The Impressions Product Guide

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	September 9, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 16


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Outstanding Outerwear
As the temperature and leaves begin to change with the new season, so do jacket trends. This year, soft-shell construction, year-round usability and high-tech features are in high demand. To see the latest outerwear styles, check out the following product guide.

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This Jonathan Corey Metro Lamb Leather jacket from Whispering Pines Sportswear features an inside breast pocket, cell phone pocket and polyester fiberfill for extra warmth. It comes in black.

The Colorado Clothing 3-in-1 jacket from Heritage Sportswear has a 100% waterproof outer shell, taffeta lining and polyester zip-in/zip-out fleece. Men’s style 13435 and women’s 23435 come in several colors.

Imprints Wholesale offers this Storm Creek soft-shell jacket (style 4260), which has a polyester microfleece interior with mesh lining in the front. Other features include two front zippered pockets and a contoured hem.

Beimar Inc.’s hoodie is constructed from reactive-dyed 80% cotton/20% polyester and has a 100% polyester Sherpa lining. It has thumbholes and a media pocket. Unisex style PFS203 and women’s GZF206 come in several sizes.

The Chromazone hoodie (style 3100) from Anvil Knitwear is made from pre-shrunk 9.8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece. It features a front pouch pocket and double-needle stitching. Sizes S-2XL are offered.

The UltraClub Outdoor Escape (style 8470) from Bodek and Rhodes is a full-zip jacket constructed from 100% polyester microfleece. It’s resistant to wind and water. Sizes S-3XL come in five colors.

Alstyle Apparel’s 6.5-ounce 100% polyester microfleece jacket (style R7300) features roomy on-seam pockets and is machine washable. Sizes S-3XL come in three combination colors.

The Varsity Wool jacket (style 9000) from Cullinz Creek features a wool body with quilt lining and has an invisible inside zipper for easy embroidery access. It comes in black in sizes S-4XL.

E.V. Run Golf by Eversole Run’s Suburban jacket (style 7200) has a water-repellant polyurethane outer shell, non-pill fleece lining and nylon/polyester fill lining in the sleeves. Men’s sizes S-4XL come in three colors.

This long-sleeve zip hoodie (style 0317-000) from Kavio is made from 60% cotton/40% polyester and features white piping along the zipper and princess panel. Junior sizes S-XL come in five colors.

Foxfire Inc.’s Aussie Pathfinder Jacket is made from 100% wax cotton and is weatherproof, abrasion-resistant and breathable. It features a leather collar, snap side vents and is offered in brown and black.

Style 6702-JKT from AKWA/ICanToo/Sun Moda has an elasticized side waistband and snap buttons on the placket flap. Sizes S-3XL come in four combination colors.

Hilton’s Axle jacket is made from 100% Taslan nylon with a water-resistant coating. It features one inside chest pocket and two outside welted pockets. Sizes S-3XL come in four colors.

The Flex Fleece Hoody (style F197) from American Apparel is made from 50% polyester/50% cotton fleece and features a kangaroo pocket. It comes in red and white, and additional colors will be available soon.

New Z Lander Brands offers its CZ jacket, which features black lambskin leather sleeves, collar and trim, and deep, fleece-lined pockets. It also has an anti-pill black wool body and comes in sizes XS-7XL.

The Do-It-Yourself Hoodie (style V55A) from Boxercraft is made from 7-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester and features unfinished edging on pockets, hood, sleeve ends and bottom hem. Adult and youth sizes are offered.

Monag’s 100% ring-spun cotton fleece jacket features two front pockets. Matching flare pants are available. Sizes 12 months to 12 years come in eight colors.

The Vantek jacket (style 3230) from Vantage Apparel features Vansport moisture-management properties and is made from 100% polyester anti-pill fleece. It features a hidden MP3 pocket and comes in sizes XS-3XL.

Continental Clothing USA offers this 80% cotton/20% polyester sweatshirt (style N51Z). Sizes S-2XL come in black, navy blue, army green, dark brown and light heather.

Style 4700 from Augusta Sportswear is made from 90% polyester/10% Lycra spandex knit. It features antimicrobial and moisture-wicking capabilities. Girls and women’s sizes are offered.

Sportco’s Windshirt (style SA120) has a 100% polyester microfiber shell with a mesh lining. It is resistant to wind and water and comes in sizes XS-3XL in an array of colors.

