The Impressions Product Guide

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	August 12, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 15


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The Teen Scene
Teen and tween trends are ever-changing — just like teens and tweens themselves. Streetwear-inspired apparel and design graphics currently are a huge hit in this sector. Check out the latest wearables and nonwearables for teens and tweens in the following product guide.

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Bella's scoop-neck T-shirt (style 9400) is made from 5.8-ounce 100% cotton and features a textured visible ribbing. Girls' sizes 6/8, 10/12 and 14/16 are offered in white, black and pink.

Unisex style 2201ORG from American Apparel is made from 100% organic cotton and features a stretchable collar and cuffs. Sizes 8-12 come in eight colors.

Dyenomite's tie-dye garments for teens and tweens are available in many colors and patterns.

This 100% cotton V-neck (style 3099) from Barry T. Chouinard has shoulder-to-shoulder taping and double-needle stitching on the sleeves and bottom hem. Sizes XS-2XL come in six stock colors.

The UltraClub Cool-N-Dry T-shirt (style 8403) from Bodek and Rhodes is made from 4-ounce 100% polyester and features moisture-wicking properties. Sizes S-L come in five colors.

Boxercraft's Madras headband (style CHB500) is two inches wide and has elastic shirring. It comes in one size in several patterns.

This garment-washed hoodie (style 6000G) from Apparel Whiz is made from 80% cotton/20% polyester and features cotton and Lycra spandex rib cuffs.

Anvil Knitwear's 6.1-ounce 100% cotton T-shirt (style 2184) features a seamless collarette, ¾-length raglan sleeves and double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem. Sizes S-2XL come in several colors.

Made from 100% cotton, TSC Apparel's Tultex T-shirt is side-seamed and features a slim fit, longer length and hourglass shape. Style 0213TC is available in sizes XS-2XL in an array of colors.

SanMar Corp.'s 4.3-ounce 100% cotton shirt (style DT2150) has a self-fabric collar and cuffs, three-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons, and tonal satin taping on the placket and neck.

This juniors cap-sleeve top (style 13001) from Royal Apparel is made from 3.5-ounce 100% cotton and is side-seamed for a tailored, body-hugging fit. Sizes S-2XL come in 11 fashion-forward colors.

Rio Wear Fitness offers these Supplex pants (style 203) for active kids. Made from 90% polyamide/10% elastane, these boot-cut pants are machine washable. Sizes S-L come in three colors.

Style W324 from MV Sport/Weatherproof is made from 100% cotton. These jersey pants feature a drawstring and come in sizes S-XL.

L.A. T Sportswear offers this 4-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester ringer shirt. It features double-needle ribbed binding and hem. Sizes S-XL come in six colors. A companion girls style also is offered.

This youth long-sleeve hoodie (style 0370-000) from Kavio is made from 100% cotton and features a two-inch sleeve cuff. Unisex youth sizes XS-XL come in heather gray and white.

The Hanes full-zip hoodie (F280) is made from 10-ounce 90% cotton/10% polyester and features double-needle, cover-seamed armholes and a two-ply hood with jersey lining. Sizes S-3XL come in nine colors.

Gotkeys' youth polka dot pant is constructed from European double-brushed flannel and features a roomy fit.

The Vassar Varsity T-shirt (style HY141) from Alpha Shirt Co. is made from 100% combed cotton jersey and features shoulder-to-shoulder inside taping and a printed white stripe on the right sleeve.

Alternative Apparel's cap-sleeve shirt (style aa393) from Broder Bros. Co. is made from 4.1-ounce 100% cotton and has a tapered waist. It also is enzyme-washed, side-seamed and has set-in sleeves.

The Capri pant (style CP145) from S.O.S. From Texas is made from 100% organic cotton grown in Texas and comes in natural. Sizes S-2XL are offered.

Outdoor Cap's frayed ladies camouflage hat (style CGWT611) from Sportsman Cap Network features a low profile and pre-curved visor. It comes in one size.

The Boho Flower Backpack from Room It Up measures 12.5" x 5.5" x 16.5". It's made from 100% polyester and is ideal for monogramming.

Otto Intl. Inc.'s garment-washed cap (style 62-792) comes in six colors.

The authentic Soffe short (style M037) from MJ Soffe is made from 7-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester jersey. Sizes XS-XL come in many colors.

Delta Apparel's 3-ounce 100% cotton T-shirt (style 1336) has a seamless rib-knit collar and set-in sleeves. This semi-sheer style comes in sizes S-XL.

The Sherpa Hooded Sweatshirt (style 9848) from Charles River Apparel is made from 75% cotton/25% polyester and lined with anti-pill sherpa fleece. It features front pockets and a hidden cell phone pocket.

Tonix Corp. offers the Forward (style 858), which features colorfast properties, stain-release fabric and tagless labeling. Sizes S-4XL come in 10 combination colors.

These beanies from Wolfmark are made from recycled plastic and come in black, maroon, hunter green and royal blue.


Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.
The Flux Generation Understanding the cultural influences on tweens, teens and all that falls between.	Decorating for Teens and Tweens Learn which decorating processes are the hottest with all the coolest kids.

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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