EDCForums Buffs thread.

[JonSidneyB]

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/jonsidneyb/EDCF/edcfbuffsmall.png

For those of you that do not know about Buffs here is a nice little video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yydanA59X0U

To have a forum buff it will take quite a few for it to be viable.

Here is the price per quantity break down.

A special EDC Logo Original buff price break down.

If the run was for 25 units the cost is very high per unit and I don't think it would be viable. They would be around $40.00 each.

At 50 units the price drops quite a bit but still not competitive with the original buff. They would be $28.00 each

If we can get the run up to 75 units we are looking at $24.50
At 100 units about $23.00
150 units gets the price down to $21.50
If 200 of them where made the price would be $20.00 each.

Here is how I will do this. If there are 75 requested I will order 100 and they will be at the price for runs of 100. If there are requests for 100 I will order 150 and they will be available at the 100 unit price. The more of them that can be ordered and moved the lower the per unit price will be.

There is a poll here but it will be a little different. Vote for the highest price you are willing to pay and if the total quantity gets high enough you will get a lower price. Poll numbers have been a bit of a disaster in the past as sometimes we would get 4 times the votes for something then the members actually wanted (voters with no interest in buying). I don't like this but I am going to make this one a public poll to reduce non-interested voters. If I end up ordering a few to many no harm, if it is way to many that will soak up all the forums resources.

[carrot]

Hi Jon.
I'd be willing to pay up to $30 for mine.

[solocanoe]

I voted most expensive at $28...but as I've said all along - I'm good for at least one - can't have too many Buff's!

[Cobra4246]

I voted and yes I still want one

[JonSidneyB]

Hopefully we can get it down to $21.50

People in the lower price range should not be afraid to vote. It is quantity that pulls the price down and everyone will get the same price :)

[JonSidneyB]

Well, we are 6% of the way to the $21.50 price in just a few hours. Maybe we will make it.

[Phade]

I voted for $23, also I would like it more if the background was darker than the logo.

[jsmitty1967]

I am in at any price point, any pattern, any color. :)

[JonSidneyB]

We are 10% of the way to the $21.50 price point and it really has not been out there that long. We might just make it :)

[zenlunatic]

Id buy one at $28 or lower.

[attorneyadrian]

Do you know which fabric the EDC Buff would be? There are several types. Thanks!

[JonSidneyB]

These are the original Buffs. I will dig up information on that one.

We are almost 20% of the way to get the $21.50 price point

About 15 % of the way I think to the $20.00 price point.

[Ofir_ISR]

What's the shipping arrangement?

[alexcue]

As others have said, you can't have too many buffs, and as long as it's that light color I'm in.

I use them when i ride my Harley. Kinda feel naked without them now.

[JonSidneyB]

What's the shipping arrangement?

Right now for international shipping I charge $10.00 for global priority mail no matter how large the order.

For shipping in the USA it is $5.00 until the order reaches $90.00 at that point I cover the shipping costs for priority mail.

[sveqs]

never used one but always fancied the idea, what better occasion?
24.50 is my limit, considering overseas shipping
good luck to all of us! :)

forgot to vote, now it's done

[billybag]

I'm in for one. Don't care about the price.

[landwire]

I am in at 28.00 or less.

[JonSidneyB]

we are about 1/3 of the way to the 21.50 price

[heck333]

I'm in for at least 1 at the $28 price.

Greg

[echo63]

Im in for 2,
along with some other stuff while im paying for shipping

[Mike Grandin]

I'd buy at least two, at $28.00 or less.

[solocanoe]

along with some other stuff while im paying for shipping

Jon, as echo said...when we get these, I'm getting a patch or two, some stickers...etc... :)

[JonSidneyB]

I will have to add up the guys that said more than one sometime. We still have a ways to go for any of the options but we are getting closer. Looks like 35 of 100 for the $21.50 price. So about 1/3 of the way.

[Soulriot]

I will get two at the under $25 mark.

[JonSidneyB]

Three said they were interested in two of them. Still a little ways to go.

[Cuso]

IS it going to be white? or willl there be other colors? I would really prefer one in black with withe logos...

[carrot]

Grey background seems to be the most popular choice.

