At several points in my life a large majority of my clothing had paint, dirt, rips or scuffs on it. My wife once said that I looked like a cat burglar because I was going to sleep in all black clothing that had paint splotches all over them. Thankfully she didn’t call the cops on me, but she did make me get rid of most of my handyman clothing.
My handyman work around the house has decreased over the years. That is kind of a bummer because I love to work around the house and is one reason why I do the feature “DIY a Stay at Home Dad can do”. When I work around the house now the projects are more fun because I know what I’m doing and are more likely to do them well.
Thanks to the new Craftsman Workwear I’ll also do work around the house in a more stylish fashion. I know, you’re not supposed to be stylish when doing handyman work. But, over half of your tools are Craftsman, so it just makes sense to have it on your clothing too.
I was sent a Craftsman Long Sleeve Twill Shirt and Short Sleeve Tee shirt, both of which have Teflon fabric protector in it. Teflon I know from my pots and pans, so I was curious to see what happens when it’s part of my clothing.
The difference was obvious when I went into the rain with the shirt on. The rain stopped on the shirt in a thousand little drops of water, not being absorbed into it. Granted it’s not meant to withstand a rainstorm, but the shirt’s water repellency was amazing.
The Teflon fabric protector in the shirts is designed to repel oil and water. It’s the same technology that you might have in your favorite chair, except now it’s in your work clothes.
The only downside to the shirts is that I wish they were made in the USA, but they’re made in Pakistan. Having said that, both shirts do have strong construction and could easily withstand the days I worked in the yard with them. The long sleeve shirt is warm and retains body heat very well also.
The Freebie!!
Just leave a comment below. That’s easy isn’t it? Just leave a comment and on November 23 at 5:00 pm we’ll pick one person to receive a $50 gift card to Sears.
Discount! If you want to save 15% on Craftsman workwear with Teflon fabric protection just go here and start the savings.
Disclosure: I was given product and compensated for the above ramblings. The post consists of my own opinions and thoughts. If the product blew like a volcano or rocks like a hurricane, I would let you know either way.
The most important question is, with your shirt’s Teflon coating, can I cook a grilled cheese on it?
Now infuse some Kevlar and it’ll be the PERFECT Dad shirt!
I like the durability factor, but I have to ask – how does the fabric deal with sweat? Living here in the hot south, that’s always a question!
Handyman dads are awesome! Thanks for the review and it’s a great gift idea for my dad and grandpas!!
My husband would love to try this out. He’s always looking for quality work shirts! Thanks for the chance!
Mary
mary_reiss @ hotmail.com
This would be a great gift for someone special for Christmas. Thanks for a chance for that to happen. Happy Thanksgiving.
Great giveaway!! My hunny would love to spend this!!
I’d love to win this for my SO. He loves buying his tools at Sears.
I love tools from sears and they always stand behind their guarantee.
It’s great to see your giveaway added to my giveaway linky on BlogWithMom! Good luck with your entries,
Bobbie Anne
I love Sears. They always have great prices and sales.
Christmas is around the corner and Sears has some great things for hubbs!
I love Sears! But then again who doesn’t. Would use the GC to either buy some cool stuff for the hubby or Lands End for me.
Like he says, your tools say ‘Craftsman’, now your clothes can too.
Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I could def. use it to buy my hubby some christmas presents!
Katie
katierox4you@yahoo.com
Love Sears, especially entering through the tools section then making my way to lawn care, then exercise equipment then over to electronics LOL. Can spend the entire day in there fooling around.
Count me in! I’ll need some new clothes once this kiddo gets here.
Love Craftsman! Teflon coated work clothing sounds awesome!
If you’re feeling a lack of handy man jobs, you can come on over to my house.
Awesome giveaway. My hubby would love a few shirts like that!
