Woolrich has been synonymous with quality outdoor clothing for over 178 years. The company got its start in 1830 when John Rich, an immigrant from England, built his first woolen mill in Plum Run, Pennsylvania. Rich would visit the lumber camps that dotted the area and sell his woolen fabric, socks, coverlets, and yarn from a mule cart.

By 1845, he built a new mill a couple of miles up the road next to Chatham Run, which provided a steadier source of water. That building exists today as part of the group of buildings, homes, and community establishments that have become Woolrich, Pennsylvania.

Rich could certainly not have imagined that his little woolen mill (created not long after the Revolutionary War) would go on to experience the Civil War, the Great Depression, two world wars, and the end of the Cold War. It would witness the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in America, the amazing growth of American cities, and the telecommunications revolution.

Legend has it that Woolrich was the first company to use a zipper in men's trousers. The timeless Railroad Vest, introduced when the railroad was being built through Pennsylvania, is still a popular item. Another garment with roots back to the mid-1800's is the Buffalo Check Shirt that has kept many generations of outdoorsmen warm.

Technological developments, new production methods, and changing American lifestyles led to new products for all types of outdoor activities--all-wool bathing suits and wool golf knickers joined rugged coats for hunters and trappers. As America took to the roads in the early 1930's, Woolrich added automobile robes and steamer rugs for the more mobile society. Woolrich was contracted by the government to outfit Admiral Byrd's expedition to Antarctica in 1939, 1940, and 1941.

Eventually, the introduction of new high-tech materials allowed Woolrich to enhance the performance of its outdoor wear, meeting the needs of a new generation of enthusiasts. Traditional fabrics like wool and cotton teamed up with manmade fibers to create clothing that our customers could rely on for everything from a backpacking trip to a leisurely stroll.

Today the little village of Woolrich is still headquarters for the company, but the business has grown to a worldwide lifestyle company with a full range of outdoor-inspired products, from jackets and shirts to furniture and tableware. The company that provided blankets to the Union soldiers in the Civil War today keeps folks warm under its wonderful throws as they cuddle up by the fireplace. You can buy a wool jacket your great-great grandfather may have worn in the woods or a parka that's all about the latest in advanced technology.

What has not changed in all those years is Woolrich's commitment to quality, value, and products that fit the outdoor lifestyle. And most of all, our commitment to you, our customers.

New Elite Algerian Field Jacket (#44449)

Based on a 1958 lizard-camo jacket issued to the famed French Foreign Legion, this jacket has been updated to create an extremely versatile and functional jacket that performs equally well on the street or in the field.

* Durable, wear-resistant 9-ounce 100% cotton herringbone twill, with underarm vents, drawstring bottom with cordlock and elastic cuffs with adjustable button closure.
* Front closure with hidden zipper, plus hook and loop fasteners for maximum range of movement and accessibility.
* 4 front bellows pockets have tuckable flaps with hook and loop closures on the outside (multiple layers allow for “overstuffing” the pockets while still allowing the flap to be secured) and the inside (to secure pocket flaps inside and out of the way when tucked), drain holes and interior elastic webbing to secure magazines or other items.
* The top pockets flap pockets each have a vertical zippered security pocket behind, large enough to hold spare magazines or a small-frame revolver or auto.
* 4 internal pockets feature elastic loops for securing additional gear.
* Zippered pocket and pen holder on the left sleeve.
* DuPont Teflon® Fabric Protector coating is breathable, durable, and repels both water and oil-based spills.
* Garment-washed for a broken-in feel.



Fabric Specifications:

* 9 oz. 100% cotton herringbone twill, garment-washed
* DuPont Teflon® Fabric Protector

Elite Lightweight Operator Pant (#44447)

The Elite Lightweight Operator pant combines the best features found on our Elite tactical pant and the current issue ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pant.

* Light, durable 7 oz. 100% cotton ripstop.
* Generous cut with double-stitched critical seams and bar tacked stress points.
* Side elastic panels on waistband for comfort and freedom of movement.
* Concealed brass zipper front fly and metal tack-button closure for ruggedness.
* Reinforced 2” belt loops.
* 10 strategically placed multi-use pockets, with 2 hidden back pockets for wallet or ID.
* 2 additional rear pockets for larger gear.
* Wide front pocket openings for fast access.
* 2 oversize bellows cargo pockets have internal elastic webbing to secure magazines or other sensitive items.
* Reinforced knees with external openings and hook-and-loop closures for inserting knee pads (included).
* Lower magazine pockets on both legs accommodate a 30-round AR-15 magazine on the inside, with 2 elastic chemlight holders on the outside.
* Easy care: machine wash, tumble dry and cool iron as needed.
* Even waist sizes 28"-48". Inseam even sizes 30"-36".



Fabric Specifications:

* 7 oz. 100% cotton ripstop, reactive dyed and garment-washed
* Double-needle stitching and bar-tacking at stress points