And also I'll have to chime in that my Buff saved my life again: climbing Mt. Fuji with temperature extremes, I wore it to keep my head cool, the sweat out of my eyes and the hair out of my face during the day and over my neck and face during the night to stay warm. And during the really dusty sections, I wore it over my nose and mouth to filter out the grime.

If not for the Buff it would have been a much less pleasant journey.

[Soulriot]

I'm surprised that there's not as much interest in this thread. Wasn't the original request thread several pages long? Maybe a forum email blast is needed.

[jeeves3443]

Perhaps a new sticky/sub-forum including any on-going (and concluded) threads involving EDCF gear is in order.
Not so much like the store, but before potential items make it to the store.
Might help keep topics like these 'on top.'

Also, I think people might be disregarding other items (the buff) because of the expense and awesomeness that is the GID EDCF knife.

[Boy SureFire]

Perhaps a new sticky/sub-forum including any on-going (and concluded) threads involving EDCF gear is in order.
Not so much like the store, but before potential items make it to the store.
Might help keep topics like these 'on top.'

Also, I think people might be disregarding other items (the buff) because of the expense and awesomeness that is the GID EDCF knife.

We have 3 areas dedicated to EDCFS related matters:
EDCF Forum Store (http://edcforums.com/forumdisplay.php/125-EDCF-Forum-Store)
EDCF Branded Gear (http://edcforums.com/forumdisplay.php/108-EDCF-Branded-Gear) (which includes the current thread)
EDCF Bark River Central (http://edcforums.com/forumdisplay.php/126-EDCF-Bark-River-Central)

(http://edcforums.forumdisplay.php/108-EDCF-Branded-Gear)

[Street]

I am in for two

[tinker gnome]

I am in for one at $23

[widgetdr]

I'm in for one at $23 plus other to fill out the shipping.

[JSonn]

great idea, would love that get one- but I am clueless as to what the poll means?

[Soulriot]

You vote in the category that you would be willing to spend in. ie. if you are willing to spend up to 24.50 that's the option you'll pick.

[jnthnwrly]

I'm in for one

[benvr8]

I'm in for one too!

[ObiHann]

I would get one, looks good!

[tradja]

Been looking for a new Buff anyway. I just voted and am in for 1!

[whxray72]

Count me in for one at the $23/$28 price, or two if they get to $20 :) I like the light background...reflect the heat!

[JonSidneyB]

We have a long way to go to get them there.

[grayman]

It's an $8.00 difference. I'll buy two just to have a spare. I would have loved to have one before I went to Mexico. I couldn't find one that wasn't in an over vibrant gay color!!

[Byrd2000]

I'd pay $24.50 for one no problem

[able_man]

I'm in. Voted $23, but would pay a little more to support the forum.

[Santero]

I'd buy one, maybe two at $24.50 each

[JonSidneyB]

We are getting closer but from the straight vote we are not at any of the levels that are viable yet. I will go through this when I get a chance and see how many said two or more and see what the totals look like.

[Polygeist]

I can't believe this isn't more popular. I saw this thread a while ago, but only now really read it. After seeing what they are, I'd love a Buff! Even more if they had my favorite forum's logo printed on one! I hope we can go through with this order.

[Soulriot]

I think the $24.50 level with a 75 count order will sell out quickly. But it's Jon's money. I've been patiently waiting to give my money to him for this and the forum knife.

[JonSidneyB]

Hopefully we can get more in. More than half the time I do this kind of thing I actually turn a loss for the first three months on it. When we get to a number high enough to try and do this I will be doing this with the sever payment money and rent money. It is one of those things if I don't do anything it is a guaranty of failing, when I do something it is a chance of failing. 100% failing is worse that a chance of failing.

[JonSidneyB]

25 more people for us to get to 100.

[GrayShadows]

I would pick 2 up easy. One for me and one for the wife. $28.00 is not much to get a solid product and help the forums.

- Gray

[DollarStoreLurker]

If I could get it before year's end, I'd be all over one.

[benissocool]

25 more people for us to get to 100.

Put me in for 2.

[76bts]

I'd be in for one as long as it can be shipped to the UK

[JonSidneyB]

If I could get it before year's end, I'd be all over one.

Not likely we can pull this off by years end. We are at at around 80 total but reduce that by 30 so about 50 people say they are willing at the 75 request price.

We will be hard pressed to get that number up by then.

