The Impressions Product Guide

	Brought to you by Impressions and ISS
	May 20, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 9


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ISS Standouts
The 2008 spring Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) presented exciting new apparel and decorating equipment at the annual shows in Long Beach, Calif., Orlando, Fla., and Atlantic City, N.J. If you missed out on these shows, check out our following guide to ISS product highlights. Learn more about upcoming shows by visiting issshows.com.

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Zorrel's Dri-Balance T-shirt (style Z100) is made from 70% combed cotton/30% microfiber and features a seamless body. Sizes S-3XL are offered.

This 6-color, 4-station screen printing press from Kodiak Equipment features 16" x 18" platens, dual-bearing registration and a gas shock system that lifts and lowers printing heads.

ThermOdomes from Legacy Label are durable, washable 3-D emblems that range from .06 inches to .08 inches in thickness and can adhere to nylon, polyester and cotton.

STF retensionable roller frames from Sefar Printing Solutions Inc. feature three roller-diameter sizes to increase durability, encapsulated end-caps to seal out water, and stainless steel bolts and washers to avoid corrosion.

This men's color-blocked crew neck (style M1004) from Alo is constructed from 100% polyester birdseye knit jacquard and features moisture-wicking and anti-microbial capabilities. Sizes S-2XL come in an array of colors.

Bella's rib tank top is made from 100% organic cotton. Sizes S-2XL come in nine colors.

The HT-400D heat press from Hix Corp. features a 15" x 15" platen that opens to 40 degrees, digital time and temperature systems, and a silicon pad on the lower platen for even pressure distribution.

Digi Prints heat transfer materials from Transfer Express achieve an unlimited number of colors and fine detail, says the company. The material is applicable to many substrates and compatible with both light and dark garments.

This unisex T-shirt (style 0202TC) from TSC Apparel is made from 4.5-ounce 100% cotton and features a taped neck and shoulders. Juniors and youth sizes come in many colors.

Cobra Caps' pet bag features a removable carpet and can hold pets up to 12 pounds. It measures 19" x 12" x 5.5" and has a 4" x 5.5" picture window.

Spotlight appliqués from Dalco Athletic feature the classic look of faux alligator skin and come in an array of fashion colors. The material can be custom cut or purchased in 38-inch rolls.

This JAF tubular 4-head embroidery machine from ZSK USA Inc. features an automatic thread cutter and height-adjustable presser foot. It operates with low vibration even at speeds of 1,000 stitches per minute, says the company.

This semi-sheer juniors T-shirt from Delta Apparel is made from 3-ounce 100% ring-spun cotton and features set-in sleeves and a seamed rib-knit collar. Sizes S-XL are available.

Caps Intl.'s exposure unit is offered in a range of sizes and features. The basic system is built in the United States with extruded aluminum, measures 30" x 40" and features a timer with digital readout.

This Cubavera camp shirt (style CB-0003M) from Eva Tees is made from a blend of rayon and polyester, and features a sand-washed finish and dyed-to-match buttons. Three colors are offered.

Floriani Commercial Product's polyester thread features added strength to reduce thread breaks and is colorfast enough to withstand industrial laundering, according to the company. It comes wound on a snap-cap spool in 173 colors.

The Eco Choice messenger bag (style 62320) from Gemline is made from recycled materials and features a front zippered pocket, adjustable shoulder strap and expanded side pockets. Three colors are available.

The 6.1-ounce 100% cotton Lofteez T-shirt (style 2023R) from Fruit of the Loom is label-free and features a seamless rib collar. Both youth and adult sizes are offered in up to 38 colors.

Baby Lock's semi-industrial Embroidery Professional machine weighs only 80 pounds, but has the capacity to sew 500,000 stitches with 500 different color changes in one design. It features a color touch screen.

This 6.5-ounce 100% cotton sport shirt (style 440W) from Jerzees features an elongated continental placket, four pearl buttons and contoured feminine shape. Sizes S-4XL come in up to nine colors.

Boxercraft's burnout T-shirt (style T70) is constructed from 50% cotton/50% polyester. Sizes XS-XL come in black, navy, pink and white.

