BlogBloghttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2009-11-02T14:14:00ZSquarespaceJason Bacon sends Greetings and photo of David Lyon from Bhutanhttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2009/10/10/jason-bacon-sends-greetings-and-photo-of-david-lyon-from-bhu.htmlBob Hardy2009-10-10T13:33:00Z2009-10-10T13:33:00ZDear Karin and Bob,

Just finished toughest trek ever. Four of us wearing Lat 15’s. Will be in touch on return as one of our group wants to buy some as gifts for Royals here. Lat 15 is a great product. Never took it off for 12 days & will wear it (to) dinner tonight. 


All the best, Jason

 

*To see a larger image please click on the thumbnail photos below.

 

]]>Burn Tests Passed - DNI - Did Not Ignitehttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2009/7/13/burn-tests-passed-dni-did-not-ignite.htmlBob Hardy2009-07-13T13:32:10Z2009-07-13T13:32:10ZIn addition to all of the other features which you will find in LatitudeFifteen apparel is the benefit of personal “safety” in dangerous environments. We have incorporated a flame retardant fiber in our lining which has been there for the past several years. Now we have the proof which we have attached for you below.
Now along with the benefits, of anti-static and anti-microbial to keep contaminated detritus off of you in your travels, and the pleasure of anti-odor and anti-moisture for comfort and peace of mind, you can know that you are wearing one of the safest garments for about any situation. Good travels, healthy living, and enjoy!

Bob Hardy

 

Download the test report

 

]]>Pandemic Alerthttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2009/6/25/pandemic-alert.htmlBob Hardy2009-06-25T12:59:58Z2009-06-25T12:59:58ZSwine flu 'could infect up to half the population'

Health authorities told to set up testing and drug distribution centres in case of autumn outbreak


"Primary care trusts are to set up anti-viral drug distribution centres and swine flu testing clinics amid fears that the infection could spread out of control.

The Chief Medical Officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, wrote to health authorities last week urging hospitals to test all patients who show signs of flu-like symptoms. He wrote: "Transmission from person to person in this country is increasingly common. There is evidence that sporadic cases are arising with no apparent link either to cases elsewhere in the UK or to travel abroad."

By Jonathan Owen

 

We have recently returned from an extensive 3 week combined business/travel trip involving transport on large airplanes internationally, bus tours, and inland ship cruising. During this time period, the Swine Flu emerging pandemic erupted. Needless to say, I am pleased to report that during the travels upon which I encountered many contiguous fellow travelers with deep coughing, sneezing, and inaccurate nose blowing, I came back healthy and rested: It is my belief that the anti-static and anti-microbial features of our Latitude Fifteen shirt protected me from germ or flu born atomized detritus (dust) often spread by vehicular air conditioning systems.

In addition the construction of our shirt uses an exposed mesh surface in which the Xstatic silveris exposed to enhance the ability of this “real” silver to protect me from illness by repelling electrostatically the atomized diseased particles from alighting as I wore the shirt traveling as my top layer. Additionally, silver is anti-microbial* should any detritus alight on your silver protected personna!

Good luck to you on your travels in these dangerous times.

Bob Hardy

 

 *Latitude Fifteen claims from X-static include anti-microbial but not anti-viral

]]>High Fashion adopts the Latitude Fifteen function and style for healthy eco friendly livinghttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2009/6/23/high-fashion-adopts-the-latitude-fifteen-function-and-style.htmlBob Hardy2009-06-23T14:58:00Z2009-06-23T14:58:00Z

]]>From the Inboxhttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2008/9/24/from-the-inbox.htmlBob Hardy2008-09-24T13:39:29Z2008-09-24T13:39:29ZAttached is a thank you note from Meriwether Hardie, a student at Colorado College, who is the daughter of the Clan Chief, Todd Hardie owner of Honey Gardens in Ferrisburgh, VT.  Ref: http://www.honeygardens.com/
Honey Gardens specializes in homeopathic products for enhancing natural healing and longevity of life.  
Meriwether asked Karin and me to participate in a documentary being prepared for release by The Food Network in October which is all about BVT – Bee Venom Therapy – an adjunct therapy for the enhancement and recovery of wounds and disease and a prophylactic for maintaining a healthy immune system.

]]>A New Use For Latitude15!http://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2008/9/19/a-new-use-for-latitude15.htmlBob Hardy2008-09-19T20:18:27Z2008-09-19T20:18:27ZFrom the email inbox:

“Bob,

Here is a new use.
Red deer stalking in Sutherland, Northern Scotland.

Copyright and modelling permissions transferred to you hereby!

Many thanks for your continuing support of Henry Worsley and his 
team. He leaves for the South on 17th Oct

Best wishes

David”

 

]]>At the Newport International Boat Showhttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2008/9/11/at-the-newport-international-boat-show.htmlBob Hardy2008-09-11T13:37:36Z2008-09-11T13:37:36ZA twelve hour workday in setting up, we took a little boat ride as a reward.   Weather clear, cool, and conducive to attendance.  More later.......


Prayers today for all of us on this memorable day, Sept. 11, 2009.  We will be flying an American Flag at our booth in honor of all of those who were directly impacted on that day seven years ago.  Bob Hardy


]]>Visit us at the Newport International Boat Showhttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2008/9/2/visit-us-at-the-newport-international-boat-show.htmlBob Hardy2008-09-02T19:05:32Z2008-09-02T19:05:32Z

]]>How's your carbon footprint anyway?http://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2008/8/8/hows-your-carbon-footprint-anyway.htmlBob Hardy2008-08-08T16:51:11Z2008-08-08T16:51:11Z

How's your carbon footprint.   Oil may be going down, but the price does not yet reflect a safety margin for getting through January to end of April in Vermont where the cost of comfortable heating begins to pinch.   We suggest that you can have the comfort to which you have become accustomed by modifying your wardrobe a bit.  Including Latitude15 clothing - shirts, socks, and beanie caps can do this for you and in the meanwhile, allowing you to turn the thermostat down quite a bit.  How much is quite a bit?  Say 10 degrees out loud.   You can wear all of these garments comfortably in bed also.  The silver lining in the socks will help you to sleep more deeply and you will say "ahhh!" as you lay down for your winter nap.   Enjoy the changes in your life.  You will be better off for them.   For now, cheers for the rest of the summer and I predict a dry and beautiful fall. Stay tuned.  Best wishes, Bob Hardy

]]>THE SILVER LINING MAKES THIS SHIRThttp://blog.latitude15.com/blog/2008/7/18/the-silver-lining-makes-this-shirt.htmlBob Hardy2008-07-18T16:29:27Z2008-07-18T16:29:27ZI do not know why this did not occur to me before, but earlier this year Elaine Lembo, the Editor of Cruising World wrote a bang up article about Latitude 15 shirts.  I will let you read the article yourself which is posted below.   We are going to be back in Newport International Boat Show on Sept. 10 through 14, 2008 at Booth B-16.  We are very fortunate of having as our guest, our Chief Designer, Eileen Saavedra whose image you have seen previously wearing one of our Latitude15 hats which she designed.  We thought it would be good for people who sail and cruise extensively to meet with Eileen and to discuss with her their preferences and ideas with regard to long haul cruising where fresh feeling and smelling clothing is a luxury indeed. 

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