Like the women’s winning pair by Duluth, the flannel-lined, relaxed-fit jeans from Carhartt felt pretty much like popping on a pair of sweats but looked nicer and provided much more warmth.

Like the Carhartt Utility jacket ... shell is lighter than my Filson jackets and feels easier to move in. The flannel lining is warm enough for chilly morning but doesn’t have me overheating ...

They’ve had plenty of help since from the likes of Pendleton, L.L.Bean, Carhartt, Filson, and more. These days, flannel remains as hardworking a material as ever, with nearly as deep of roots in ...