I would love to win a Sears gift card. Thanks for the giveaway. If you are interested I have a Leap Frog giveaway going on at http://savingmoneycanbefun.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-treasure-train-giveaway-hop.html
That’s cool! Water repellant without having to wear a plastic coat is nifty! Thanks for the giveaway!
Wait, a shirt that repels water? That sounds too good to be true. 🙂 Maybe I will buy one with the $50 gift card I win! Great blog post!
Thanks for the info and chance to win! My Handy Hubby could always use some Sears shopping!
This post is awesome, my man isn’t the handy type, but we both plan to be the more DIY types. Gotta save in this economy,
I would love to be able to get my man some great Sears sweaters. debittergroot at gmail dot com
I totally get what you mean about the clothes you choose to work in….my hubby doesn’t get that you’re supposed to wear the junky clothes then because he’s out there in the good stuff, which then has to be replaced. I’d love to get him something like this to wear instead!
Interesting how oil can slip off too, I like that idea! Hubby needs a new shirt to replace his grubby (nasty) working on the car shirt!
Awesome Giveaway! My husband loves Sears Teflon shirts!
Heather K.
mysticbutterfly37 at yahoo.com
My fiance is always picking up work clothes from Sears so we could totally use this. Thanks for the chance.
sleepyheadedmom at gmail dot com
Happy Thanksgiving!
lane.family at yahoo.com
Laura Lane
My husband desperately needs some new work clothes. I’m going to kill him if he keeps ruining his good clothes while working on projects around here. Please pick me for the $50 gift card. It could save my husbands life! 🙂
This is great! I worked at Sears when I was 16 years old! Do I get extra points for that?
I enjoy shopping at Sears. Thanks for the chance.
KellywcuATyahooDOTcom
Hello from the Washington DC/Baltimore area! Thank you for thinking of things for the hubbies. Thank you for your awesome review and your time in organizing this giveaway. Kudos to you also for addressing the non-made in America issue. We’re right there with you!
Thanks for the chance to win! Great read above!
this would make a good gift for my dad. He’s hard to buy for…he could get his own tools or something.
xoxoxo
What a great giveaway – my hubby would like this.
Thanks for the giveaway. Like that your reveiw mentions it isn’t made in America.
Ooh, that would be great for Christmas shopping!!
i love sears for my father inlaw he loves that store the only place he shops! this would be a wondeful gift
This looks great! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks so much for the giveaway! This would be great for my hubby.
maddiemb {at} comcast (dot) net
I love Sears and this would be a great gift for my Hubby 🙂
I didn’t realize Craftsman had a clothing line. I’m going to have to go check it out now! Thanks for the giveaway too! mattschmunk at gmail dot com
That is a cool shirt! Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway!
dythia_99(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway! This could come in real handy for the holidays!!!
This is a greaT giveaway thank you this will help with Christmad shopping thanks again
natbelinsky@verizon.net
thanks
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
schkinner at yahoo dot com
Love that they repel both oil and water!
Great Giveaway! Sure would come in handy for Christmas!!
Thanks for doing giveaway. I would LOVE to win this.
Great giveaway! This would be really helpful with Christmas coming!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this great giveaway and thanks for my morning giggle while reading the opening of your review.
Our family has always used craftsmen tools, now its time to add clothing to the list!
What an awesome giveaway!
This would be a great gift for my hubby
Great review! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love shopping at Sears.
This would be great for that new battery we need, for hubby’s drill set.
Thanks for the chance.
I would love to win this to give to a friend. Sears is a great place to shop.
maryatcire.com
I have an apron with the Teflon “coating” … it’s amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!! 🙂
residentmayor at satx.rr.com
wonderful giveaway..thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
momma2100 at live dot com
What a great giveaway! Would be great to have to spend for holiday gifts this year!
Oh this would be a GREATTTT gift for my daddy!!! He is a contractor and im sure he could use some new tools!
