The Impressions Product Guide

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	July 29, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 14


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Fashion Fleece
Fall is sneaking up on us, so it's almost time to shed summerwear and warm up with fashionable fleecewear. Check out the latest styles in the following product guide to fleecewear.

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EvaTees offers this 7.75-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester Gildan sweatshirt, which features a double-lined hood, matching drawstring and front pouch pocket. This item comes in 11 colors.

Constructed from 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece, Barry T. Chouinard Inc.’s style 7755 features set-on sleeves and a relaxed bottom band. Sizes S-XL come in nine colors.

Charles River Apparel’s Freeport pullover (style 5870) is made from 8.3-ounce microfleece and features an anti-pill finish and quarter-zip neck. Women’s sizes XS-2XL come in black and dove white.

Bella’s velour hooded jacket from McCreary’s Tees is made from 80% cotton/20% polyester, features a full-front zipper and comes pre-shrunk. Sizes S-2XL come in black, mocha and pale pink.

These fleece pants from S.O.S. From Texas are made from a 7-ounce 100% cotton French terry fleece grown in the Texas Panhandle. Sizes M-XL come in a natural, creamy color.

American Apparel’s Kids Flex Zip Hoody (style F197) is made from 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece. It features a kangaroo pocket and comes in five colors.

The UltraClub Outdoor Escape full-zip fleece jacket (style 8470) from Bodek and Rhodes is resistant to wind and water, and comes in a breathable fabric.

Monag’s 100% ring-spun, combed cotton fleece jacket features two front pockets. This raglan style comes in eight sizes for ages 12 months to 12 years in eight colors.

Style 7207 from Bella is a fitted, feminine zip hoodie made from 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex stretch French terry. Sizes S-2XL come in four colors.

This men’s hoodie (style RA10053) from Royal Apparel is constructed of 80% cotton/20% polyester. It has a thermal lining, set-on sleeves and hood with drawstrings. Sizes S-4XL are available.

Alo’s quarter-zip pullover for men (style M4004) is made from 100% polyester microfleece and has an anti-pill finish and reverse, center-front zipper. Sizes S-2XL come in four combination colors.

This unisex Tultex hoodie from TSC Apparel (style 0331TC) comes in fiber-reactive black or white dyes that ensure colors will stay bright. Sizes XS-3XL are offered.

The Ultimate hoodie (style F280) from Hanes is made from a 10-ounce 90% cotton/10% polyester blend. It features cotton/Lycra spandex cuffs and a coverseamed waistband. Sizes S-3XL come in nine colors.

Sierra Pacific Apparel’s full-zip vest (style 3010) has an anti-pill finish, nylon no-rust zipper and high-grade elastic on the cuffs and waistband. Sizes S-6XL come in 10 colors.

Style FT353 from Alegre Fashions Inc. is a French terry top that features drawcords at the neck and waist. Sizes S-XL come in 17 garment-dyed colors and white.

S&S Activewear’s Weatherproof sweatshirt is made from 100% cotton and features side pockets and a two-way zipper. A matching sweatpant is offered, and both styles come in sizes S-2XL.

The ladies open-bottom sweatpant (style 5330) from Augusta Sportswear is made from 9-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece and features a feminine fit. Girls' and ladies' sizes are offered in nine colors.

This tie-dye fleece sweatshirt from Dyenomite has a two-ply hood, white drawstring with metal grommets and front pouch pockets. Sizes YS-3XL come in many tie-dye colors and patterns.

Alstyle Apparel’s pullover is made from 9-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece and has set-in sleeves, coverseamed construction and a generous fit. Sizes S-3XL come in 13 colors.

This toddler hoodie from L.A. T Sportswear is made from 8-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester fleece and features side-seam pockets and durable stitching. Sizes 2, 4 and 5/6 comes in 13 colors.

Basic 3 Premium Fleece’s open-bottom sweatpant is made from 10.3-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. These pants have side-seam pockets and a covered elastic waistband. Sizes XS-3XL come in 15 team colors.

The Pounder from Commonwealth Cotton is made in the United States from 15.5-ounce fleece and comes in both crew-neck and pullover hood styles. Sizes M-3XL come in five colors.

Beimar Inc.’s raglan hoodie (style AF1029) is made from 10.5-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. It has a reactive-dyed body, jersey lining and drawcord. Sizes XS-4XL come in five combination colors.

This raw-edge, long-sleeve hoodie (style 0313-000) from Kavio is made from 60% cotton/40% polyester French terry. Junior sizes S-XL come in nine colors. A coordinating Capri pant is available.

Boxercraft’s raw-edge hoodie (style V55) is made from 7-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester fleece and features unfinished edging on the hood, pockets, sleeves and waist. Adult sizes XS-XL are offered.

CR Apparel Inc. offers this 10.5-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece hoodie in a variety of colors.

This 80% cotton/20% polyester hoodie from Aloré Apparel is made in the United States and features a front pouch pocket, set-in sleeves and a generous cut. Sizes S-3XL are offered.

Broder Bros.’s Champion hoodie (style S1781) features an athletic fit. Decorators must obtain permission from professional/collegiate sports teams and Champion Athleticwear to add team decor to a Champion garment.

The Cross-Knit crewneck (style 234) from Camber Sportswear is constructed of 12-ounce 90% cotton/10% polyester. It has set-in sleeves and body side panels. Sizes S-6XLT come in 11 colors.

This 11-ounce 100% cotton hoodie (style 11562) from Alpha Shirt Co. is preshrunk with a jersey-lined hood and rib-knit trim cuffs. It features a full cut with double-needle stitching throughout.

Sportco’s quarter-zip sweatshirt (style SA115) is made from an 11-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester blend and has side-seam pockets to securely hold keys and cell phones. Sizes XS-3XL come in three colors.

Style 82230OR from Fruit of the Loom is made from 12-ounce 70% cotton/30% fleece and is label-free. It features a matching molded zipper and tipped drawcord. Sizes S-3XL come in three colors.

Holloway Sportswear’s Renegade sweatshirt (style 2496) is made from 9-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. It has a drawstring hood with contrast jersey lining and front pouch pocket. Sizes 2XS-3XL are available.

The Super Sweats full-zip hoodie (style 4999M) from Jerzees is constructed of 9.5-ounce NuBlend fabric and is virtually pill-free with a tighter stitch density, yielding a smooth decorating surface.

White Mountain Traders’ striped hoodie (style 701) features 24 different colors and is made from a 10-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester blend. It comes in adult and youth sizes.

This polar fleece cap from Rothco comes in five colors. It is offered in one size, and is lightweight and breathable.


Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.
Fleece Flourishes in a Comfort-Driven Market Versatile fleecewear offers casual style throughout the four seasons.	No Sweat! All-Season Fleece Lightweight fabrics have boosted off-season sales while fashion details and hip colors give decorators countless options.

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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