The Impressions Product Guide


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	June 29, 2010 • Vol. 7, No. 12


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Wolfmark presents a new line of 50” x 60” bamboo blankets. They are available in pink, red, off-white, navy and black. These extra-heavy blankets provide warmth and comfort, and are ideal for embroidery.

The X539 Cotton Canvas LA-Z Girl Side Pocket bag from American Apparel is an extra-large expandable bag featuring a hidden side zipper pocket and dual cord handles. The 100% cotton canvas construction, available in five colors, has good screen printing results.

Carolina Made now carries spirit towels from Towels Plus by Anvil. These 100% cotton, sheared terry towels feature cotton thread and fringed edges, measuring 11” x 18”. They come in white, black, gold, navy, purple and red.

This infant bib from Kavio! is made of 1x1 baby ribbed 6.2-ounce 100% ring-spun combed cotton, while heather colors are made of a 60% cotton/40% polyester blend. It features 1/2” white binding and comes in 12 colors — one size fits most.

Blue Generation presents the waist apron (style BG-1280) and matching tropical print tie. The apron is made from easy-care fabric and is treated with Dupont Teflon fabric protector. It comes in 13 solid colors and five tropical prints. The tie is stain-release and wrinkle resistant and comes in five prints to match the apron.

The 100% cotton throws from Loom Craft are crafted for warmth and easy care. The stock throws can be completed with the addition of embroidery and are made in the U.S. There are low minimums on custom projects.

S&S Activewear offers the Toppers Easy Street Grocery Tote (style 0704), made of 2.6-ounce, 75-gram, non-woven 100% Polypropylene and features reinforced dual shoulder straps and a removable plastic base for additional support. It comes in seven colors.

Boxercraft offers the new Walk About Boot (style X251) with a faux fur lining and EVA hard soles for indoor/outdoor use. The outside shell is constructed of 4-ounce 100% cotton flannel and can be screen printed or embroidered. It is available in seven patterns.

Brand new from SOS From Texas is the Baby Hoodie Towel (style 510), made of 100% certified organic cotton. The French terry towel comes in the natural color of cotton and is trimmed with peace green, taffy yellow or cotton candy pink.

Towel Specialties has introduced its Value line, which includes the mid-weight Turkish Signature Golf Towel (style CH23). It comes in 10 colors; the line also includes reduced prices on several popular towels, robes and spa gift sets.

PhotoThrow offers a limited number of new distributorships that enable you to sell a full line of personalized photo products along with your very own e-commerce Web site. There, your customers can upload photos and check out using a secure shopping cart. Products include blankets, mugs, puzzles, mouse pads and more.

Liberty Bags (styles 8805B and 8806B), distributed by Heritage Sportswear, are made of 600 denier polyester and come in sizes 18” x 10” x 10” and 23.5” x 11.5” x 11”, respectively. Style 8805B, a barrel duffel bag, comes in 12 colors, while style 8806B, a large square duffel, comes in 13 colors.

Barry T. Chouinard has designed a complement to its ladies’ full-zip hooded sweat shirt — a pair of matching terry shorts. The bottoms, style 1597, are made of 8.5-ounce, preshrunk 80% cotton/20% polyester baby French terry and feature a straight leg and drawstring waist with double-needle stitched seams.


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