The Impressions Product Guide


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	April 20, 2010 • Vol. 7, No. 7


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Winning Wearables
Despite the challenging economy, the team sports arena remains a healthy market for savvy apparel decorators. But like the players you are outfitting, this niche is competitive and those shops with deep inventory offerings and innovative decorating capabilities are most likely to score big with local orders. Today’s suppliers are making it easy for your shop to be the go-to decorator by providing an array of new styles ideal for any sport or recreational need.

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A4’s two-button henley (style N4130/NB4130) is made of 100% textured polyester fabric that features moisture-wicking, stain-release and antimicrobial fabric. An array of adult and youth sizes is offered in 10 team colors.

Champion’s Diamond Dobby full-zip jacket (style V241) and pant (style P414) are made of a 3.6-ounce, 100% micro polyester dobby nylon body. The jacket and pant are fully lined, wind- and water-resistant and feature reflective taping. Sizes S-3XL are available in four color combinations.

This Rawlings moisture-wicking T-shirt (style RP9101) from TSC Apparel is made of 100% polyester and features a wicking knit with flat back mesh and contrasting sleeves. It is available in sizes S-3XL in assorted colors.

The ladies Circuit (style 2345) from Holloway Sportswear features a bi-color design with breathable Dry-Excel Elite pinhole micromesh blocking placed along heat zones. Sizes XS-2XL are offered, and matching men’s style 2445 comes in S-3XL.

With a color palette of 64 hues, Gildan’s 100% Ultra Cotton T-shirt (style 2000) is ideal for any sport. The 6.1-ounce shirt features a seamless collar for comfort and double-needle stitching for increased durability. A companion women’s style also is offered.

Tri-Mountain introduces the Energy (style 128), a 100% polyester micromesh crewneck shirt featuring UltraCool moisture-wicking technology. It is accented with contrast side panels and raglan sleeves, and comes in sizes S-4XL.

American Apparel’s poly/cotton, 3/4-sleeve raglan shirt (style BB453) is made of lightweight Tri-Blend fabric that offers excellent screen printing results. Designed as a casual pullover style, it is loose-fitting on top and snug around the waist.

This ladies wicking/antimicrobial rally jersey (style 1204) from Augusta Sportswear has additional stretch features for increased freedom of movement and set-in cap sleeves. Sizes S-2XL come in 11 color combinations; girls’ style 1205 also is available.

These microfiber baseball/softball umpire jackets from Dalco Athletic have a quarter-zip front and stylish shoulder inserts. Styles D295, D290 and D280 are all available in sizes M-4XL in various color combinations.

GroupeSTAHL’s CadworxLive.com has added the CAD-CUT EasyTeams Designer program that allows anyone to create vector artwork ready for cutting in three easy steps: enter roster info, choose a style or create your own and output the cut file. These tools are ideal for designing player names and numbers for personalizing team uniforms.

The junior’s vintage short-sleeve ringer (style 0376-000) from Kavio! features a silicon wash for a worn-in feel, contrast color binding around the neck and sleeves, and a unique color pattern. Sizes S-XL come in eight color combinations.

Flexfit’s Proformance cap (style 6580) is made of lightweight, serge polyspun fabric that has the look and feel of wool. It has a PermaCurv PE visor with eight rows of stitching, fused hard buckram front panels, is hypoallergenic and has moisture-wicking capabilities.

Champion’s lacrosse mesh shorts (style 8655) from S&S Activewear are made of 100% polyester and feature a 9-inch inseam, polyester flat-knit taping and a middle stripe that matches the body fabric. Sizes S-3XL come in seven color combinations.

Bomark Sportswear offers these Augusta Sportswear ladies trim-fit shorts (style 987), made from 50% polyester/50% cotton jersey knit. Features include an elastic waistband, V-notch leg and double-needle hemmed bottom. Sizes XS-XL are available in 13 colors.

Champion’s Double Dry Bonded Pullover Hood (style S257) from Heritage Sportswear is made of moisture-wicking fleece that is antimicrobial to fight odor and features an adjustable Bungee hem. It weighs just 7.8 ounces for comfortable performance and comes in an array of colors and sizes.

Reality Check Sports offers these mesh athletic-cut shorts made from 70 denier, 100% polyester with tricot liner. Available in 10 colors in sizes ranging from Youth XS-Adult 4XL, they come in several styles: Mini Mesh (style 707/709), Promesh (style 907/909), Open Mesh (style 900) and Open Mesh w/pockets (style 902).

The Resilience (style 1080) from Tonix Corp. features a 100% polyester microfiber shell with dobby design and a breathable, mesh-lined body and taffeta-lined sleeves. It is water-repellent and comes in sizes S-4XL in various color combinations. Matching pant style 1088 also is available.

One Stop presents Soffe’s Dri All sports jersey (style SF244). Made of 4.1-ounce, 100% polyester closed-hole mesh, this moisture-wicking jersey has set-in sleeves and comes six colors in sizes S-2XL. A youth style (SF245) also is available.

This sleeveless shooter T-shirt (style 9077) from Barry T. Chouinard is made of 6.1-ounce, 100% preshrunk heavyweight cotton and is pigment dyed to produce a weathered look. It is ideal for use as a recreational league uniform or practice shirt.

The matching Jersey Knit Sandwich Visor Low-Profile Pro Style Cap (style 23-936) and Heavyweight Jersey Knit Otto Comfy Tee from Otto Intl. are both made of 100% ring-spun Comfy cotton. Both are ideal for team uniforms or promotional events and come in assorted colors.

This youth football T-shirt from L.A. T Sport is made of 5.5-ounce, 90% cotton/10% polyester jersey. It features a heather body, ribbed V-neck, contrasting yoke front and stripes on the sleeves. Youth sizes XS-L are offered in several color combinations.

Hanes’ Youth Tagless long-sleeve T-shirt is preshrunk and made of 100% ComfortSoft cotton. It has rib-knit cuffs, a double-needle cover seamed neck for a lay-flat collar and shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Sizes XS-XL come in 12 core colors.

Team Perfect designs from Stahls’ ID Direct feature a pre-spaced word or name with a pre-positioned graphic or number. Choose from seven fonts, vertical or arched layouts and a variety of graphics. Select from a range of CAD-cut heat transfer materials.


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