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Haas had an idea to improve the conventional camouflage that hunters used. Haas gained inspiration from leaves, twigs, and dirt and pursued his first camouflage pattern. After being turned down many times, Crystal
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brand of outdoor clothing using the "Bottomland" pattern he designed. The first Mossy Oak clothing was sewn by Haas' mother in his childhood home.
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yard minimum, and he could only afford 800 yards. Haas convinced them to make an exception.
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