Duck Types

Duck is a type of canvas material. The origin of the name is from the Dutch word *"doek"* meaning *"linen canvas".* Duck was traditionally made of firm-hand 100% cotton but over the years, Carhartt introduced prewashed, micro-sanded, acid-washed, stonewashed and flame-resistant versions as well as fabric blends that included nylon and elastane.

## Firm Duck

Firm Duck is made of 10 or 12-ounce 100% cotton. It was the original duck that Carhartt introduced in the 1900s. Firm Duck is wind-repellent, water-resistant and has a "firm-hand feel." It must be re-treated to maintain its water resistance. When it was first introduced it was just called "Duck.” In the 1990s it was called "Traditional Duck" then simply “Duck” and eventually "Firm Duck." Most Firm Duck styles produced in the 1970s and later have the cloth “C” logo patch or the small rectangular tab.

## Duck

Duck is made of 12-ounce 100% cotton. It is slightly less stiff than Firm Duck, possibly due to the lack of water-resistant treatment. Duck was recently distinguished from Firm Duck in 2019. It is most notably used as the shell material for the 103828 Detroit Jacket. Duck styles have the cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## Stonewashed Duck

Stonewashed Duck was made of 12-ounce 100% cotton. It was stonewashed and had a "medium-hand feel." Stonewashed Duck was introduced and 1993 and discontinued that same year. It was used in an active jacket, chore coat, jeans and shorts. Stonewashed Duck style codes were typically denoted by an “S” prefix and they had a cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## Acid-Washed Duck

Acid-washed Duck was made of 10- or 12-ounce 100% cotton. It was acid-washed to have a unique appearance. Acid-washed Duck was introduced in the 1980s and discontinued in 1993. It was used in an active jacket, chore coat, jeans, jean jacket, shirt, etc. Acid-washed Duck style codes were typically denoted by an “A” prefix and they had a cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## Washed Duck

Washed Duck is made of 12-ounce 100% cotton. It is washed for a "soft-hand feel." Washed Duck was introduced in 1992. Washed Duck styles had a cloth "C" logo patch from 1992-1995. In 1996, the leatherette "C" logo patch was introduced and from then on, it was seen on most Washed Duck styles. Since 2019, newly introduced Washed Duck styles have the cloth "C" logo patch.

## Weathered Duck/Naturally Worn Duck

Weathered Duck/Naturally Worn Duck was made of 12-ounce 100% cotton. It was washed for a “naturally worn” and broken-in look/feeling. Weathered Duck/Naturally Worn Duck was introduced in 2012 and discontinued in 2019. This type of duck was originally called “Naturally Worn Duck” but the name was changed to “Weathered Duck” shortly after its introduction. It was used most notably in the “RN” outerwear collection that included the RNJ001, RNJ140, etc. and Women’s Wildwood series. Weathered Duck/Naturally Worn Duck styles had a cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## WorkCamo™

WorkCamo™ was made of 12-ounce 100% cotton. It was micro-sanded for softness and slightly broken-in. WorkCamo™ was introduced in 2005 and discontinued in 2016. It was originally printed with Realtree Hardwoods HD™ camouflage pattern before changing to Realtree® AP HD® in 2009 and then Realtree Xtra® and Mossy Oak® Break-up Infinity® in 2013. WorkCamo™ styles had a outer “C” logo patch.

## Sandstone Duck

Sandstone Duck was made of 12-ounce 100% cotton. It was washed and micro-sanded for a soft, broken-in feeling. It was introduced in 1992 and discontinued in 2019. It was available in many colors and was originally considered part of Carhartt’s “Casual Line.” From 1992-1995, the outer "C" logo patch was cloth. In 1996, the leatherette logo patch was introduced and from then on, it was seen on most Sandstone Duck styles. Exceptions include the 2007 re-launch of the Women's line which had cloth logo patches.

## Rugged Flex® Duck

Rugged Flex® Duck is made of 99% cotton and 1% elastane (spandex) . It has Carhartt's Rugged Flex® technology which means it is stretchy due to the elastane in the fabric blend. Rugged Flex® Duck was introduced in 2019 and is primarily used in Men’s single- and double-front work pants. Rugged Flex® Duck styles have the cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## Stretch Sandstone Duck

Stretch Sandstone Duck was made of 10- or 10.5-ounce blend of 98% cotton and 2% spandex. It was washed and micro-sanded for softness and was lighter than regular Sandstone Duck with added stretch due to the addition of spandex. Stretch Sandstone Duck was introduced in 2015 and discontinued in 2017. It was used very sparingly in a few styles such as the Men’s and Women’s Caldwell Jackets. Stretch Sandstone Duck styles had the cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## Quick Duck®

Quick Duck® is made of 8-, 8.5-, 9-, or 9.5-ounce blend of cotton and polyester or nylon. It is lighter than the other duck types and water-repellant. Quick Duck® is marketed as “30% lighter and ounce-for-ounce as durable as Sandstone Duck”. It was introduced in 2012. The original Quick Duck® was 60% cotton and 40% polyester but the later version is 59% cotton, 39% polyester and 2% spandex. Quick Duck® styles have the cloth outer “C” logo patch.

## Super Dux™

Super Dux™ is made of 100% cotton duck ,7.75-ounce 100% nylon or 8.1-ounce 97% nylon and 3% elastane. It was introduced in the 1930s and was originally cotton with waterproof treatment. Super Dux™ is marketed for outdoor recreation. It was discontinued in the 1970s but revived in 2021 as a 100% nylon or nylon/elastane blend. Both versions have Windfighter® and Rain Defender® technology and the elastane version has Rugged Flex®. The new Super Dux™ styles have the cloth outer Carhartt “C” logo patch.

## Flame-Resistant Duck

Flame-Resistant Duck is made of 13-ounce 100% cotton. It is flame-resistant with HRC 4 and NFPA 70E certifications. Flame-Resistant Duck was introduced in 2008. Flame-Resistant Duck styles have the cloth outer “C” logo patch with “FR” to the left of the “C.”

## INDURA® Ultra Soft Duck

INDURA® Ultra Soft Duck was made of 13-ounce 88% cotton and 12% high tenacity nylon. It was introduced in 2004 and discontinued in 2008. It was flame-resistant with HRC 4 and NFPA 70E certifications. INDURA® Ultra Soft Duck Cloth styles had the cloth outer “C” logo patch with “FR” to the left of the “C.”

## Flame-Resistant Washed Duck

Flame-Resistant Washed Duck is made of 11-ounce 88% cotton and 12% nylon. It is washed for softness and was introduced in 2013. It is flame-resistant and has HRC 4 and NFPA 70E certifications. Used in the 100791 Dungarees. Flame-Resistant Washed Duck styles have the cloth outer “C” logo patch with “FR” to the left of the “C.”

## FR Quick Duck®

FR Quick Duck® is made of 8.5-ounce 88% cotton and 12% nylon. It is lighter than the other duck types and water-repellant. FR Quick Duck® was introduced in 2016. FR Quick Duck® styles have the cloth Carhartt “C” logo patch with “FR” to the left of the “C.”