[JonSidneyB]

I'd be in for one as long as it can be shipped to the UK

Shipping to the UK would not be a problem. Just have to get the requests high enough.

[MagnaWolf]

Shipping to the UK would not be a problem. Just have to get the requests high enough.

If it's not that much more expensive to ship to Sweden I'm in for one too.

[dar_crowe]

I'm in for $23 or lower

[dar_crowe]

I'm in for $23 or less

[Geco]

hell yeah I am up for one :agree:

[ObiHann]

Just curious when this might be happening? I noticed a few posts ago we were almost at 100, what is the goal number?

[JonSidneyB]

Just curious when this might be happening? I noticed a few posts ago we were almost at 100, what is the goal number?

There are severl goal numbers. If we can hit any of them and the requesters follw through we can do this.

We have a total of 80 that voted but at varying prices. At 100 units the price is $21.50. We don't have 80 people at the $21.50 price as 16 people are only willing to pay $20.00. That makes us only at 64 people willing to pay at the $21.50 price.

To get to $21.50 price I would need to buy 150 of them but would have 100 requests. That would leave me 5 units in inventory that I hopefully could clear inside of a year.

At 64 requests at that price I have not included those asking for two fo them. I am in hopes that those that get two of them will make up for those that voted but never buy.

At all price points it is too risky to give it a try with the numbers we have now.

[Polygeist]

In other words, it's in our court, not jon's. C'mon, people: we need more numbers! Have we sent out a forum-wide email about this yet?

I'm not trying to be rude or pushy, I'd just really like to see this project get off the ground---as would others I gather.

[JonSidneyB]

If we can get a little bit closer I will use some of the revenue from the Glowing Manix's to make this happen.

[defuse kit]

In other words, it's in our court, not jon's. C'mon, people: we need more numbers! Have we sent out a forum-wide email about this yet?

I'm not trying to be rude or pushy, I'd just really like to see this project get off the ground---as would others I gather.

That's cool. I've been putting off a Buff till I can get an EDCF one. All or nothing!

[sandpine]

Been away from the EDC for a while and just saw this one.

Count me in for one (1) EDC Buff.

SandPine

[JonSidneyB]

I tell you what. If we get to 100 requests I will order 200 so everyone can get the $20.00 price after the money comes in on the GID Manix 2.

We will see if I am able to move the remaining 100 over the course of 2011. :)

If we do not make it to 100 requests I will order 150 and they will be at the $21.50 price.

[Soulriot]

Thanks Jon. I can wait till after February. And to everyone else, don't forget to vote.

[Polygeist]

I tell you what. If we get to 100 requests I will order 200 so everyone can get the $20.00 price after the money comes in on the GID Manix 2.

We will see if I am able to move the remaining 100 over the course of 2011. :)

If we do not make it to 100 requests I will order 150 and they will be at the $21.50 price.

Thanks, Jon! That's quite generous of you. I hope you don't lose your shirt doing that.

I might pick up one or two more than planned just to support your venture. Nothing wrong with having a few of these on hand to use as gifts either! ;D

On a side note, are you going with the color scheme as depicted in the OP? I like the colors and think you should stick with them, but I seem to remember that being a point of discussion earlier. One thing I want to add is this. If you're going to flip the logo every other row, make sure it's a consistent pattern: the picture shows some rows being flipped and sometimes keeping the same orientation as the rows above/below it, and it really bugs me. I think consistently alternating the orientation every row would look good.

Thanks again for all your work on this, Jon!

[carrot]

On a side note, are you going with the color scheme as depicted in the OP? I like the colors and think you should stick with them, but I seem to remember that being a point of discussion earlier. One thing I want to add is this. If you're going to flip the logo every other row, make sure it's a consistent pattern: the picture shows some rows being flipped and sometimes keeping the same orientation as the rows above/below it, and it really bugs me. I think consistently alternating the orientation every row would look good.
Okay, my bad. I was in a big hurry when I put this together (about to leave work). I realized my mistake right when I posted it and I'm surprised it took this long for someone to notice. Before it goes out I will make sure Jon has a correct version!

[JonSidneyB]

I am about possibly putting another plan in effect. I am considering having everything set up with Buffs so I can pull the trigger on this at will.

