Oct 07, 2025

Dixxon Flannel × Iron Bean Coffee: The Collaboration

Dixxon Flannel × Iron Bean Coffee: The Collaboration Years in the Making

From Garage Roasts to Plaid Obsession

Iron Bean Coffee started in our garage—fueled by stubbornness, caffeine, and one constant: Fred in a Dixxon flannel.
At this point, it wasn’t just a shirt—it was his unofficial uniform.

If you tuned into our early live videos, you know. The beans were roasting, the Nation was growing, and Fred’s plaid was practically the third business partner.
Customers started asking about the shirts almost as much as the coffee.
Apparently, flannel stands out better on camera than steam.

“The beans were roasting, the Nation was growing, and Fred’s plaid was practically the third business partner.”

Fred’s Dedication (a.k.a. Obsession)

Fred wasn’t a casual fan—he was all in. Closet full, handing some off, still buying more.
He tagged Dixxon on every post, sent them coffee regularly, and did everything short of spray-painting “Iron Bean ♥ Dixxon” on our garage door.

And Dixxon noticed. They didn’t just accept the coffee Fred mailed out—they supported us back and even bought Iron Bean Coffee themselves.
That mutual respect mattered. It wasn’t just us chasing a dream; it was two small-but-growing brands nodding at each other, waiting for the right time.

Flannels on the Bag

When Iron Bean grew and we reprinted our bags, Fred’s flannel was already baked into the design. The cartoon versions of us on the back? Both in flannels, of course.

We couldn’t legally stamp “Dixxon” on them, but let’s be real—if you knew Fred, you already knew.
Subtlety has never been his strong suit.

The Nation Connection

The obsession spread past our house.
Inside the private Iron Bean Nation Facebook group, people started noticing Fred’s flannels, too.

Before long, members were ordering Dixxons of their own, posting pictures, and showing them off while sipping Iron Bean.

It became its own little tradition—coffee and flannel.
Some people joined the Nation for the beans, but others? They joined the plaid cult Fred unintentionally started.

Chanel’s Take: The Women’s Cut

I’ll admit it—I love the flannels too. Our closet looks like a plaid rainbow.
But I’ve only got a couple. I tried the women’s cut once… let’s just say it wasn’t for me.

Too tight at the waist, and it made the top half jump like a bag of exploding beans.

Now, some women can totally rock that style. Me? I’d rather keep my beans in the bag.
So when it’s my flannel day—camping, motorcycle rides, or just keeping up with Fred—I stick to the men’s smalls and mediums.
They fit, they’re comfortable, and they don’t make me feel like I’m about to burst out of my own merch line.

Why Dixxon?

Dixon has a reputation for making one-time-only drops.
When they’re gone, they’re gone.

Over the years, they’ve teamed up with car clubs, tattoo shops, workwear brands, and even bands like Slipknot, Pantera, and EVH.

Their collabs sell out like rock concerts—fast, loud, and you’d better be in line if you want one.
So when Iron Bean finally landed its own collab? It wasn’t just another shirt.
It was a piece of that history. Take a look!!

The “Not Yet” That Turned Into a Yes

Back in the beginning, we were too small.
Bigger coffee companies got flannels first—and that made sense.

Dixxon was growing, we were growing. But the important part? They never said no.
It was always, “Not yet.”

Eight years later, the “not yet” turned into a yes.
Iron Bean Nation had grown, Dixxon had grown, and the timing was finally right.

Fred’s closet didn’t get smaller, but at least now one of those flannels finally carried our name.

Chanel’s Take: Laundry Vows

I love our marriage.
But laundry day? That’s when it could go south real quick.

Those XL Tall sleeves lock into chokeholds like they’ve got something to prove.
Suddenly I’m standing there thinking, “Did I really promise in sickness, in health, and in endless flannel tangles?”

More Than Just a Shirt

This collab isn’t about hype.
It’s about loyalty, grit, and heritage.

It’s about the smell of fresh coffee mixing with the feel of a flannel that just fits right.

For us, it’s proof that stubborn dreams from the garage days can come true.
For Fred, it’s a wish eight years in the making.
And for Iron Bean Nation, it’s a piece of coffee history you can wear.

Closing Thoughts

If you grabbed the Dixon × Iron Bean flannel, congrats—you own part of our story.
If you missed it, sorry—Fred’s closet is locked down tighter than a Nation coffee drop.

Show us your flannel-and-coffee combo!