The Impressions Product Guide


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	June 15, 2010 • Vol. 7, No. 11


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Work Wear
From aprons and ties to polos and vests, uniforms are essential for decorators who service the hospitality, trade show, theme park or government agency niches. Whether making a good first impression or keeping workers safe, uniforms play a big part. This year’s Product Guide exhibits the latest in service uniforms. Here you can find everything you need to outfit your staff and keep them looking sharp.

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Blue Generation’s ladies’ long-sleeve cardigan (style BG-4701) features a button front, matching pearlized buttons and hemmed cuffs. It is made of 95% combed ring-spun cotton and 5% Lycra spandex. It is shown over the ladies short-sleeve Jewelneck tee, style BG-4702.

Carolina Made offers a new mock vest apron from Adams. It features four smoke buttons, adjustable hook-and-loop neck straps and waist ties. The apron is made of 100% polyester and measures 28” x 36”. It is available in black with gray pinstripes.

This custom logo tie from Wolfmark is available both in regular tie form and in clip-on for use in industrial settings. There are no set-up or screen charges, and minimum orders begin at 50 pieces.

Tri-Mountain’s Zone safety vest (style 8430) offers high visibility to men and women and fits over any type of clothing. It is made of 100% polyester mesh with 2-inch 3M reflective tape. Sizes S-5XL are available.

The Ultimate Outer Banks Cool DRI Performance Polos (styles OB30/OB31) are made of 65% cotton/35% polyester piqué fabric and keep wearers dry with moisture-management technology. They feature three-button plackets, double-needle hemmed sleeves and top-stitching along the shoulders and armholes. Sizes S-3XL are available in nine colors.

Aprons Etc. offers two styles of uniform vests: the button vest and non-button vest (styles RK1360 and 3100). The button vest is made of 5-ounce 80/20 poly/cotton poplin in a unisex style with a four-button front and three pockets. The non-button vest is made of 7-ounce poly/cotton twill and has two side pockets.

Fast Lane Clothing presents 100% cotton camp shirts, ideal for restaurant, trade show, casino, theme park, hotel and resort staff. The shirts come in 10 stock designs — including an array of tropical prints — and are made of cool and breezy fabrics. They also come in both men’s and women’s styles.

S&S Activewear offers the FeatherLite Moisture-Free Mesh Sport Shirt (style 0469), which is made of 100% moisture-wicking polyester. It features a tailored collar with box placket, three white pearlized buttons, and side vents. Twelve colors come in sizes S-4XL. Ladies’ style 5469 is available in sizes S-3XL.

The three-pocket bib apron (style 200) from DayStar Apparel is made for restaurants and retail shops. It features a two-piece slide-adjustment neck and has soil-release and wrinkle-resistant finishes. Measuring 24” x 28”, it is made of 65% polyester/35% cotton and is available in 15 colors.

Hymans introduces anti-microbial medical scrubs with a micro-biostatic barrier that lasts for the life of the garment. They are effective against staph and reduce the total population of MRSA bacteria 99.99%. A variety of colors and styles for women and men are available.

The short-sleeve polo for girls (style 0223-000) from Kavio! is made of 6.2-ounce, 1 x 1 ribbed 100% ring-spun combed cotton. The shirt is styled with a ribbed collar, three-button placket and side slit. Sizes S-XL are available in six colors. It also comes in juniors sizes.

Minnesota Workwear presents the Dickies Industrial Cargo Pant, which has a relaxed fit and enhanced durability to extend garment life. It is made with EZ Touch fabric with StayDark Technology and features two cargo pockets with a hidden zipper closure, a metal tack button waist closure and a crotch gusset.

Royal Apparel has added a Pakistani version (style RA5051P) of its men’s short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt. It is made of 4.4-ounce preshrunk 30/1 ring-spun combed cotton and features tubular construction, and a tearaway main label in the center back neck. Sizes XS-3XL come in 10 colors.

The Accelerator (style 1050) from Tonix Corp. is made of 5-ounce 100% Soft Cool moisture-wicking fabric. It features UV-protection properties, tagless labeling, a three-button placket and ribbed collar. Sizes S-4XL/5XL are available in eight color combinations.

Bodek & Rhodes offers the UltraClub Cool-N-Dry Stain-Release Performance Polo (style 8445). These shirts wick moisture away from the body to keep the wearer dry. The fabric is also stain-resistant and has anti-bacterial properties to help fight odor.

3M Scotchlite Reflective Material from Stahls’ ID Direct helps to increase visibility on service uniforms. The reflective material comes in custom-cut logos, pre-spaced names, pre-cut letters and numbers, and reflective strips. It can be applied to 100% cotton, 100% polyester, poly/cotton blends, satin and woven nylons.


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