I tried to contact Buffs today but it seems they where closed. I am going off of memory but I think the lead time on Buffs is two weeks, I need to talk to them to confirm. I am going to see if I can kick off a pre-sale of these at the same moment I start collecting on the Manix-2 run. One reason is I think a hand full of the guys on the other list will pick one up. I will put up the rent money and forum payment money to get the Buffs done but we can recover from that as orders come in on the Buffs and once I get Spyderco paid that revenue will undo any possible damage pulling the trigger on the Buffs might do if they do not move well.

In a nutshell I am going to see if I can kick off the Buffs at the same time as the Spyderco's. This is all conditional on what Buffs tells me when I call them.

[JonSidneyB]

8 people said two of them and there are 80 votes. That is 88 of them, since I am going to try and get a run of 200 made please post about these when you finally get them. :)

[sveqs]

8 people said two of them and there are 80 votes. That is 88 of them, since I am going to try and get a run of 200 made please post about these when you finally get them. :)

wow, Merry Christmas to all of us! :dance:

[JonSidneyB]

wow, Merry Christmas to all of us! :dance:

The reason I am hoping you guys post is to help me get it to the break even point :)

[tower]

I don't know what buffs are, but if it'll help, I'll take one.

[carrot]

I don't know what buffs are, but if it'll help, I'll take one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pperW4PKeSw

My favorite piece of wearable gear ever.

[enki_ck]

If you would invert the colors, I'd be up for one.

[tower]

Looks very cool. But I doubt anyone would want to see me in the buff.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fw atch%3Fv%3DR2MY6tSqZc8&v=R2MY6tSqZc8&gl=US

[JonSidneyB]

Looks very cool. But I doubt anyone would want to see me in the buff.

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fw atch%3Fv%3DR2MY6tSqZc8&v=R2MY6tSqZc8&gl=US

Aww you would look good in a Buff :)

[tower]

:-)

[billybag]

Function man.
LOL

[leefx]

I would be up for paying $28 for one.... as long as it looked nice (some of the Buff's are pretty out there!) and was in the right color. Tactical colors would be best; olive drab/black/tan/etc.

[JonSidneyB]

Thanks, Jon! That's quite generous of you. I hope you don't lose your shirt doing that.

I like the colors and think you should stick with them, but I seem to remember that being a point of discussion earlier. One thing I want to add is this. If you're going to flip the logo every other row, make sure it's a consistent pattern: the picture shows some rows being flipped and sometimes keeping the same orientation as the rows above/below it, and it really bugs me. I think consistently alternating the orientation every row would look good.

Thanks again for all your work on this, Jon!

Carrot is going to fix this but after getting off the phone with buffs they told me they he does not have to fix it. They can make the pattern however we want it off of a single image.

[50ft-trad]

I just spent more than I wanted to on buffs anyway, so it would be nice if my wallet had chance to heal before this happened ;-P

I had two, lost one, and just ordered another four (various types). These are GREAT products IMHO and I'll definitely be wanting a forum version.
I was actually tempted to buy a bandana or three but opted for the buffs instead. If you've never tried one ... you should!!!!

[tradja]

I tell you what. If we get to 100 requests I will order 200 so everyone can get the $20.00 price after the money comes in on the GID Manix 2.

We will see if I am able to move the remaining 100 over the course of 2011. :)

If we do not make it to 100 requests I will order 150 and they will be at the $21.50 price.
That's awesome Jon. I'm glad this is moving forward. Looking forward to finally picking one up!

[sveqs]

How about down payments on these?
That could give momentum to the store, and when the buffs come in, we just pay the remainder + shipping
This way Jon does not have to put his money in this for all of us - we all pay a bit instead of him paying a lot
And if for some reason the buffs don't happen, well, we just have some credit with the store, that ain't so bad either :)

what do you think?

[VinnyP]

I like buffs as well and would take one.

[JonSidneyB]

How about down payments on these?
That could give momentum to the store, and when the buffs come in, we just pay the remainder + shipping
This way Jon does not have to put his money in this for all of us - we all pay a bit instead of him paying a lot
And if for some reason the buffs don't happen, well, we just have some credit with the store, that ain't so bad either :)
what do you think?

