The Impressions Product Guide

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	April 22, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 7


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Great Catch
The team sector is a great catch for apparel decorators. The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association estimates that there are 31.6 million children ages 6-17 that participate in team sports across the United States, which equates to big potential for your apparel decorating shop. Check out the latest in team apparel below.

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American Apparel’s California track jacket (style 5455) is made from 100% cotton fleece and features double-stitched cuffs and hem, and a reinforced collar. Sizes XS-2XL come in an array of colors.

This custom hoodie (style V40/V40ZIP) from Boxercraft is made from 8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece. Clients can combine any of the company’s available patterns to create custom hoodies. Sizes S-2XL are available.

Made from 5.5-ounce 90% cotton/10% polyester, L.A. T Sportswear’s football-inspired T-shirt comes in youth sizes XS-L in 10 colors.

This American-made T-shirt (style 9052) from Royal Apparel is constructed from 100% performance microfiber polyester jersey. It features moisture-wicking properties and is double-needle stitched. Sizes S-3XL come in three colors.

This Umbro jersey from S&S Activewear is made from 5.2-ounce 100% polyester flatback mesh jersey. It features moisture-management technology and comes in sizes S-3XL.

This jacket from Acadia & Abel features a color-matched zipper, convertible collar and triple-stitched elasticized cuffs. Adult sizes XS-3XL and youth 2XS-XL are offered.

Augusta Sportswear style 580 from Atlantic Coast Cotton is a two-button baseball jersey constructed from 50% cotton/50% polyester. Adult sizes S-3XL come in many team colors.

Alo’s women’s shell jacket (style W4008) is made from 100% polyester woven with a water-resistant coating. It features a polyester stretch panel at the elbow and arm gusset for extra mobility. Sizes S-2XL are available.

Constructed from 6-ounce 85% polyester/15% cotton, Alstyle Apparel’s Dri-Release T-shirt (style 2301) comes in sizes S-XL in white, navy, red and black.

This moisture-wicking jersey (style 543) from Augusta Sportswear is made from 100% polyester mesh and features a heat-sealed label, raglan sleeves and contrast color side inserts. Sizes S-3XL come in several colors.

Bella’s sports bra (style 970) is made from 90% nylon/10% Lycra spandex and is double layered for extra support. Sizes S-L come in four colors.

Umpire slacks (style D9200) from Dalco Athletic feature a plain front with western-style pockets, ¾-inch belt loops and an enlarged lower leg opening. These range in size from a 30- to 54-inch waist.

Dyenomite offers 100% customizable tie-dye T-shirts in more than 50 different color combinations on 26 different garments.

This tagless 6.1-ounce 100% cotton T-shirt (style 5250) from Hanes is available in 34 colors.

This juniors long-sleeve jacket (style 0319-000) from Kavio features contrast white piping along the raglan sleeve, a front pouch and wide-hem rib band. Sizes S-XL come in seven colors.

The Superstar Ruffled Skirt from Pizzazz is made from 90% cotton/10% Lycra spandex and includes a boy-cut brief with contrasting ruffles. This low-rise style with crossover V-front waistband is available in youth sizes XS-L and adult S-2XL.

Nike’s Dri-FIT top from River’s End Trading Co. is made from 100% lightweight polyester. High-performance technology pulls sweat away from the body and transports it to the fabric surface to evaporate, according to the company.

The 5-in-1 Performance Warm-up Jacket by SanMar repels water, oil, stains and odor. The 100% polyester mesh-lined shell also resists static. Men’s sizes XS-4XL and ladies’ sizes XS-2XL and plus-2XL are available.

TSC Apparel’s 100% brushed tricot warm-up jacket (style 4310) features a zip front, striped raglan sleeves, elastic cuffs and waistband, and reinforced front slash pockets. Men’s sizes S-2XL come in several color combinations.

The Waffle Zip top (style 3235) from Vantage Apparel has moisture-wicking properties and UV protection. It’s made from 100% polyester brushed fleece and features a zip neck and raglan sleeves. Sizes XS-3XL are available in three colors.

