A Look Inside Tactical Distributors

Published on March 30, 2023
Duration: 21:58

This video provides an in-depth look at Tactical Distributors (TD), an e-commerce company specializing in high-end tactical gear and their in-house apparel brands, TD Apparel and mthd. The content details their product development process, from initial concept and tech pack creation to sample iterations and final production. It highlights their collaborations with brands like Crye Precision and Q, and showcases various apparel items, emphasizing their commitment to quality, functionality, and value for the consumer.

Quick Summary

Tactical Distributors is an e-commerce company with 13 years of experience curating high-end tactical gear and developing their own apparel lines, TD Apparel and mthd. Their product development involves detailed tech packs and multiple sample iterations, emphasizing quality and value. They also engage in collaborations with brands like Crye Precision and Q.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to Tactical Distributors
  2. 00:31Todd Askins: Who is Tactical Distributors?
  3. 00:45TD's Business Model: E-commerce & Brands
  4. 01:06In-House Brands: TD Apparel & mthd
  5. 01:25Collaborations with Other Companies
  6. 01:47Crye Precision Collaboration: Retro Camo
  7. 02:01Other Brand Collaborations
  8. 02:34Origins of TD Apparel: From Streetwear
  9. 02:55Early Product: The Shooter Shirt
  10. 03:08Developing the Carlos Ray Pant
  11. 04:05Carlos Ray Chino & Value Proposition
  12. 04:49Evolution of Direct-to-Consumer Brands
  13. 05:10mthd Line: Premium & Technical Fabrics
  14. 06:08Design Team & Director
  15. 07:07The Design Process Explained
  16. 07:23Starting from Scratch: Concept to Product
  17. 08:41Creating the Tech Pack
  18. 09:47Proto Sample & Feedback Loop
  19. 10:47Color Swatches & Dye House Process
  20. 11:39Sample Iterations & Comments
  21. 12:45Pre-Production Sample Sign-off
  22. 13:19Shipment Sample & Bulk Production
  23. 13:46Q Collaboration: The Jackal Anorak
  24. 14:49Proto Rack: Current & Past Projects
  25. 15:58mthd Line: The System Approach
  26. 16:10Level 5: Mountain Shell Jacket
  27. 16:33mthd Installation Puffies
  28. 16:59mthd Base Layers & Merino Wool
  29. 17:29mthd Sun Shirts & Trail Running Shorts
  30. 17:55Shipment Samples: Spring/Summer 2023 Line
  31. 19:02Crye Precision Collaboration Rack
  32. 19:14Year of the Tiger Collaboration
  33. 19:47Desert Tiger Collaboration
  34. 20:02DCU Collaboration
  35. 20:22Limited Edition Collaborations
  36. 20:42How to Connect with TD
  37. 21:17Ivan's Takeaways & Kit Badger Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tactical Distributors?

Tactical Distributors is an e-commerce company that has been operating for about 13 years, specializing in curating and selling high-end tactical gear from various brands. They also develop and sell their own in-house apparel lines, TD Apparel and mthd.

What are Tactical Distributors' in-house brands?

Tactical Distributors has three main in-house brands: TD Apparel, which focuses on lifestyle-oriented clothing; mthd (Mountain Tundra H2O Desert), which uses more premium and technical fabrics for functional gear; and Battle Briefs.

How does Tactical Distributors develop new apparel products?

The development process starts with a concept, often addressing a market gap. This is followed by creating a detailed tech pack, which serves as an architectural drawing for the garment, including measurements and specifications. Multiple sample iterations are then produced and reviewed before full production.

What kind of collaborations does Tactical Distributors do?

Tactical Distributors collaborates with like-minded companies such as Q and Crye Precision. These projects often involve unique designs, retro camouflage patterns, or special editions of existing gear, focusing on mutually beneficial partnerships rather than direct sales of firearms.

More Tactical & Gear Videos You Might Like

More from Kit Badger

View all →