The Brotherhood

The people behind Ace of Iron. The ones who make this brand what it is.

No smoke & mirrors pretending we do everything by ourselves… just the journey your product takes before it lands in your hands.

From concept to content, we’re opening the book. Literally.


MONSTER PRESS — UK Based Printmasters of the South West (Radstock Nr Bath).

We found Monster Press after being let down by a previous supplier, they stepped in seamlessly and instantly delivered better quality, fully understanding the chaos we’d come from. Through their own UK-based suppliers and partners, they source our blanks and handle all printing and finishing here in the UK.

They’re the best in the game, OEKO-TEX certified inks, surplus stock donated to charity, and trusted by MARVEL, BrewDog, Playstation… and now us.

If you hit them up and tell them we sent you, they’ll sort you out with a discount code.

 

RAVEN MEDIA GROUP — UK Based Veteran-Owned Content Powerhouse

With over two decades military experience, as well as several years of content creation specific experience, gained from working alongside the British Army’s Campaign managers and Strategic Planning Teams.

Our history with the Raven crew runs deep. Alex, one of the original co-founders shot our wedding videography, after we crossed paths at a British Army fitness comp back in 2021! Alex & Danny shot our original “Good Luck, Don’t Die” release way back when, and since then, Raven Media have massively helped shape our brands visual identity and direction. They use serving UK pipe-hitters in real environments to deliver exactly that.

Salt of the earth. Best in the biz. Trusted allies.

 

FORTY & CO — UK Based Marketing Legends

Introduced by another veteran-owned brand and good friend, Hannah and her team quickly proved they were in a league of their own. Our philosophy: “if duct tape won’t fix it, we call Hannah” - and that sums up how vital they’ve become.

Sharp, turbo switched-on, and relentless in keeping our message aligned with who we actually are. Forty & Co are a cornerstone of this brand. We would not be where we are today without them. 


MADLY — Northern Ireland/UK Based Patch Makers

We found Madly through another late-night Google op, and we’ve never looked back. Andrew and his wife run a tight operation, upholding the highest standards with ridiculous precision and consistency.

They’re unrivalled in quality. Never a single bad review. Every patch is a small masterpiece.

 

NO REP GEAR — UK Based Sock Blokes

We met the No Rep lads at a functional fitness sales event, technically competitors, until we realised they were gen-up top blokes. After working shoulder-to-shoulder at multiple fitness events, we became proper mates.

Honest, reliable, zero ego, and still running their brand while holding down full-time civvy jobs. Through their supply chain, they source our socks, and we handle all the design here in the UK, meaning your purchase directly supports British business. No Rep Gear also sell ally phys bags - definitely worth checking them out if you need one of those!

 

PARKSTONE LEATHER WORKS — UK Based Leather Craft Specialist

Mike at Parkstone Leather Works is a master of his craft. Using genuine leather and precise laser engraving, he handles all finishing for our leather patch hats. Every stitch, every patch, every detail is meticulous, we wouldn’t trust anyone else with our leatherwork.

 

CERBERUS — UK Based Armoured Specialists & Trusted Advisors

We’ve known Jay since an Army vs Navy game in 2015,  a true brother from day one - before AOIA was even an idea. Cerberus-Protection is a UK-based armoured vehicle specialist and private security company operating worldwide. Their Field Service Engineers and Close Protection operators are veterans with decades of experience.

Jay acts as our logistical advisor and quality control specialist. Unrivalled expertise in this field, one of our most trusted allies.

 

MAJOR TOM — Office Manager, Morale Officer, Professional Sleeper

Yes, he’s a dog.

A golden lab with questionable admin skills, elite morale-boosting capabilities, and a habit of getting his head down on the job. Loyal, dependable, good in a pinch, and always there when you need him.

 

OUR ALLIES & EXTRAS

  • Flags: supplied by a UK company headquartered in Kent.
  • Truckers: supplied by a UK company headquartered in Buckinghamshire, an authorised distributor of official Yupoong hats.
  • Stickers: sourced through an ally Swedish company (they’re good people, and they make good sweets).
  • Past collaborators:
    • Overwatch Productions (US military veteran-owned content creator).
    • Restricted Visuals (US coast guard veteran-owned content creator). 
    • Hackle Media (UK rangers content creator).

All heavy hitters. All brothers.