I recently got some Milwaukee shirts from Home Depot, mainly the Gridiron style that's primarily cotton, which I really like. They had a promotion online for 20% off, so I ordered six shirts, but ended up receiving five. However, I've noticed they seem a lot lighter than the ones I bought a year ago. Is this a trend with all Milwaukee shirts now, or does it vary depending on where you get them from?
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I can't say much beyond that Milwaukee shirts come in various sizes and colors. As someone who's always in and out of Home Depot for work, I can confirm they have a decent selection. Just make sure to check the fit and comfort because that seems to vary with the newer styles.
From what I've seen, the item number for Milwaukee shirts stays the same no matter where you buy them, so the quality should be consistent across vendors. Just a heads up, though, the shirts are getting noticeably lighter. For example, I have a long-sleeve size XL shirt that weighed around 14.1 ounces after a year of washing, while a new one in the same size weighs only 11.2 ounces. That’s about a 25% reduction! Some might say it's a first world problem, but it's definitely worth noting.
In my experience, the new shirts are a lot more comfortable than the old heavy ones. I used to find the originals really stiff and uncomfortable, but the new ones are soft and flexible. I’ve even burnt holes in my old shirts! Plus, for what it’s worth, I love the lightweight pants for the same reasons—just don’t wear them around flames, or they'll easily catch fire!