The Buffs are going to happen :)

My plate has been a little full so the time line on things are a bit off. :(. I lost a day unexpectedly on the New Years day birthday surprise. Errors would not let me get to the server, had to do stuff to become current with records for the State, then I three days where I really could not do anything at all. I had been avoiding going to the doctor for months and it caught up with me in a bad way.

I think we will have buffs in about 4-5 weeks which should put them before the Spidies by probably one or two weeks.

[sveqs]

The Buffs are going to happen :)

I never for a split second doubted that you'd do your utmost to pull this one off :)

I just thought that, since this is not a routine merchant stuff of buy-and-sell but a forum activity benefiting us emotionally, we might want to / be able to contribute more than our enthusiasm before we actually get to the check-out counter.

[viix]

Carrot is going to fix this but after getting off the phone with buffs they told me they he does not have to fix it. They can make the pattern however we want it off of a single image.


Did a quick photoshop and flipped the off ones~
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/45/edcfbuffsmall.png (http://img211.imageshack.us/i/edcfbuffsmall.png/)

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*edit 8 Jan: OK, realised I didn't get all the off one properly flipped.. should be correct now~

[Gnarly]

Looking forward to mine,Jon...thanx! for making it happen.

And I echo what another member proposed: can we pre-pay for these?

~Gnarly

[Gornrog]

Wild! I'd never heard of a 'buff' before. As a hair-challenged individual, the more headgear, the better. I'll take one at whatever price they come in at, thanks!

[JonSidneyB]

Wild! I'd never heard of a 'buff' before. As a hair-challenged individual, the more headgear, the better. I'll take one at whatever price they come in at, thanks!

They will be $20.00 each :)

[Gornrog]

They will be $20.00 each :)

Cool! That's an excellent price for such a versatile piece of gear. Well done!

[billybag]

I was so excited about the manix I had tunnel vision.
I'm still in for one I'll be ordering straight thru the store.

[JonSidneyB]

I was so excited about the manix I had tunnel vision.
I'm still in for one I'l be ordering straight thru the store.

http://www.jsburlys.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=edcfbrandeditems&portrelay=1

They should be ready in 4-5 weeks. I have 200 being made, I will bump it up or reorder if needed. We have a little less than 100 requests last I looked so there will be plenty when they arrive. So far 7 have been bundled with the knives.

[VinnyP]

Pre ordered miine

Thanks

[ObiHann]

Ooohh I'm excited!

[echo63]

Jon, which version of the buff are these ?
the original, Merino or UV protective (coolmax) one ?

looking forward to this one, although i will have to get a couple of other things from the store while im paying for shipping

I have a blue Coolmax one at the moment, with the Southern Cross on it, and i find i am wearing it most days either as sun protection, or wetting it to keep me cool

[Cervantes]

I got a $50 gift card for Christmas, so I'll gladly take 1 at 20

[tradja]

Just added one to my order. Been looking forward to the EDCFBuff for a while.

[viix]

I noticed it is listed in the store as back ordered already!

[defuse kit]

I noticed it is listed in the store as back ordered already!

Does this mean it's ACTUALLY backordered or does the store simply list anything not in stock as backordered? And should I preorder one? When would my credit card be charged?

[JonSidneyB]

Does this mean it's ACTUALLY backordered or does the store simply list anything not in stock as backordered? And should I preorder one? When would my credit card be charged?

No need to hurry on this. I will let everyone know when they arrive. I actually keep no CC information and the CC information actually never is on my site. It runs through Authorize.net without me ever seeing the number or the number ever appearing on my server. Since I am set up like that CC charges happen at the point of the transaction. The only reason I put them out right now is so people getting the Glowing Manix 2 could add them to their order if they wanted.

[sveqs]

edit - Jon beat me to this :)

[JonSidneyB]

edit - Jon beat me to this :)I

I liked your post better than mine. :)

[defuse kit]

No need to hurry on this. I will let everyone know when they arrive. I actually keep no CC information and the CC information actually never is on my site. It runs through Authorize.net without me ever seeing the number or the number ever appearing on my server. Since I am set up like that CC charges happen at the point of the transaction. The only reason I put them out right now is so people getting the Glowing Manix 2 could add them to their order if they wanted.

Rock on. I'll totally be getting both, two of each if I can swing it. Thanks for being AWESOME Jon!

