The Impressions Product Guide

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	January 29, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 2


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Staple Tees
The basic T-shirt has continued to evolve since its introduction as underwear during World War II, transforming into a wardrobe staple that can be worn casually, professionally, athletically or artistically. Today's T-shirt presents consumers with an endless choice of colors, fits, lengths and more for a variety of end uses. Check out our latest guide to the apparel decorator's adaptation of the artist's canvas: the T-shirt.

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This ladies’ scoop neck T-shirt (style 373) from Alegre Fashions Inc. comes in a tunic length. Sizes S-XL are available in white and 18 garment-dyed colors.

Alternative Apparel’s unisex V-gan T-shirt (style aa6032) is made from 100% organic cotton and features blind stitching on the sleeves and bottom hem. Sizes 2XS-2XL are offered.

Junior's style 0358-000 from Kavio is a striped V-neck that features heather gray raw edges on the neck and sleeve. Sizes S-XL come in seven colors.

This 4.5-ounce 100% cotton jersey T-shirt (style 0202TC) from TSC Apparel features double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem. Sizes XS-3XL come in an array of fashion-forward colors.

Tri Mountain’s 1 3 6 Spirit T-shirt features a fitted silhouette, capped sleeves and double-needle stitched neck, cuffs and bottom hem. This 7.7-ounce 100% cotton style comes in sizes XS-4XL.

Made from 100% organic cotton grown in Texas, this S.O.S. From Texas crew neck (style 102) features double-needle stitched hems. Adult sizes S-2XL and youth S-L are available.

The Oakmont (style 3491) from WW Group USA is made from 65% cotton/35% polyester honeycomb and features moisture-wicking properties and a relaxed fit. Sizes S-4XL come in six classic colors.

Offered in both junior and misses sizes, Jensen Apparel's fine jersey T-shirt is constructed from 4.3-ounce 100% combed ring-spun cotton. This American-made style is available in 11 fashion colors.

This tagless 6.1-ounce 100% cotton T-shirt from Hanes (style 5250) is offered in 34 colors, including four new 2008 colors: dark chocolate, fatigue green, oxford gray and pale pink.

Hanco’s 50% cotton/50% polyester camouflage T-shirt is shown here in the digital desert pattern. Digital ACU and digital woodland patterns also are available.

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This men’s crew neck from Game Sportswear (style 160) is made from 100% polyester moisture-management fabric and features an anti-bacterial treatment. Sizes S-5XL come in 10 color combinations.

Expert Performance T’s 100% microfiber T-shirt (style AT 801) features lifelong moisture-wicking properties and is treated with BodyFresh to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Sizes S-2XL are offered.

The Swoosh T-shirt (men’s style 6149, ladies’ 6149W) from Eco Apparel is made from 100% recycled polyester with eco-carbon, a fiber derived from re-used coconut shells or bamboo. It features flatlock stitching, and is seamless on the inside of the garment.

Dyenomite’s customizable tie-dye T-shirts come in more than 50 different colors. Both youth and adult sizes are available.

This sheer crew neck (style 8102) from Bella is made from 100% cotton jersey and features a top layer with raw edges and a finished bottom layer. Several fashionable colors are available in sizes S-2XL.

Constructed from 67% bamboo lyocell/29% cotton/4% Lycra spandex, Alo’s short-sleeve T-shirt (style W1004) features a rolled raw edge neckband and seam. Sizes XS-2XL come in six color combinations.

This juniors heather striped T-shirt (style 10200S3) from T-Unplugged is made from 50% cotton/50% polyester and features a lengthier silhouette. Four colors are available.

Constructed from 5.1-ounce 100% organic cotton, this edun Live T-shirt from S&S Activewear features a double-needle stitched bottom hem and sleeves. It’s available in toddler, youth and adult sizes in three colors.

Style RA5054ORG from Royal Apparel is made from 4.4-ounce 100% organic cotton fine jersey. It features set-on sleeves and cuffs, and shoulder-to-shoulder neck taping. Sizes S-2XL come in several earth-inspired colors.

Made from 5.4-ounce 100% cotton, this T-shirt from Barry T. Chouinard Inc. features set-in sleeves and double-needle stitching on the neck, sleeves and bottom hem. Sizes S-3XL come in 25 fashion colors.

Cal Cru’s RIDR T-shirt is made from 7-ounce 100% cotton and is knit with alternating yarns to imitate the look of corduroy. Adult sizes S-2XL come in four classic colors.

Constructed from 100% organic cotton jersey, this unisex T-shirt (style 2001ORG) from American Apparel features a reinforced shoulder and double-needle stitched bottom hem. Sizes S-3XL come in seven colors.

Style 875 from Augusta Sportswear features a 100% polyester construction with moisture-wicking properties and a tri-color design. Adult sizes S-3XL come in an extensive array of color combinations. Youth sizes also are available.

The men’s fashion silky T-shirt from Roochi is constructed from cotton and features a double-needle stitched hem and sleeves. This style comes in several colors.

Freedom T-shirts from Rockpoint Apparel are available in men’s, ladies’, toddler and infant sizes. This style features a left sleeve decorated with the characteristic stars and stripes of the American flag.

This short-sleeve T-shirt (style 3587) from L.A. T Sportswear is made from 5.5-ounce 100% cotton jersey and features a feminine cut. Sizes S-3XL come in many fashion-forward and classic colors.

Vapor Apparel’s classic ladies’ T-shirt features a scoop neck and relaxed fit. Sizes XS-3XL are now offered in lavender and alpine spruce, in addition to brighter white.

The Gunner T-shirt (style 610) from Tonix Corp. is constructed from ActivDri polyester to provide moisture-wicking properties and features athletic piping. Sizes S-4XL come in nine color combinations.

This Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt (style 69603) from River’s End Trading Co. is made from 84% polyester/16% Lycra spandex jersey. It features contrast tipping at the neck and a jock tag with Nike’s logo at the lower left hem.

Jerzees Move T-shirt (style 21M) is constructed from 5.8-ounce 100% polyester. It features odor control and is ideal for sublimation printing. Sizes S-3XL come in eight colors.

This Hanes heavyweight T-shirt from CASI/QLT is made from 5.4-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester. Sizes S-2XL are available.

Bo-Weevil Eco’s T-shirt is made from 5.6-ounce 65% recycled ring-spun cotton/35% recycled polyester. It features a double-needle stitched hem, and styles for infants, youth, adults and dogs are offered.

This 100% cotton T-shirt from Twisted Designs is dyed with Procion fiber-reactive dyes, guaranteeing that the colors stay vibrant, according to the company.


Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.
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Catalogs are perhaps the single most important tool you have as a decorator. Click on the links below to see how Impressions has developed true-to-form virtual versions of these industry vendors' catalogs:

Staton

Fruit of the Loom

Daystar Apparel

Blue Generation

Jerzees

Gildan

American Apparel

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