UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

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                                       8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 27, 1999

                           JD AMERICAN WORKWEAR, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

          DELAWARE                   33-98682                  05-0460102
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file no.)    (IRS Employer ID Number)
      of incorporation)

               46 OLD FLAT RIVER RD., COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND 02816
                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 397-6800
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Item 2. Acquisition and Disposition of Assets

      (a)   Description of Acquisition

      On December 27, 1999, the Company completed the purchase of 100% of the
      outstanding stock of Patina Corporation for 3,329 shares of Series C 6%
      Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company agreed to issue,
      when available, 5,000,000 restricted common shares for earn-up provisions
      as defined in Patina Corporation agreements.

      Patina Corporation consists of the parent and three wholly owned
      subsidiaries, Owosso Corporation that provides commercial building
      demolition, Chitacqua Corporation that provides asbestos abatement
      services, and Foster Jordan, Inc. providing commercial and marine
      construction services. Patina Corporation assets consist of various heavy
      equipment, machinery, vehicles, and office furnishings with appraised
      values exceeding $3,329,000.

Item 5. Other Events

      (a)   Resignation of Board Members pursuant to Patina Corporation Contract
            and change of President

      The Patina Corporation acquisition contained certain clauses and covenants
      requiring the resignation of five of seven board members and their
      replacements to be nominated and accepted. JD American Workwear, Inc.
      retained David N. DeBaene as Chairman and nominated Glenn R. Ahlborg, and
      Frank Carter. Patina Corporation nominated Norman J. Birmingham, Roger
      Imperial, and Alan Stewart with Herbert Canapary retaining a seat per
      previous company commitments. All nominees have accepted and been
      qualified.

      The board of director members resigning as required by their acceptance of
      the Patina Corporation contract were, Elizabeth Cotter, Steev Panneton,
      Dean M. Denuccio, Anthony P. Santucci, and Thomas A. Lisi.

      No member submitted a resignation for any other reason than meeting the
      terms and conditions of the contract as ratified.

      Further, David N. DeBaene has resigned as the President of JD American
      Workwear, Inc. with Norman J. Birmingham having been selected as the next
      President. Mr. DeBaene will remain as President of the newly formed
      Consumer Products Group that includes the current workwear operations.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

      (a)   Financial statements of the business acquired, prepared pursuant to
            Rule 3.05 of Regulation S-X will be filed within 60 days in
            accordance with Item 7 (a) 4.

      (b)   Pro forma financial information required pursuant to Article II of
            Regulation S-X will be file within 60 days in accordance with Item 7
            (a) 4.
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      (c)   Exhibits

            Exhibit Number                      Description
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                 *1            Securities Purchase Agreement by and between
                               Patina Corporation and JD American Workwear, Inc.

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                  * To be filed by amendment.


Date: January 11, 2000                 By: /s/ NORMAN J. BIRMINGHAM
                                           Norman J. Birmingham
                                           Chief Executive Officer and President
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UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                              Washington, DC 20549

 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

                                       8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 27, 1999

                           JD AMERICAN WORKWEAR, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)

          DELAWARE                   33-98682                  05-0460102
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission file no.)    (IRS Employer ID Number)
      of incorporation)

               46 OLD FLAT RIVER RD., COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND 02816
                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 397-6800
Item 2. Acquisition and Disposition of Assets

      (a)   Description of Acquisition

      On December 27, 1999, the Company completed the purchase of 100% of the
      outstanding stock of Patina Corporation for 3,329 shares of Series C 6%
      Convertible Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company agreed to issue,
      when available, 5,000,000 restricted common shares for earn-up provisions
      as defined in Patina Corporation agreements.

      Patina Corporation consists of the parent and three wholly owned
      subsidiaries, Owosso Corporation that provides commercial building
      demolition, Chitacqua Corporation that provides asbestos abatement
      services, and Foster Jordan, Inc. providing commercial and marine
      construction services. Patina Corporation assets consist of various heavy
      equipment, machinery, vehicles, and office furnishings with appraised
      values exceeding $3,329,000.

Item 5. Other Events

      (a)   Resignation of Board Members pursuant to Patina Corporation Contract
            and change of President

      The Patina Corporation acquisition contained certain clauses and covenants
      requiring the resignation of five of seven board members and their
      replacements to be nominated and accepted. JD American Workwear, Inc.
      retained David N. DeBaene as Chairman and nominated Glenn R. Ahlborg, and
      Frank Carter. Patina Corporation nominated Norman J. Birmingham, Roger
      Imperial, and Alan Stewart with Herbert Canapary retaining a seat per
      previous company commitments. All nominees have accepted and been
      qualified.

      The board of director members resigning as required by their acceptance of
      the Patina Corporation contract were, Elizabeth Cotter, Steev Panneton,
      Dean M. Denuccio, Anthony P. Santucci, and Thomas A. Lisi.

      No member submitted a resignation for any other reason than meeting the
      terms and conditions of the contract as ratified.

      Further, David N. DeBaene has resigned as the President of JD American
      Workwear, Inc. with Norman J. Birmingham having been selected as the next
      President. Mr. DeBaene will remain as President of the newly formed
      Consumer Products Group that includes the current workwear operations.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

      (a)   Financial statements of the business acquired, prepared pursuant to
            Rule 3.05 of Regulation S-X will be filed within 60 days in
            accordance with Item 7 (a) 4.

      (b)   Pro forma financial information required pursuant to Article II of
            Regulation S-X will be file within 60 days in accordance with Item 7
            (a) 4.
(c)   Exhibits

            Exhibit Number                      Description
            --------------                      -----------
                 *1            Securities Purchase Agreement by and between
                               Patina Corporation and JD American Workwear, Inc.

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                  * To be filed by amendment.

Date: January 11, 2000                 By: /s/ NORMAN J. BIRMINGHAM
                                           Norman J. Birmingham
                                           Chief Executive Officer and President