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Exhibit 99.1
 

 
Ironclad Performance Wear Reports Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Quarterly Net Profit Increases 14-Fold; Operating Expenses Decline 6.7%


LOS ANGELES, CA – November 10, 2010 – Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation (ICPW:OB), the recognized leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves and apparel, announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Third Quarter 2010 Results
The Company reported net sales for the third quarter of 2010 of $3.38 million, a decrease of 6.0% from the third quarter of 2009 of $3.60 million. This decrease is primarily the result of lower international and seasonal promotional orders partially offset by increased specialty-branded glove styles.

Gross profit increased 3.1% to $1.43 million, or 42.4% of sales, compared to $1.39 million, or 38.7% of sales in the third quarter of 2009.  The improvement in gross profit is principally due to decreased lower margin international and promotional sales in 2010.

Operating expenses as a percent of sales decreased to 37.6%, or $1.27 million, compared to 37.9% of sales, or $1.36 million during the same period last year.

Net income from operations increased 468% to $163,007 compared to $28,722 during the same period in 2009. This continuing improvement in net income from operations reflects the increasing financial strength and discipline of the Company, and its ability to execute consistently on its business plan.

Net income increased $131,428 to $140,862 in the third quarter 2010, a 1,393% increase, compared to $9,434 in the same period last year.

Year-to-Date 2010 Results
The Company reported net sales for the first nine months of 2010 of $9.30 million, an increase of 1.1% from the corresponding period in 2009 of $9.20 million.

Gross profit increased 11.4% to $3.88 million, or 41.8% of sales, compared to $3.49 million, or 37.9% of sales for the first nine months of 2009.

Operating expenses as a percent of sales decreased to 43.6%, or $4.05 million, compared to 45.4% of sales, or $4.18 million during the same period last year.
 
 
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Net loss from operations decreased 75.7% to ($163,523) compared to ($694,007) during the same period of 2009.

Net loss decreased $539,081 to ($231,563) in the first nine months of 2010 from ($770,644) in the first nine months of 2009.  This decreased loss is the result of the combination of each of the factors discussed above, principally the reduction in sales adjustments and operating expenses, and increased profit margins.

Balance Sheet Highlights
Cash at September 30, 2010 was $871,524 compared to $212,240 in the prior year.  Accounts receivable net, factored and non-factored, at September 30, 2010 were $1.49 million compared to $1.29 million in the prior year, primarily due to timing of sales.  Inventory and deposits on inventory were $4.50 million at September 30, 2010 compared to $5.17 million in the prior year.  Net working capital at September 30, 2010 was $3.43 million compared to $3.20 million in the prior year.  The Company had $1.49 million outstanding on its bank line of credit at September 30, 2010 compared to $1.43 million in the prior year.

“Ironclad’s financial and operational performance during the third quarter of this year continues to demonstrate the Company’s ongoing success in managing its business” said Scott Jarus, Chairman and CEO of Ironclad.  “Ironclad’s disciplined focus on profitable growth and controlled costs has proven to be a successful recurring model for the Company.”

Guidance for 2010
Ironclad reaffirms its expectations that EBITDA, including non-cash stock option expenses (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and ASC 718 stock option expense) will be positive.

Mr. Jarus concluded, “We continue to see excellent sustained growth with several Ironclad branded gloves, most notably the KONG glove line built for the oil and gas industry, and licensed gloves, such as those built under the Snap-on label.  In addition, there are a number of new business opportunities occurring in the fourth quarter of this year, particularly in the retail consumer sector, which should further propel the Ironclad brand and the Company’s financial success.”


Conference Call
Ironclad Performance Wear will hold a conference call to discuss third quarter 2010 financial results on Wednesday, November 10th, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).  To participate in the conference call, interested parties should dial (888) 549-7704 ten minutes prior to the call.  International callers should dial 1+ (480) 629-9857. If you are unable to participate in the live call, a replay will be available through November 24, 2010.  To access the replay, dial (877) 870-5176 (passcode: 4383414). International callers should dial 1+ (858) 384-5517 and use the same passcode.

In addition, the conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at www.ironclad.com. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, the Webcast will be archived on this site through November 24, 2010.

The Company's financial results will be posted online at www.ironclad.com once they are publicly released.
 
 
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About Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
Ironclad Performance Wear is a leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves and apparel.  It created the performance work glove category in 1998, and continues to leverage its leadership position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, development and distribution of specialized task-specific gloves for industries such as oil & gas extraction; automotive; and police, fire, first-responder and military. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science and durability. Ironclad's gloves and apparel are available through industrial suppliers, hardware stores, home centers, lumber yards, and sporting goods retailers nationwide; and through authorized distributors in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Built Tough for the Industrial Athlete™

For more information on Ironclad, please visit the Company's Website at www.ironclad.com.