[sveqs]

I liked your post better than mine. :)

darn, and I went and deleted it ;-O

[tradja]

The only reason I put them out right now is so people getting the Glowing Manix 2 could add them to their order if they wanted. This was what I just did. $20 shipped for a forum Buff was a great deal!

[JonSidneyB]

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[JonSidneyB]

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[sveqs]

where's the LIKE button? :-))

[JonSidneyB]

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[tower]

Jon, I'm not sure what the pole is asking, but I would pay the highest price and think you should order at least #200.

[JonSidneyB]

Jon, I'm not sure what the pole is asking, but I would pay the highest price and think you should order at least $200.

I actually ordered 200 of them so the price would be $20.00 each. The greater the number ordered the lower the price. Several where presold. I am 48 units away from break even. I think once I have them in hand it will not take too long to reach the break even point.

[Foxfire]

Jon, I'll take one. I am placing a order later today for a few things. That is so cool!!. And that will come in handy

[carrot]

Jon... I need one... Never have enough Buffs!

[dewildeman]

I've got one ordered. I've got 1 original Buff and a couple of knock offs. $20 for a custom Buff is a great price and it is an excellent EDC item.

[kirbysdl]

Just got my EDCF Buff! First impressions of the unwashed Buff: the fabric is stiffer and rougher, and it doesn't stretch along its length as much as my other Buff. I'm hoping the fabric softens up after going through the wash. It looks like they used a different fabric as well as a different process though. The edges look like they were finished with a hot knife-like tool to prevent fraying. The print looks great, and I'm really glad the color isn't black, as it would make it hotter during summertime use. I'll try it out after it goes through the wash!

[Chief-Yeah]

dumb question . . . anyone know if the merino wool buffs can be printed with the EDCF logo ? I would very much like to own a EDCF branded buff but I can't wear the original fabric as I'm allergic to polyester.I was thinking of maybe purchasing a wool buff and attaching a velcro patch to it but it's just not the same you know.

[sveqs]

Just got my EDCF Buff! First impressions of the unwashed Buff: the fabric is stiffer and rougher, and it doesn't stretch along its length as much as my other Buff. I'm hoping the fabric softens up after going through the wash. It looks like they used a different fabric as well as a different process though. The edges look like they were finished with a hot knife-like tool to prevent fraying. The print looks great, and I'm really glad the color isn't black, as it would make it hotter during summertime use. I'll try it out after it goes through the wash!

thanks for the (p)review, looking forward to more of your insight/ experience. I have never had a Buff so I would not know the difference but still it's nice to hear. I am getting one no matter what, just as soon as some ends are met :-))

[Soulriot]

I got my two when my manix came in. Very cool peice of cloth. I tried a couple of different styles of wearing it in the mirror just for fun. Not ever owning one I can kindof see that it's a little stiff from being printed on. Will wash them before putting them in my bags. Thanks Jon.

[Itamimasu]

Just got mine today, and I love it. I can't wait to tell everyone what EDCF is when they ask, which I'm sure they will.
Thanks again Jon.

[VinnyP]

Another one arrived here, I think it's the same as my other standard buffs when they first arrived. It's a nice neutral colour and the design works.

[benissocool]

My 2 are washed and ready to go. Great idea and a great way to advertise the forum.

Thx Jon!

[Gornrog]

Just got my EDCF Buff! First impressions of the unwashed Buff: the fabric is stiffer and rougher, and it doesn't stretch along its length as much as my other Buff. I'm hoping the fabric softens up after going through the wash. It looks like they used a different fabric as well as a different process though. The edges look like they were finished with a hot knife-like tool to prevent fraying. The print looks great, and I'm really glad the color isn't black, as it would make it hotter during summertime use. I'll try it out after it goes through the wash!

Just wondering if the buff softened up much after washing?

[JonSidneyB]

Any reports of how it turned out after the washing?

[JonSidneyB]

dumb question . . . anyone know if the merino wool buffs can be printed with the EDCF logo ? I would very much like to own a EDCF branded buff but I can't wear the original fabric as I'm allergic to polyester.I was thinking of maybe purchasing a wool buff and attaching a velcro patch to it but it's just not the same you know.

I kind of wished I had done the merino wool in the first place but the higher price worried me a bit.

I would actually like to try it but the buffs run looks like it might have been a mistake.

[Boy SureFire]

Just wondering if the buff softened up much after washing?


