All customer reviews by Dave B.
Posted on: Jun 11, 2014
Sexy, light and airy, versatile
I got this for my missus and she loves it.
The material is pretty thin but not flimsy at all. Its nice and airy, really good to wear in the summer.
Sizing is spot on and the build quality was great with no loose threads or imperfections.
The best thing is how versatile this item is.
You can wear it just for lounging around on a hot day but it also would look very nice for a night out.
Posted on: May 21, 2014
Small sizing but good quality
I got this in XL and even though its a "fruit of the loom" made shirt its a bit small on the sizing. I would suggest ordering a size up because the XL at least is more like a large. The length is fine but the width is not up to size.
The material is good. Being a fruit of the loom shirt its your standard stuff and should last well.
The printing is good. Its thinner than usual but by no means too thin. Looking closely at the printing it looks like it is well done and will last.
The Slayer writing is a brighter red than you see in the pic. Its really quite vivid and stands out against the slightly muted tones of the rest of the printing. Its by no means a bad thing, it just means the bands name really pops out.
Overall its a good top but i highly recommend ordering a size higher than you usually would.
Posted on: May 21, 2014
Vivid colours, thick printing. Quality shirt
The sizing is spot on (i got XL).
The shirt itself is a good standard thickness shirt that seems like it will wear well. The stitching was all good with no loose ends.
The printing is awesome ! The colours are very vivid. More so than in the pic but not too much. It looks great, the detail is fantastic and the printing itself is very thick.
Fantastic imagery, good quality materials. I recommend it.
Posted on: May 21, 2014
Good size, nice printing
The size is your usual standard sized bandana so no surprises there.
The printing is like you get on t shirts where it feels slightly raised like thick pain. Given that this isnt a stretchy item i dont think you will have to worry about splitting in the print.
The Slayer writing is in a good place if you want to fold it and wear it around your head or arm and have the name showing however the other details dont fall in line as well so you will only really see them if you wear it full on full head bandana style.
Its a good thickness of material and the edges were all stitched nicely.
Good item
Posted on: May 21, 2014
Great fun, cool in the summer heat. Well made. You dont get the leg ties in the pic
Being into Game of Thrones and the Vikings TV show I saw these and had to have them (nerd, lol)
The sizing is pretty accurate. Id say that the XL size would fit a waist size up to 40 inches. My waist is 38 inches and they are very comfortable with a bit of room but not slipping down on me.
I usually get a jean leg length of 32 inches and the XL size fits me perfectly but given the baggy nature of these pants i imagine they would go longer without losing the baggyness. (they are VERY baggy)
The string tie cord around the elasticated waist is a generous length and works very well. The material of the cord is thick and seems very durable.
The material of the pants themselves is sort of like normal business trousers but rough and a bit thicker. I think they will take a beating well and hold up to some rough and tumble. Being a Martial Artist I would even wear these for ju jutsu, karate and kenjutsu because they are so easy to move around in and rugged.
The pants are wide and baggy down to around mid/top of the calf muscle where they are tighter. They are not elasticated at this point so if you have very wide calves then it might be best to contact EMP for a measurement.
You dont get the white cord that you see around the lower leg in the picture. This wasnt made entirely clear in the description. The way I read it gave me the impression that they were included but optional for wearing. Still, since the bottom of the pants is slim (like slim fitting straight leg jeans) they have the great shape you see in the pic and dont flap around. It would have been nice to have the cord though, not sure where ill pick that up from but meh.
Overall they are good accurate sizing, good quality material, well put together, tough and nice to wear. I recommend them.
Posted on: May 21, 2014
Very good. Brighter colours than the pic
The colours you see in the picture are slightly different than the actual product.
The criss cross pattern in the middle and the winding around the edges are the same colour as the pic, a dark brown.
The main band colour is lighter though. It has an orangey brown colour with a bit of a grain effect running through it. The only thing i can think to compare the colour to that people might know is sort of like a dark wood stain colour like you see on fences.
I really like it. The contrast works well and it looks more interesting and authentic. The criss cross design pops out more on the lighter background too.
The sizing is spot on to the measurements given in the description.
I suggest measuring your wrist and adding a little to take into account when your arms swell a little in the summer heat or after a workout.
All in all it looks great and seems well put together. I recommend it.
(note to EMP staff. A feature whereby purchasers can upload pics of their items would be very useful ! That way we can see what they look like on people and see any differences to the pictures on the site. If you can spare the staff to vet and approve pics before they are live it would be awesome)
Posted on: Apr 17, 2014
Cool shirt
I normally dont like shirts with slogans on it but this one isnt really dorky.
The printing is good but the white is far brighter than it appears in the pic but it will probably fade and look properly vintage after a few washes.
The size and fit are spot on and its a comfy shirt. No rough joins or stitching and the material is a good thickness.
Posted on: Apr 17, 2014
Very nice but zips are stiff
Although this looks like a leather brando biker jacket the length isnt short. Its actually a standard length jacket which I think works better for this particular jacket.
It seems very well made and the lining inside is nice.
The material kinda looks and feels like sort of school blazer material. I dont mean that in a bad way, its pretty rugged and looks quite smart but there is a sort of line-grain to the material that isnt apparent in the pictures.
The sleeve lengths and overall sizing is spot on.
Some of the pockets are probably more just for decoration but they are all functional. The inside pocket is quite high up the chest and isnt very deep. I put my Nexus 5 in it and it poked out of the top which was a shame. Id say the inside pocket is about 3.5 inches deep.
The printing on the back is really great. Ive been wearing it frequently lately with the weather getting nicer and its not faded or chipped at all after many bumpy bus rides and general wear and tear.
My only real grip with this is the zips. They are quite stiff and often requires 2 hands to open. One to hold everything straight and the other to pull the zip. This can be annoying but a way to make it a bit easier is to rub a pencil over the zip teeth to lubricate it and make the action slide easier.
Posted on: Apr 17, 2014
Classic Sabbath quality shirt.
The printing started to deteriorate after about 4 washes. I thought it would be good since the printing seemed thick but now it looks a bit of a mess like ive owned it for many years.
The shirt material is a good standard thickness and the stitching all feels good quality and well put together.
I bought size XL and it was spot on perfect.
Posted on: Feb 14, 2014
Very comfy, Very versatile
Im really liking this hat.
The material is thin enough to breathe easily but thick enough to be good quality and hold together well.
Overall its well put together and seems like it will be very durable.
The fit is tight enough to stay in place but loose enough that you can almost forget you are wearing it. Its very comfy.
As you can tell in the pic it is a long hat and this makes it very versatile. You can wear it as shown in the pics with a baggy part hanging back or you could pull it down more and roll it up to keep your ears warmer or you can roll it inside and wear it like a normal length beanie.
If I lost this I would definitely but another.