The Impressions Product Guide

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	June 17, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 11


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Styled to Serve
Service wear vendors are stepping up to the plate with an array of uniforms and work attire that suits both the employer and the employee. Performance properties, flattering fits and functional features are all crucial to service wear, so check out the following products, which are styled to serve.

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These chef coats from Aprons Etc. are made from 65% polyester/35% cotton twill and feature a mitered breast pocket, thermometer pocket, and finished cuffs and collar. Sizes XS-6XL come in white.

Blake & Hollister's Honeycomb Moisture Guard placket (style 850) is constructed from 100% combed, ring-spun cotton. Fashion details include a hemmed bottom, welt sleeves and dyed-to-match buttons. Sizes S-3XL are available.

This 4.5-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester FeatherLite shirt (style 3281) from Sierra Pacific Apparel is stain-resistant. It features wood-style buttons and double-needle stitching. Sizes S-6XL come in several colors.

Style 143 from USAprons measures 21" x 14" and features a two divisional pocket and imprint area of 7.5" x 14". More than 10 colors are offered.

Alo's women's polo (style W1003) is made from 92% polyester/8% Lycra spandex knit jersey. It features side mesh panels and an added antimicrobial treatment. Sizes S-2XL come in six fashion colors.

FeatherLite's 4.2-ounce 70% cotton/30% polyester oxford shirt from S&S Activewear is treated with DuPont Teflon fabric protector, and features a tailored collar and felled seams. Sizes XS-3XL come in an array of colors.

This Bella four-button polo (style 750) is made from 97% cotton/3% Lycra spandex and features a rib collar and cuffs. Sizes S-2XL come in four classic colors.

The women's Diamond Brocade Vest (style 7390) from Edwards Garment is constructed from 100% polyester. It is fully lined and has two inside pockets. Sizes XS-3XL come in black, burgundy and gold.

Dunbrooke's Lady Milestone (style 8150) is machine washable and features a graceful shape with contouring seams and an open collar. Sizes XS-4XL come in six colors.

Style RA 2004 from Royal Apparel is manufactured in the United States from baby 1x1 rib. It features a double-needle stitched bottom hem and side seams for a body-hugging fit. Sizes S-2XL come in four colors.

This heavyweight 6.1-ounce cotton T-shirt (style 1717) from Barry T. Chouinard Inc. is garment-dyed and has set-in sleeves and a ribbed collar. Sizes S-3XL come in more than 80 colors.

The Goalie (style 515) from Tonix Corp. is constructed with moisture-management fabric and features a three-button placket, extended back tail with side vents and a colored sleeve block design. Sizes range from S-4XL.

Sportsman Cap Network's Valucap bio-washed style VC300 is unstructured and comes in 45 colors. Toddler, youth and adult sizes are offered.


Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.
Styled to Serve For 2008, service uniform manufacturers offer styles, cuts, performance qualities and colors to satisfy end users of all types.	Workwear Waves Goodbye to Stiff, Outdated Styles Identity branding, technological innovations and flattering fits top the trends for uniforms and workwear.

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

Continental Clothing

Gildan

American Apparel

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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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