GIVEAWAY: Get to Know Iron & Resin (and Win an $800+ Starter Pack!)

Iron & Resin and Denimhunters have a few things in common. Both were established in 2011 by a Thom (though I prefer Thomas), and both are built on passion without compromise.

Thom Hill spent decades in surf retail before founding Iron & Resin, a brand that embodies the Californian lifestyle of surf and living on the road. It’s a world I took a close look at when I wrote my master’s thesis about brand authenticity, using Wrenchmonkees as a case study. 

But while I write about other motorcycle-inspired brands (especially one with a similar name)—Iron & Resin has always sat slightly on the perimeter. It’s more true motorcycle gear, less fades. But many of Iron & Resin’s products are worth your attention, and the brand’s story is worth telling.

GIVEAWAY: Win an $800+ Iron & Resin Starter Pack

If your cold-weather wardrobe could use a boost, this one’s for you. Organised by Heddels, I’ve teamed up with Iron & Resin to give away a full outfit worth more than $800.

The prize pack includes four pieces that capture what the brand does best:

• Remington Jacket – a 12 oz. duck canvas field coat built for decades of use

• Wincha Shawl Collar Sweater – a heavyweight knit with serious character

• Lotus Shirt – a rugged flannel with workwear roots and coastal ease

• Lancaster Pant – double-knee corduroys ready for the road ahead

To enter, all you need to do is drop your email on the giveaway page (on Heddels) before Monday, 3 November 2025. The winner will be drawn the next day and notified by email.

Products That Define Iron & Resin

Across the range, you’ll find the same mix of grit and ease that runs through the brand’s California roots. The gear is made for people who spend as much time outside as in—riding, camping, tinkering, travelling. Let’s take a closer look at the core categories.

Outerwear: Waxed and Ready

In California, a jacket isn’t about surviving the cold—it’s about keeping the wind off your back when you’re riding the coast or watching the sun drop behind the hills. It has to breathe, bend, and age well. That balance between toughness and freedom sits at the core of the brand’s design language.

Built from 12 oz. cotton duck canvas, the Remington Jacket starts out stiff but softens the more you wear it. A flannel lining adds warmth and a flash of colour, while the corduroy collar nods to classic hunting jackets. Reinforced pockets and shank-button hardware make it properly functional, the kind of layer that looks better the harder it’s worked.

Across the range, Iron & Resin’s outerwear leans into that same idea—hard-wearing canvas, waxed cotton, lined denim, and sturdy cuts that look right at home whether you’re patching up a bike or loading one for a weekend trip.

Knitwear: Warmth with Character

Even in Southern California, you need layers that hold up when the sun drops. Iron & Resin’s knitwear and sweatshirts are made for those hours when the temperature dips but the day isn’t done—after a ride, around a campfire, or walking the beach once the crowds have gone home.

The Wincha Shawl Collar Sweater captures that perfectly. With its thick wool blend, oversized buttons, and relaxed fit, it feels equal parts heritage and weekend escape. The pattern—drawn from traditional Wincha headbands—adds texture and personality, while the shawl collar gives it a timeless, almost cinematic quality.

Beyond the Wincha, Iron & Resin’s warmth-focused layers span heavy wool jumpers, brushed cotton fleeces, and old-school hoodies that wear in like favourite sweatshirts. Each piece keeps that balance of utility and ease that defines the brand—built to keep you warm without feeling precious about it.

Shirts: Everyday Workhorses

Good shirts sit at the core of Iron & Resin’s range. They’re functional, hard-wearing, and just refined enough to carry you from the workshop to a beer after. The designs pull from workwear and vintage outdoor gear, but they’re softened by a coastal sensibility that keeps them wearable year-round.

The Lotus Shirt is made from heavyweight cotton and finished with twin chest pockets and sturdy metal buttons, it’s tough enough to handle real use without feeling stiff. It’s the kind of piece you throw on over a tee, wear for weeks, and only notice how good it’s become once it’s properly broken in.

Across the line, Iron & Resin’s shirts move between rugged flannels, brushed twills, and lightweight overshirts—all built with that same focus on texture and utility. They’re designed to be lived in, layered up, and taken anywhere—whether that’s a day in the garage or a long drive up the coast.

Bottoms: Built for the Ride

Iron & Resin’s approach to trousers reflects where they come from: Focus is on movement and comfort, whether you’re sitting in the saddle or kicking back at the end of the day. You see it in their use of stretch fabrics and reinforced knees.

The Lancaster Pant is cut from 14-wale corduroy with 2% elastane; it’s designed for flexibility without losing shape. The double-layered knee panels and sturdy rivets make it tougher than it looks, and the fit lands somewhere between classic workwear and modern utility. It’s functional, but still relaxed—gear you can move in.

Iron & Resin also makes jeans, though they’re not quite what we usually feature on Denimhunters. They’re purpose-driven rather than fade-driven; built for motorcycling, using blends like Dyneema for abrasion resistance or lighter denims with added stretch.

Good to Know Before You Order

Shipping and Returns: Iron & Resin ships from Ventura, California. Delivery costs vary depending on location, and returns are accepted within a reasonable window for exchange or store credit. It’s a straightforward process—simple and transparent, just like the rest of what they do.

Sizing and Fit: Product pages are clear and image-led, with notes that lean more practical than poetic. Fits vary slightly across categories—some of their trousers and outerwear are cut with a touch of stretch for mobility.

‘Repair or Replace’ Guarantee: If a product fails because of a defect in materials or craftsmanship, Iron & Resin will fix it or replace it. The work is handled in their Ventura workshop. For anyone used to the world of well-made denim and heritage clothing, this kind of aftercare feels familiar. But for Iron & Resin’s wider audience, I guess it’s something rare—and a welcome sign that they want their clothes to be part of your life for years, not just another season.

Not All About Fades, But Worth the Detour

Iron & Resin may sit a little outside the usual Denimhunters sphere; their clothes speak to a lifestyle that’s less about fades and more about freedom—built for the ride, the coast, and everything between. But I’ve enjoyed taking a closer look, and if you’re curious too, this is a good place to start.