The Microfiber Windshirt (style 8503) from Cross Creek is made from 3.9-ounce 100% polyester microfiber. The trim is reinforced with Lycra spandex for stretch and recovery. Sizes S-2XL come in three colors.

Columbia Sportswear’s Steens Mountain full-zip jacket from River’s End Trading Co. is made from 100% polyester and is pill-resistant. Men’s sizes S-3XL come in five colors.

This 100% cotton basket weave jacket from Cubavera (Perry Ellis) is enzyme-washed with button-tab cuffs, two front slash pockets and an easy-access embroidery zipper. Sizes S-3XL come in black and quick sand.

Sierra Pacific’s half-zip pullover (style 3051) is made from 100% polyester fleece and has a sturdy zipper, nylon reinforced full-size pockets and elasticized cuffs. Sizes S-6XL come in many colors.

The 11-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece jacket (style RA 10051) from Royal Apparel features a full-front zipper, hood with drawstrings and full pouch pockets. Sizes S-4XL come in five colors.

Dri Duck’s Wildfire jacket from S&S Activewear is made from 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece and features a thermal lining, heavy-duty metal zipper, three-piece hood and large split-front pouch. Sizes S-3XL are available.

SanMar’s Port Authority soft-shell jacket (style J798) is made from polyester interlock bonded to polyester microfleece. It also features an interior MP3 pocket.

This velour hooded sweatshirt (style 7807) from Bella is made from 7-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. Sizes S-2XL come in black, midnight, mocha and pale pink.

Aprons Etc. offers this 65/35 polyester/poplin round-neck jacket (style 438). It features a five-snap front closure, knit cuffs and two lower pockets. Sizes XS-5XL come in eight colors.

Style 7755 from Barry T. Chouinard is made from 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece and features set-on sleeves, relaxed bottom band and front pouch pocket. Sizes S-XL come in an array of colors.

Excelled Leather’s Columbia Sportswear Lambskin Contemporary Bomber jacket (style CO760RM) comes in black and features a leather-covered elastic waist, adjustable snap cuffs and three inside pockets.

Dri Duck’s Ladies Endurance jacket (style 0537DK) from TSC Apparel has a soft shell, three-layer bonded exterior with Teflon coating and a microfleece interior. Sizes S-2XL come in two fashionable colors.

Camber Sportswear’s 19-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester Arctic Thermal sweatshirt (style 131) features set-in sleeves, muff pouch pockets and drawstring hood with brass eyelets. Sizes S-7XLT come in 10 colors.

Style 8006 from Heritage Cross Apparel is made from 100% polyester mini dobby soft-shell fabric. It features a hidden placket and tone piping on the body and sleeve. Sizes S-2XL come in three colors.

High Anxiety Inc./20 Degrees Below offers this unisex, full-zip hoodie (style J703). It’s made from 100% polyester fleece and features a covered zipper front, two front pockets, self-fleece fabric cuffs, bungee drawcord and half moon sweat patch.

The Homefield jacket (style 9111) from Holloway Sportswear features an ash heather sweatshirt lining, bi-color design with blocking, three-piece hood and is resistant to wind and water. Unisex sizes XS-3XL come in many colors.

Independent Trading’s 10-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece hoodie (style EXP55QZ) features a flat drawcord, sewn eyelets, heavy gauge ribbing and double-needle stitching. Many colors are offered.

The Coach’s jacket (style J401) from Jerzees is made from 100% nylon and features a water-resistant nylon taffeta shell. It’s full cut with side seams and sizes S-3XL come in seven colors.

Outer Banks’ Pack-Away jacket (style 5509) features a front storm flap with zipper and hidden snaps. It also packs away into a carrying bag for easy portability. Sizes S-2XL come in four classic colors.

The Division jacket (style 868) from Tonix Corp. is made from 100% polyester brushed tricot and features two side concealed pockets and a fabric zipper pull. Sizes S-4XL come in many team colors.

Style 6041 from WinnerMate/Aureus features a water-resistant microfiber shell with a nylon taffeta lining, storm flaps and a half-elastic bottom. Sizes S-3XL come in four color combinations.

Wolfmark’s stock rope fringed cashmere scarves measure 12" x 60" and come in black, camel, charcoal gray, fuschia, ivory, light blue and navy.


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