The Impressions Product Guide

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	October 2, 2007 • Vol. 4, No. 18


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Fall into Outerwear
Coupling fashion with function, current wholesale outerwear styles have transcended the bulky fits of past seasons. Stylish, sleek jackets now offer performance capabilities, convenient features such as convertible collars and hidden pockets, and detachable layers for versatility of wear. Check out this thorough roundup of the latest jackets and outerwear.

The Ottoman Stadium Jacket from Apparel USA features a water-resistant heavy nylon shell, polyester fleece lining, inside zipper pocket and zip on/off detachable hood. Sizes M-2XL are available in navy/sand and black/silver.

Vantage Apparel’s lightweight women’s jacket (style 7246) from the company’s Thermathin Outerwear collection features a high-tech insulation, shaped silhouette and patented Zocket for concealing embroidery backings.

Compact Screen Print Press Fits Where Space Is Scarce

Reclamation Process Uses Less Chemicals, Cleans More Screens

Madeira Offers Flame Resistant Thread and Backing Bundle

With an outer shell made from 100% micro polyester and a body lined with 100% polyester mesh, style 3490 from Augusta Sportswear features elastic cuffs and bottom band, and reinforced slash front pockets.

Hanes’ Full-Zip Hood for women (style W280) is made from 8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester and boasts raglan sleeves, dyed-to-match twill drawcord and double-needle coverseaming. Sizes S-3XL come in six colors.

Made from 11-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester, Royal Apparel’s hooded fleece jacket (style RA 10051) has a full front zipper, double-needle stitching throughout and full pouch pockets. Sizes S-4XL come in five colors.

Featuring a single-ply hood with matching drawstring and front pouch pockets, Barry T. Chouinard’s 7-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece jacket is stocked in 12 colors and comes in sizes S-XL.

The Prima Jacket from Holloway Sportswear (style 9330) features a Micro-Cord and poly-faille shell. With an engineered fit for women, it’s also resistant to wind and water. Sizes XS-2XL come in four colors.

Sierra Pacific Apparel’s full-zip anti-pill fleece jacket (style 3061) features a sturdy zipper, nylon reinforced side pockets and elasticized cuffs. Sizes S-6XL are offered in an array of colors.

This 94% polyester/6% Lycra spandex microfiber jacket from Alo (style M4002) is water resistant and features a bonded fleece lining for added protection and drop tail hem for extra coverage. Sizes S-2XL come in three colors.

The Coach’s Jacket from Wasatch Tees has a nylon taffeta shell and 100% cotton flannel lining. It features a byron collar, raglan sleeves, slash pockets and drawstring at bottom hem. Sizes S-4XL are offered.

Pacific Fleece &
Apparel's bonded micro fleece jacket features a wind-resistant body, forward zipper pockets, inside wind flap and stand-up collar. Sizes S-5XL come in black with charcoal accents.

The Flight jacket from Tri-Mountain (style 6400) features a stretch wind- and water-resistant outer shell, anti-pill micro fleece lining and breathable, laminated film insert in between. Sizes S-4XL come in several colors.

This Columbia Sportswear bomber jacket from Excelled Leather (style C0760LTP) is constructed from Black Lambskin and features decorating access zippers for the left chest and back. Sizes up to 3XL are offered.

This zip-front hoodie from Revedore Apparel (style L400LJ3) is made from 94% combed cotton/6% Lycra spandex and features a kangaroo pocket. Sizes S-XL come in an array of fashion-forward colors.

The Award Jacket from Game Sportswear features a 24-ounce wool body with a quilted polyester lining. Sizes S-5XL are available in many color combinations. Big and Tall styles also are offered.

Dunbrooke’s water-resistant Reebok Corporate Jacket (style 7206) features reflective piping on front and back cape, zippered hand pockets and an elastic waistband. Sizes S-5XL come in three color combinations.

Made from 100% polyester fleece, this girls’ poncho from L.A. T Sportswear features a contrasting hood lining and stitching. Toddler sizes 2, 4 and 5/6 come in three color combinations.

