Care Instructions

For our C6 treated clothing, you don't have to do all the extra steps.  It's actually quite energy and money saving to have all of your clothes treated with C6 Technology.

For best results, machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors.  That includes your whites.  Washing in cold water saves you money.  Tumble dry on medium and do not use fabric softeners.  All you need is a light tumble since C6 technology dries faster and in already wrinkle free.  It's best not to use fabric softeners since some contain different technology that can adversely effect your C6 tech.  As soon as the dryer is done, you can grab your shirt and go.  You're welcome to iron your clothing, but it's not necessary and I would advise against ironing with water or starch since it cannot be absorbed into the clothing.  This is the same reason why you don't need to dry clean. 

I know what you saying, "Why do I need to wash my clothes if they are treated with something that protects against water, stains, and odor?"  Our technology makes clothing water, stain, odor resistant.  Washing the garment will remove oils making the C6 Technology work as good as new.

Vancouver Snowboarding Hot Spots

I’m preparing for a trip up to Vancouver, Canada and I’m very excited to go snowboarding up there. I was searching around for the best spots and here’s what I found from the websites. From most expensive daily lift, to cheapest (all CAD):


Whistler Blackcomb, Lift tickets start at $93.

Whistler is 2 hours north of downtown Vancouver, and probably most famous because of the Olympics. It hosted Alpine Skiing events, all Nordic events, Luge, Bobsled, and Skeleton. Needless to say, this place looks huge and although it’s distance to downtown, it’s likely a huge tourist attraction. Although it’s the most expensive daily lift ticket, they offer several different discounts, group discounts, and package options to help save a buck include deals with their Edge Card. You can take lessons and snowboarding rental set starts at $34.99. They also offer other events besides snowboarding and skiing, there is ziptrek tours, snowmobiling, dog sledding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, and even helli-skiing! Before you go, check out their weathercams, etc. All I can say, is this looks amazing and I’m assuming very worth the drive and money.
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

Cypress Mountain, Lift tickets start at $58.04.

Cypress was also home to many Olympic events including Moguls, Aerials, Ski Cross, Snowboard Halfpipe, Giant Slalom, and Snowboard Cross. You can actually snowboard on the Olympic Halfpipe, which is amazing! I feel like they let you do and see a lot of your lift ticket. They do have very separated Nordic & Alpine sides of the mountains. The Nordic side has a huge area to snowshoe. They offered a Gold Medal Card for their discount prices and this place looked pretty awesome. Rental sets start at $41.96 and it’s only a 50 minute drive North West from Vancouver. I thought this place looked like it had a lot to offer and could be a lot of fun.
http://cypressmountain.com/

Grouse Mountain, Lift tickets start at $55.

The mountains that don’t offer Olympic claim to fames, tend to be much cheaper, but not necessarily a “cheap” place. Grouse Mountain looks phenomenal with lots to do and it’s only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver! Snowboard package rentals start at $42, but you can combine on your tours and save a lot of money. They offer a free style park, snowshoeing, sno-limo, paragliding, and ziplines. They also have the claim to fame of the Eye of the Wind tour. There is lots to do there and it’s amazing to think that it is so close to the city! I think this mountain gives you the most bang for your buck.
http://www.grousemountain.com/

Manning Park Resort, Lift tickets start at $45.

This may be an amazing resort and I have actually heard decent things about it, but if a tourist like myself was stumbling across the website, you would find it nothing short of disappointing. The Park is 3 hours East from downtown, making it the farthest mountain and it has no claim to fame. It does offer similar events and ice skating, but for how confusing the website was, why would I drive 3 hours for the same thing closer?
http://www.manningpark.com/

Mt. Seymour, Lift tickets start at $44.50.

Mt. Seymour looked like the simplest website, but still cool. I feel like they are saying, “We don’t have to compete with the ‘famous mountains.’ We do our own thing.” They do have a more slim menu of outdoor activities, the only extras offered are snowshoeing, tubing, and tobogganing. However, it had a fun vibe and seemed like you would find many more avid snowboarders and locals here. Since rental packages start at $41 and it’s only 30 minutes north east of Vancouver, Seymour seems like the best deal if you really want to snowboard.
http://www.mountseymour.com/

Portland Fashion Week

Portland Fashion Week was October 6-10th.  My wife and I went on the 9th to see her favorite designer, Seth Aaron Henderson.

The video is of his collection, inspired by SolarWorld.  It was very exciting and the crowd loved each piece.

The other designers were fun as well and also all from Project Runway, but I would say the next best was Gordana, with her line "Goga."  Most of her clothes seemed wearable and interesting.  Jonathan Joseph....snooze.  Jay Nicolas Sario...eh.  Now I'm no fashion expert, but I do not what is wearable and comfortable and on those terms "Goga" won.

It was fun to see a Fashion Show so up close.  We will be working on getting in Swag bags next year.

Updated Press Release, as seen in Yahoo! News

NW Allen launches the next generation of protective apparel.

Skankeywear®, Inc. a Beaverton, Oregon headquartered company has launched the NW Allen brand; a range of shirts, pants and ties initially for the US and global market. The products have unique benefits that protect clothes from a number of things that can damage and stain garments. NW Allen uses C-6 technology which is a special eco-friendly chemical coating that allows the clothes to be stain resistant, water repellant, fade resistant, odor repellant, stain resistant and wrinkle free. This advanced technology has been years in development but the results have been worth the wait. Says CEO Nathan Skankey “NW Allen is the ultimate protective range of clothes for the frequent traveler and business person.” Simply put if you spill something on your clothes or have to travel with several meetings and have long lay over’s you won’t have to worry about unpleasant odors and embarrassing stains!


NW Allen clothes do not require ironing so you can shake them out after drying and immediately put them on because they are wrinkle resistant. In a world committed to saving our planet you are now part of the solution given that you can save valuable energy with NW Allen clothing.

NW Allen has a range of poplin shirts, slacks and colorful stylish ties that are fashionable as well as being protective. These products will provide a great value for the discerning consumer. In addition, for a limited time during the introduction, NW Allen will be offering lucrative discounts and value packs.

The products will be sold primarily via online portal at http://www.nwallen.com/. And will be nationally available in the spring. Over the next twelve months the company plans to expand distribution into both specialty stores and eventually to mass retail outlets.

Join us as we bring a new wave of stylish and resistant clothing to consumers.

For further details please visit us at http://www.nwallen.com/, http://www.nwallen.blogspot.com/ and follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/NWAllenapparel.

Skankeywear is the nations leading provider of quality and protective apparel for a range of occasions. NW Allen is the professional and executive travel brand within the overall Skankeywear portfolio.