Wickid’s short sleeve color-block T-shirt (style 2101) is made from 100% microfiber polyester and features a loose fit and tagless neck. This garment also has anti-static, moisture-wicking and anti-microbial properties.

The microfiber Phenom shirt from Vapor Apparel features moisture-wicking technology and is available in eight colors, including two new team colors: royal blue and forest green.

The Shooter jersey by Tonix is made of ultra-soft, colorfast 5-ounce knit fabric that wicks away moisture. Adult sizes S-4XL are available in black, Forest, Kelly, maroon, navy, orange, purple, royal blue, scarlet and Vegas Gold.

Otto Cap’s Q-Max cap (style 23-375) features moisture-wicking properties and comes in one-size-fits-most in eight color combinations.

This varsity jacket by Savi is made of 24-ounce Melton wool with leather or wool sleeves. It features leather-trimmed pockets and a zipper in quilted lining for embroidery. It comes in adult sizes XS-5XL and youth XS-XL.

Netheads from The Hoop Head are a new form of headwear ideal as spiritwear for soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis and other team sports. Netheads are fully customizable.

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.

The Turbo jacket (style 9088) from Holloway Sportswear features raglan sleeves, front zippered pockets, partial rib-trim cuffs and an adjustable open bottom. Unisex sizes S-3XL come in several color combinations.

Hanco’s football game jersey is made from heavyweight tricot mesh and features a full-length body and modified V-neck.

This V-neck T-shirt (style 20T30R) by Fruit of the Loom is made of 6.1-ouce 100% cotton, which wicks moisture from the wearer without diminishing the decorating surface. Sizes S-2XL are available in 10 colors.

The men’s Challenger jacket (style 9891) from Charles River Apparel features a two-color design, rib-knit cuffs and waistband, and zippered pockets. Sizes S-3XL come in six color combinations.

Camber Sportswear’s 12-ounce 90% cotton/10% polyester sweatshirt features brass eyelets, side panels, and set-in sleeves and pouch pockets. Sizes S-6XL come in 11 colors.

Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.

Teamwear: Performance and Personalization Add Flair
Enhanced moisture-wicking properties and the demand for new looks and designs on the playing field are making a major impact on team sports uniforms.

Tackling the Teamwear Market
Comfort and durability are critical factors for winning big in team sports apparel.

Spiritwear Digital Edition 2008
Selling Spiritwear from Head to Toe.

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:

Fruit of the Loom

Blue Generation

Gildan

American Apparel

Miss an issue of IPG? Click below to catch up.

4/8/08: Spiritwear

3/11/08: Headwear

2/26/08: Embroidery Machines, Equipment and Supplies

2/12/08: Plackets

1/29/08: T-shirts

1/15/08: Organic and Sustainable Products

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American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel based in downtown Los Angeles. American Apparel employs more than 6,700 people and operates a leading wholesale business that supplies T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers.

Gildan is a vertically integrated marketer and manufacturer of premium quality branded basic apparel. The company manufactures basic T-shirts, sport shirts and sweatshirts for sale in the wholesale imprinted sportswear industry in the United States, Canada and other international markets. Gildan's overall mission is to deliver better value through better design.

Kavio! provides unmatched workmanship, innovative design and exceptional customer service to the apparel industry. Kavio! offers the promotional products, imprinted and embroidery markets with a range of basic to fashion apparel available in a multitude of vibrant colors. Our collection includes Kavio! Juniors, Jr. Plus, Women, Girls, Infants, Youth and Guys.

Digital Art Solutions leverages years of experience to make complex graphics and imprinting issues simple for the widest audience. The centerpiece of this is our integration of production-ready digital art and add-on graphics software: Smart Designs Art System. By combining artwork and software into a single integrated system, our clients design and produce custom graphics in a fraction of the time compared to traditional design and production methods.

Roland is a worldwide leader in developing profitable solutions for apparel decorators. The GX-24 servo desktop cutter personalizes jerseys, caps and bags by cutting everything from twill to heat transfer material. With superior precision, the EGX-350 cuts rhinestone patterns that add bling to everything from jeans and T-shirts to hats and handbags. For more information, visit the Roland ASD Web site at rolanddga.com/asd.

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