Information about Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" that include information relating to future events and future financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time they are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in demand for Ironclad's products, the introduction of new products, Ironclad's ability to maintain customer and strategic business relationships, the impact of competitive products and pricing, growth in targeted markets, the adequacy of Ironclad's liquidity and financial strength to support its growth, and other information that may be detailed from time-to-time in Ironclad's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Examples of such forward looking statements in this release include statements regarding achievement of financial goals for 2010, increasing interest and sales of Ironclad’s products, opportunities presented by new customers and Ironclad’s profitability in 2010.  For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting Ironclad, please refer to the Company's recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are available at www.sec.gov. Ironclad undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


Contacts
Scott Jarus, CEO
scottj@ironclad.com
(310) 643-7800 x120

Lorna Miller, Media Relations
lornam@ironclad.com
(310) 496-0930
 
 
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Ironclad Performance Wear Corp.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
             
   
September 30, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
ASSETS
           
  Current Assets
           
     Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 871,524     $ 712,552  
     Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $123,000 and $114,000
    833,321       1,171,014  
     Due from Factor
    658,980       320,169  
     Inventory net of reserve of $189,000 and $132,000
    3,258,941       3,516,190  
     Deposits on Inventory
    1,242,220       286,384  
     Prepaid and other
    148,173       130,382  
  Total current assets
    7,013,159       6,136,691  
                 
  Property, Plant and equipment
               
     Computer equipment and software
    258,521       212,360  
     Vehicle
    43,680       43,680  
     Office equipment and furniture
    186,965       138,256  
     Leasehold improvements
    38,594       38,594  
     Less: accumulated amortization
    (389,257 )     (335,317 )
  Total property, plant and equipment
    138,503       97,573  
                 
     Trademarks, net of accumulated amortization of $21,766 and $19,008
    106,596       101,727  
     Deposits
    11,354       11,354  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 7,269,612     $ 6,347,345  
                 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
  Current Liabilities
               
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 2,087,110     $ 1,483,018  
     Line of credit
    1,494,719       1,237,961  
  Total current liabilities
    3,581,829       2,720,979  
                 
  Long Term Liabilities
               
     Fair value of warrant liability
    -       5,383  
  Total Liabilities
    3,581,829       2,726,362  
                 
  Stockholder's Equity
               
     Common stock, $.001 par value; 172,744,750 million shares
               
     authorized; 72,951,185 shares issued and outstanding
    72,951       72,951  
     Additional paid In capital
    18,203,544       17,905,182  
     Accumulated deficit
    (14,588,712 )     (14,357,150 )
  Total Stockholders' Equity
    3,687,783       3,620,983  
                 
Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
  $ 7,269,612     $ 6,347,345  
 
 
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Ironclad Performance Wear Corp.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2010
   
Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
   
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2010
   
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
 
                         
                         
REVENUES
                       
Net sales
  $ 3,383,488     $ 3,598,337     $ 9,302,322     $ 9,198,240  
                                 
COST OF SALES
                               
Cost of sales
    1,948,679       2,207,114       5,417,613       5,712,301  
                                 
GROSS PROFIT
    1,434,809       1,391,223       3,884,709       3,485,939  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES
                               
General and administrative
    455,048       558,622       1,567,110       1,642,542  
Sales and marketing
    560,230       587,275       1,700,296       1,830,368  
Research and development
    80,513       54,866       242,177       198,558  
Purchasing, warehousing and distribution
    156,352       139,607       485,504       440,668  
Depreciation and amortization
    19,659       22,130       58,145       67,810  
                                 
Total Operating Expenses
    1,271,802       1,362,500       4,053,232       4,179,946  
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
    163,007       28,723       (168,523 )     (694,007 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
                               
Interest expense
    (22,693 )     (18,315 )     (60,398 )     (61,375 )
Interest income
    13       6       41       473  
Change in fair value of warrant liability
    -       520       -       (3,083 )
Other income(expense), net
    497       (1,500 )     574       6,477  
Unrealized gain (loss) on financings activities
    -       -       (1,929 )     -  
Litigation settlement
    -       -       -       (17,183 )
Loss on disposition of equipment
    -       -       -       (480 )
                                 
Total Other Income(Expense), Net
    (22,183 )     (19,289 )     (61,712 )     (75,171 )
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    140,824       9,434       (230,235 )     (769,178 )
                                 
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES
    (38 )     -       1,328       1,466  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ 140,862     $ 9,434     $ (231,563 )   $ (770,644 )
                                 
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
                               
Basic
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )   $ (0.01 )
Diluted
  $ 0.00     $ 0.00     $ (0.00 )   $ (0.01 )
                                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
                               
Basic
    72,951,185       72,951,185       72,951,185       68,975,664  
Diluted
    90,852,800       88,456,280       72,951,185       68,975,664