Carhartt's New Steel Series Rebuilds Its Toughest Workwear Around Ny-Co Canvas
Carhartt's Steel Series launched October 7 with six pieces from $89.99 to $189.99. Our read of the fabric claims, the three standouts and the catch.
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Carhartt did not just add a colorway. On October 7 it launched the Steel Series, a six-piece line it calls its toughest workwear yet, built around a new Ny-co canvas that blends nylon with cotton. This is our read of Carhartt's release and the launch coverage, not a wear test.
What is in the line
Six pieces: the Steel Braddock Jacket, the Steel Braddock Bib Overall, the Steel Bridgeport Sweatshirt and three pants, Braddock, Baltimore and Buffalo. Prices run from $89.99 to $189.99. Carhartt says it tested the line against its own duck, canvas and fleece, and the pitch is durability without the weight.
The fabric
The main material is a 9.5-oz Ny-co infused canvas. Carhartt's figures: the jacket and bib have four times the abrasion resistance and two times the stretch of its stretch duck. The Braddock Pant claims ten times the abrasion resistance, three times the tensile strength and two times the stretch of stretch canvas. Every number is the company's own, so treat them as claims.
The jacket
The Braddock Jacket adds 80g polyester insulation and a DWR finish. It is water-resistant, not waterproof, so it will shrug off a shower but not a downpour. Chest pockets and a hood make it a real work jacket.
The pants
Three weights: 6.4 oz for the Buffalo, 8.3 oz for the Baltimore and 9.5 oz for the Braddock. The knees use a stretch overlay and accept Carhartt's knee pads. The Buffalo is the one a guy who is not on a job site would try first, with a tapered leg and the lowest price.
The catch
The performance figures are Carhartt's, and the line is built for the job site first. Styling it is easy if you keep it simple, in the spirit of our style hub and overshirt. If you want the tailored side of the closet, see our work capsule wardrobe for managers. For other rugged jackets, our Hunter canvas barn jacket deal is a softer option.
How to start
Buy the Buffalo Pant first at $89.99, the cheapest way to try the fabric. If you work outside in the cold, the Braddock Jacket at $189.99 is the investment piece. More in the menswear hub.
Prices from launch coverage and a retailer listing, checked October 8, 2026. Prices change, so confirm on Carhartt's site.
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FAQ
When does the Carhartt Steel Series come out?
Carhartt's release says it was available October 7, 2026 at Carhartt.com and select retailers nationwide.
How much does the Steel Series cost?
Coverage of the launch lists the Buffalo Pant at $89.99, the Baltimore Pant at $99.99, the Braddock Pant at $119.99, the Bridgeport Sweatshirt at $99.99, the Bib Overall at $169.99 and the Braddock Jacket at $189.99. Confirm on Carhartt's site.
Is the Steel Series waterproof?
No. The line uses a DWR finish, which makes it water-resistant, not waterproof.