A $50 gift card for Sears would come in handy for my family! My husband needs new work clothes (he is a teachers aid) but he told me it could wait until after the Holidays so that we could give our 18 month old a nice Christmas. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
sarasarasweet@aol.com
oh my- i love sears- i could so use that to fix up our house
tcogbill at live dot com
Awesome giveaway! My husband is a Craftsman freak!
Thank you for the awesome giveaway! This would come in handy!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m going to have to get my grandpa a shirt like that! Thanks for the giveaway!
Gotta love Sears!
TrasinaLM@gmail.com
Have a great Thanksgiving! Thanks for the giveaway!
My son love to shop for tools at Sears! Would be a great item for his stocking!
Karen Dorris
kpintn / at/hotmail(dot)com
We LOVE shopping at sears! Thanks for an awesome giveaway. Happy Thanksgiving
cindy0462!@gmail.com
Craftsman tools are the best tools. My husband and son would like this a lot! Thanks
Great giveaway. My hubby will only buy craftsman tools from sears, so this giftcard would be great.
Great giveaway! Love Sears!
Papa needs a new drill….
tubbytelly at gmail dot com
Whoohoo! We love Sears and can’t wait to go shopping for the holidays!
WOW! that sounds awesome – I need one to wear when I’m baking and cooking ( I can get a little messy) I’ll be checking them out at Sears on black Friday!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Great giveaway! Love your blog
sears does have great work clothes I must admit, Happy Thanksgiving
John Joseph
john.joseph79@yahoo.com
This would be a perfect gift for my hubby! Although they do have some nice girly stuff too!
Thanks for the info on Teflon coating for clothing! Makes sense! I’m putting those shirts on my Christmas gift-buying list for hubby and dads!
thx for the giveaway ! this would be so so useful!
would love to win this for the Hubby he is addicted to sears
My husband works outside all winter long. This review really makes me want to try buying him some of this workwear, especially to help prevent water from getting in. There’s nothing worse than being both cold and wet! Thanks for this great giveaway!
Olivia – oliviamerifield@comcast.net
Thank you for giveaway! My husband would love this)
My husband would be ecstatic if he were to get this for Christmas. Thank you.
My husband would love to have some work shirts like that. He works road construction and needs something durable.
Great! Make mine bullet proof. And can I get one with a picture of George Bush silk-screened on the back?
Great! Can I get a bullet proof one?
Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Would love to win this!!
My landscaper hubby could definitely use some clothing with Teflon!
Ooooh – my Son & Husband would FLIP over this GC… Thanks for the chance!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) 😉
Great giveaway! I would love to win this! thanks for the chance.
beckeesdeals at gmail dot com
I could definitely use this! Thanks for the giveaway!
Great review! Thank you for the Giveaway! erinnsluka@gmail.com
My husband loves the Craftsman jeans with Teflon for work. I’d love to win. Thanks!
thanks for the opportunity to win!
yay how awesome!
mcveayfamily@yahoo.com
Sears is one of my husband’s favorite places to shop. I’m sure he could easily find something great to get with a $50 gift card! Thanks.
Sears does have good shirts! I bought my Grandparents clothes from there for Christmas a couple years ago and they loved them 🙂
Great….I would love to win. Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Kimmie Barnes
shawnandkim@suddenlink.net
jakeremom–twitter and GFC
Sears is my favorite place to get tools
awesome! we could really use this giftcard
Oh a Sear giftcard-what a great gift for my father-in-law.
Thank you for the chance to win! =)
pixiesprinkles@hotmail.com
Thanks! =)
Thanks for the awesome info and giveaway!
Leaving love from http://littledimplescreations.blogspot.com/
Very exciting! Thank you and happy holidays.
awsome giveaway
Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Crystal Mexico
Cmex84@yahoo.com
Nevermind the difference in last name, I got married and forgot to change it under this account LMAO..Whoops!
GREAT!!! giveaway!!! and my hubby would LOVE this one!!!
Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
Thank you so much for the great giveaway!!