We are a family run, online business operating from our own studio. This has meant we’ve been able to remain open throughout the Covid-19 crises.
Overall, we have coped very well with the pandemic, although in 2020 and 2021 stock levels were stretched due to increased lead-times. Therefore, in 2021 we decided to increase our stock levels by 35% for 2022. We also moved our production forward from January 2022 to October 2021, hoping this would help to counter any delays.
Our 2022 production was due to arrive in December 2021. It would include the new K7/AAA (S) and K7/B (S) Jeans, as well as a re-stock of the SK11/AAA and SK11/B Jeans. However, Covid-19 along with other factors has caused delays with production, pushing dispatch of the jeans back to January 2022. Sadly, the late dispatch of the jeans has coincided with the current outbreak of Covid-19. The situation completely closing many transport hubs, meaning our jeans have been locked away in a depot, not moving at all.
We are awaiting further updates; we will pass on any news as soon as we get it via this Notice. As we know from 2021, getting the consignment on its way is one thing, however, getting it quickly into the UK is quite another. World shipping in general is under strain, with UK ports also under great pressure, another reason why we moved production forward. Despite all our efforts, we have still failed in our attempt to insure against the delays and the many problems being thrown at us, and for this we apologise.
The launch of the K7/AAA (S) Jean was going to be a major occasion for us, marking the point where all Hood Jeans with D3O hip & knee armour would be CE and UKCA certified Class AAA to EN 17092-2:2020; the highest level of protection specified by the standard. This is still the case, but sadly we’re just having to now keep the announcement lower key due to the delays. Some options are already in stock, with more K7/AAA (S), K7/B (S), SK11/AAA and SK11/B Jeans already made and on their way.
There are options of jeans available and in stock. Check availability by clicking on the drop-down menu, If the size doesn’t appear it indicates that size is currently out of stock. The size may well be available in another colour or style. We do still have over one thousand jeans in stock, so it is worth
checking availability.
We thank everyone for the support, custom and patience that we have received over the past two years. Your help and backing have been amazing, and is greatly appreciated by us all.
Chris and Julie – Partners, Hood Jeans