The Patch Starter Kit from Colman & Co. includes one yard of patch material in white or black, one yard of heat seal roll, a heat knife and universal cutting tip.

This short-sleeve T-shirt (style 0342-000) from Kavio is made from 100% cotton and features a unique pattern. Juniors sizes S-XL come in eight colors.

The Synchoprint S-type AC automatic press from MHM Sales & Service features a touch screen, AC drive print heads with linear guidance, adjustable screen holders, quick release squeegee/flood bars with no clamps and more.

Imprintables Warehouse recently added six new colors to Spectra Eco-Film, which is made with ecological polyurethane. The material now comes in Texas orange, lime, light pink, cardinal red and Columbia blue.

Insta Graphics' PVC-free flock transfer is ideal for incorporating rich texture into any design, says the company, which offers flock in an array of stock fashion colors and can color match to any PMS tone.

This new infant creeper (style 3008) from L.A. T Sportswear is made from 5-ounce 100% combed ring-spun cotton and features shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Sizes 2T-4T and 5/6 come in 17 colors.

The X-Panta border frame from Pantograms Mfg. Co. Inc. measures 40" x 15" and is constructed from industrial-strength aluminum. It's compatible with Toyota's ESP 9106 and 9100 Net and allows easy embroidery on oversize items.

Pro Celebrity's color-blocked Flame Thrower top is made from 100% micro polyester. It features a self-fabric tailored collar and comes in 12 colors.

SW305, a soy-based screen wash from Rhino Tech, can be used with manual and automated screen cleaning equipment to wash away plastisols and other inks. It is drain-safe, bio-degradable and has minimal volatile organic compounds.

Constructed from 4.5-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester, style 0281 from Sierra Pacific Apparel's FeatherLite collection is resistant to stains and water. It now comes in French Merlot and Deep Forest, in addition to 12 other colors.

EmbSupplies.com offers the Hoopmaster Tubular Hooping Kit, which is comprised of a HoopMaster station, portable mounting base, freestyle arm, pocket guide and more. It is compatible with Allied, Happy and Tajima equipment.

This ladies' crew neck (style 5001) from Royal Apparel features shoulder-to-shoulder neck taping, rib-knit collar, and double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem. It comes in fuschia and turquoise, in addition to 25 other colors.

The Dream embroidery machine series from SWF East Inc. can sew up to 1,500 stitches per minute and features a 10.4-inch LED control panel, error codes for quick troubleshooting and more.

Workhorse Products' Plug-N-Go quartz flash is an integrated unit that shuts off the print head when installed on an automatic press. Temperature and other functions can be adjusted from the master control panel.

Magnetic badges from World Emblem Intl. come in six standard sizes and feature a two-piece interlocking magnet fastener. Images of bar codes or photographs can be sublimated directly to the badges.

U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology's Fast T-Jet Blazer Express is a tabletop machine that can print images measuring up to 16" x 20" at a rate of 40-60 light shirts or 12-15 dark per hour.

The E-Z Frame System from Shur-Loc Fabric System delivers high tension on a hybrid retensionable frame with a patent-pending stretcher, frame and panel system. Industrial-strength square tubing provides durability and easy clamping in the press.

Vastex Screen Printing Equipment's VRS-T-AXX registration system is specially designed to work on selected M&R and Tuf Products automatic presses. It is compatible with any exposure system and practically any pallet size.

The automatic Gemfix Gem 5550 from Hirsch Intl. Corp. directly applies rhinestones and studs to framed fabrics or garments. It's packaged with design software that allows the user to create any type of logo or shape.


Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.
The Big Story for 2008? In a Word, "Green." Green, whether described by sustainable, organic, recycled, eco-friendly or any other name, will be what consumers, as well as your business, governmental and institutional customers, will look for this year.	Trend Spotting: New Products Exhibited at ISS Orlando Trends in the evolution of apparel decoration software, equipment, materials and blank apparel are evident in the snapshots of the companies below that exhibited at ISS Orlando in 2008.

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.

5/6/08: Women's Wear

4/22/08: Teamwear

4/8/08: Spiritwear

3/11/08: Headwear

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

2/12/08: Plackets

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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.

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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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