Any reports of how it turned out after the washing?
I've been hand washing mine, & imo it does soften up with use/washing. The edges have also rolled, but I expected that to happen as it would with any blanket without binding.

[Soulriot]

I threw mine in the regular wash and they softened up nicely. I hope more people see that you have them because it's a great thing to have on hand.

[kirbysdl]

So the lack of lengthwise stretching is also in my nonprinted Buff. It is gradually softening up. I'm going to take it on vacation and use it more and see how it does. The edges do seem different though. My nonprinted one doesn't seem like it was cut/sealed with a hot knife. Not a big issue, but it's interesting that they changed their processes. Perhaps it's what is always done on the printed designs.

[carrot]

So the lack of lengthwise stretching is also in my nonprinted Buff. It is gradually softening up. I'm going to take it on vacation and use it more and see how it does. The edges do seem different though. My nonprinted one doesn't seem like it was cut/sealed with a hot knife. Not a big issue, but it's interesting that they changed their processes. Perhaps it's what is always done on the printed designs.

I have a printed one with unfinished edges and a merino one with sewn finished edges. I wear the printed one nearly every day for more than a year now and I have seen no degradation. These things are great!

[Lynx]

are there any pictures of the Buff somewhere? (except for the graphic in the store)

thanks in advance.

[carrot]

are there any pictures of the Buff somewhere? (except for the graphic in the store)

thanks in advance.

There are demo videos of the Buff (in other patterns) posted here (somewhere) and on YouTube. If you are asking about pictures of the EDCF logo Buff, I don't think I've seen.

[Lynx]

There are demo videos of the Buff (in other patterns) posted here (somewhere) and on YouTube. If you are asking about pictures of the EDCF logo Buff, I don't think I've seen.

I would like to see some pictures of the EDCF logo Buff to get an idea of the look in real. Anyway, thank you for your reply.

[JonSidneyB]

I would like to see some pictures of the EDCF logo Buff to get an idea of the look in real. Anyway, thank you for your reply.

I should start a new thread for these since the poll is long over. 99 said they where in but only about 20 have sold.

http://www.jsburlys.com/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=edcfbrandeditems

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/jonsidneyb/branded%20edcf/buff.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/jonsidneyb/branded%20edcf/buff2.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/jonsidneyb/branded%20edcf/buff3.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/jonsidneyb/branded%20edcf/buff4.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/jonsidneyb/branded%20edcf/buff5.jpg

[sveqs]

I am ugly but the pattern shows well :)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vR_Q9tNvSpE/Tj97a5gYUDI/AAAAAAAADi8/WydsM37ep6o/s512/20110517338.jpg

Also, here's two pics of my 5-year old wearing the Buff - it is a bit loose of course but he enjoys it (he also may have misplaced it at the moment but that's another story :) )

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fW1WxJNOAng/Tj95zndm10I/AAAAAAAADio/S2y20pCzsGU/20110717624.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8N0_2v0QGkg/Tj97xJ_ThWI/AAAAAAAADjE/SgkIkLWV7gs/s512/20110802732.jpg

[Garland]

Just ordered one-looks great. That video showing it's uses is very convincing!

[dewildeman]

My EDC Buff was in the wash. Here's a knockoff version.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/dewildeman/Knots/Marlinespike/2011/DSC_5376.jpg

[Tixx]

I have one :)

[sveqs]

here's another way to wear these

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J1NjSlAjn20/TlFl4ZHFHLI/AAAAAAAADl4/guWHEJMojqU/20110817924.jpg

[carrot]

here's another way to wear these

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J1NjSlAjn20/TlFl4ZHFHLI/AAAAAAAADl4/guWHEJMojqU/20110817924.jpg

Nice hair.

[sveqs]

she says thank you! :)

[tower]

Nice... Oh never mind!

[Sonolucent]

I've been making great use of mine, to the embarrassment of my teenage daughter!

[billybag]

I got mine for Christmas and I am making good use of it as well. I'm lucky my daughters dont mind it but they are not teenagers. I'm so not looking forward to those years.

[defuse kit]

I got mine as soon as they came out and I've been using it constantly. What a difference a little bit of cloth can make :)

Though I have been getting more than my share of comments. Oh well, at least my nose and lips aren't chilly ^_^