This soft shell vest from Charles River Apparel (men’s style 9819; women’s style 5819) is resistant to wind and water, and features a wind flap for enhanced protection. Unisex sizes S-3XL and women’s XS-2XL are available.

The ladies’ quilted Thinsulate vest from One Stop Inc. (style EZ450) features a 100% polyester shell, 100% brushed polyester tricot lining and a zipper opening for embroidery. Sizes S-2XL are offered.

MV Sport’s 100% cotton army jacket (style 1776) features a button front with shoulder epaulets, side pockets and two-button chest pockets. Sizes S-2XL come in olive.

This long-sleeve hoodie from Kavio (style 0317-000) is made from 60% cotton/40% polyester and comes in junior sizes S-XL. Detailing includes white contrast piping along the zipper and raglan sleeves.

Jerzees’ Packable Jacket is made from 100% nylon and boasts a hood, zippered placket and pocket, elastic cuffs, locker loop and matching drawstring. Sizes S-3XL come in several colors.

With ribbed knitting at cuffs and bottom hem, this sanded duck hooded jacket from Dickies (style TJ326) allows for a wider range of motion and has triple-needle construction for maximum durability. Sizes M-5XL are available.

S&S Activewear’s 3-in-1 Systems Jacket features a water-resistant 100% polyester shell, quilted lining and removable no-pill inner polar fleece jacket with a nylon lining. Sizes S-3XL come in black.

Featuring a water-resistant microfiber shell and nylon taffeta lining, this jacket from WinnerMate Sportswear (style 6041) includes a bi-swing back design for freedom of movement. Sizes S-3XL come in four color combinations.

The baseball/softball umpire jacket from Dalco Athletic (style D290) has a quarter-zip front, rib-knit cuffs and waistband, and shoulder inserts. Sizes M-4XL come in black and navy.

This lightweight 100% nylon taffeta jacket from Wolfmark offers an unlined pullover shell, deep front zipper and adjustable drawcord hood. Sizes S-2XL come in five colors.

Tonix Corp’s Triple pullover jacket (style 747) has a 100% Tactel shell, polyester mesh lining, two front pockets, zip V-neck, zippered side closure and vented armholes. Sizes S-4XL are offered in numerous color combinations.

This all-wool Varsity jacket from Cullinz Creek (style 9000) offers a nylon quilted lining, two inside pockets, two outside pockets and an invisible zipper for embroidery access. Sizes S-4XL are available.

Forest & Hue’s sueded microfiber jacket features a nylon lining, tailored collar, button closure, pleated action back and set-in sleeves. Sizes XS-6XL come in four color combinations.

Dri Duck’s Cheyenne Jacket distributed by River’s End Trading Co. and TSC Apparel features a diamond-quilted brushed tricot lining and 12-ounce quarry-washed boulder cloth canvas. Style 5020 comes in sizes S-6XL, LT-3XLT.

The Peached Microfiber Jacket from Outer Banks is a fleece-lined style resistant to wind and water. With two exterior and two interior pockets, style 5517 is available in sizes S-3XL.

Heritage Cross
Apparel’s 100% polyester soft shell jacket (style 8005L) features a full-zip front, rounded back hem and contrast chest and back inserts. Three fashionable color combinations come in ladies’ sizes S-3XL.

Constructed from a 10-ounce fabric that offers wicking performance and the look and feel of cotton, Vapor Apparel’s zipper-front hooded sweatshirt comes in brighter white in sizes XS-3XL.

Custom wool and leather jackets from New Z Lander are available from youth sizes 2/4 up to adult 7XL.

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Jackets Get Technical
Outerwear is right in step with retail by melding high-tech function to stylish designs, producing practical jackets with broad appeal.

Fleece Flourishes in a Comfort-Driven Market
Versatile fleecewear offers casual style throughout the four seasons.

Decorate It! Screen Printing on Jackets and Outerwear
Outerwear sales can be a very lucrative business. However, it can be quite costly if you’re not prepared.

How to Embroider Leather and Other Difficult Substrates
An expensive and unforgiving substrate, leather is a high-margin item so it pays to learn how to successfully sew on this material.

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