspiration and collaboration.
Why Kids Love Rain and Other Facts of Nature
News
There’s nothing kids love better than a rainy day (and esoteric rain facts). Rain is a pretty cool phenomenon and kids appreciate that, I bet. Bonobo apes do and boy do they know how to have a good…