Flint And Tinder Asks Customers To Join In Supporting America's Troops

NEW YORK, July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, New York City-based retailer Flint and Tinder is proud to introduce the Box of American Awesome – a special partnership with Operation Gratitude that aims to bring Made-in-USA menswear staples to troops overseas.

Flint and Tinder will offer two boxed bundles as a part of the Box of American Awesome program, each including a curated selection of Flint and Tinder product. With every box ordered, customers will have the option to add $5.95 at checkout to send an identical selection of Flint and Tinder underwear to deployed troops. At the conclusion of the program, Flint and Tinder will provide a selection of T-Shirts and socks to Operation Gratitude on their own accord, in addition to the underwear purchased by Flint and Tinder customers.

Box of American Awesome packages include:

• Box 1: two (2) pairs of Flint and Tinder Men's Underwear for $9.95
• Box 2: two (2) pairs of Flint and Tinder Men's Underwear, one (1) pack of Flint and Tinder Explorer Socks and one (1) Flint and Tinder Screen Print T-Shirt for $21.95

"By committing to manufacturing in the U.S., we proudly show our patriotism 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," says Flint and Tinder Founder and CEO, Jake Bronstein. "It is our privilege to create a program that supports and pays tribute to the men and women who dedicate their lives to serving our country. Box of American Awesome is one small way we can say thank you."

"The Flint and Tinder products are a great addition to the care packages," said Operation Gratitude's Director of Corporate Relations, Dana Chotiner. "We are grateful to Flint and Tinder for their efforts to support our troops and Operation Gratitude's patriotic mission."

Box of American Awesome is now available for purchase at www.flintandtinderusa.com/awesome. To learn more about Flint and Tinder, please visit www.FlintandTinderUSA.com.

About Flint and Tinder
Flint and Tinder is a New York City-based apparel manufacturer, founded in 2012 in effort to help reignite the American cut and sew industry. Dedicated to making clothing that you can be proud of, Flint and Tinder inspires customers to embrace slow fashion by offering durable, high-quality Made-in-USA men's and women's apparel at accessible prices.  Flint and Tinder retails exclusively online at www.FlintandTinderUSA.com and boasts clothing that is meant to do more than just last, but rather, outlast.

About Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude annually sends 150,000+ care packages filled with snacks, entertainment, hygiene and hand-made items, plus personal letters of support, to Veterans, First Responders, Recruits, Wounded Warriors, Care Givers and to individually named U.S. Service Members deployed overseas. Our mission is to lift the spirits and meet the evolving needs of our Active Duty and Veteran communities, and provide volunteer opportunities for all Americans to express their appreciation to members of our Military. Each package contains donated product valued at $75-100 and costs the organization $15 to assemble and ship. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude volunteers have shipped more than One Million Care Packages.  

SOURCE Flint and Tinder