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Carhartt vs Filson
Two American heritage workwear labels cut boxy and generous, but Carhartt is mid-price duck canvas with streetwear reach; Filson is dearer wool, Tin Cloth and luggage.
CarharttDetroit · $$Choose Carhartt for mid-priced duck canvas jackets, bibs and hoodies that read as street clothes off the job.
FilsonSeattle · $$$Choose Filson if you want costlier Mackinaw wool, oil-finish Tin Cloth and twill bags, plus factory repair and rewaxing.
At a glance
| Carhartt | Filson | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Detroit, United States | Seattle, United States |
| Founded | 1889 | 1897 |
| Price | $$ | $$$ |
| Made in | Europe | China |
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Style comparison
Streetwear
Gorpcore / Outdoor
Skatewear
Positions come from how strongly each brand is tagged to a style across its range — directional, and only the axes that separate them are drawn.
How the fits differ
Carhartt
runs large
Carhartt's core US workwear line is cut roomy and boxy so it can be worn over layers, so shoppers commonly report needing to size down for a modern fit, while cotton duck and heavyweight jersey pieces may shrink slightly in length after hot washing.
Filson
runs large
Filson's traditional outfitter cut is widely described as roomy and generous, drafted to go over wool layers, so many shoppers find their normal size feels oversized and end up taking one size down.
