MIDDLE DISTANCE; noun.
1. Something not quite finished. A (mid)point in a journey.
2. Staring into space.
3. A point just up ahead, temporal or spatial.
Middle Distance designs accessories, apparel, materials and systems of making.
Middle Distance’s influences are in late 20th century home-made hiking equipment, the ambitious self sufficiency movement pioneered by the Whole Earth Catalogue, and a world just over the horizon; A reaction against a prevailing territorial attitude in the world of forward thinking apparel; of holding secrets closely and competitively.
Manual
1. Adjective: Involving or using human effort, skill, power, energy, etc.
2. Noun: A small book, especially one giving information or instructions.
Middle Distance products are produced in limited quantity to a high standard. Each is offered with a printed manual containing all the information and diagrams the user needs to produce the item themselves. This manual is also available from the Middle Distance webstore as a free download. All design IP is shared.
Middle Distance releases to date include:
A screen printed t-shirt featuring artwork adapted from David Gentleman’s the building of the Charing Cross.
A bonded ballistic nylon and heavyweight brushed cotton tote bag, made from entirely laser cut panels with 100% metal hardware.
A custom developed Linen-faced 3layer fabric, naturally dyed and assembled in Scotland into Fully waterproof, breathable seam sealed Jackets and pants.
