The Impressions Product Guide

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	September 23, 2008 • Vol. 5, No. 17


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Vantage Apparel's Polynosic Fine-Line Stripe Shirt (style 1850) has a silky drape, soft hand, spread collar with removable collar stays and placket with polished pearl buttons. Sizes XS-5XL and LT-2XLT come in three colors.

The Bill Blass Silicone Washed Oxford Shirt from S&S Activewear is made from 5-ounce 100% cotton and has a button-down collar and left chest pocket. Adult sizes S-3XL come in an array of colors.

Tommy Hilfiger's Harry shirt (style 20752) from Heritage Sportswear is made from 100% cotton. It features a tonal check pattern, relaxed fit and a Tommy Hilfiger embroidered flag on the front shirttail.

Chestnut Hill's Elite Performance Broadcloth shirt for men (style CH600) from Broder Bros. is made from 55% cotton/45% polyester. It has taped seams, expandable collarstand, and special fusibles in the collar, cuffs and placket to eliminate wrinkles.

Dickies' Industrial Work Shirt (style LS508) from Alpha Shirt Co. features E-Z Touch fabric, left pocket with pencil division, Visa Stain release finish and Visa moisture-wicking capabilities. The Dickies logo is on the bottom front placket.

Bodek and Rhodes' UltraClub Stretch Poplin shirt is made from wrinkle-resistant 97% cotton/3% Lycra spandex. Men's style 8350, women's long-sleeve style 8351 and women's ¾-length sleeve style 8352 are offered.

The FeatherLite Oxford shirt for men (style 0231) from Sierra Pacific Apparel is made from 65% cotton/35% polyester and features soil-release, liquid-repellant and stain-resistant properties. Sizes S-6XL come in three colors.

Hilton Apparel Group's Bahama shirt is ideal for racing events, fishing and other vacation activities. It's made from 100% cotton and has interior mesh lining on the upper back yoke. Sizes S-3XL come in four colors.

This shirt from Outer Banks is made from wrinkle-resistant poplin. Style OB42 has a button-through, button-down collar, left chest pocket and center back pleats. Sizes S-3XL come in five colors.

Style 1500 from Valtex LLC is a denim long-sleeve shirt for toddlers. It's made from 100% cotton and has double-stitched seams and woodtone buttons. Sizes 2T, 4T and 5/6 are offered.

The Jonathan Corey Brushed Twill shirt from Whispering Pines Sportswear is made from a 60% cotton/40% polyester blend and features woodtone buttons. Men's style 622 comes in sizes XS-6XL and women's 624 comes in sizes S-4XL.

Aprons Etc.'s Non-Button Vest (style 3100) is made from a 7-ounce polyester/cotton twill blend. Sizes S-4XL come in many colors.

Style 6002 from Heritage Cross Apparel features a dobby weave fabric and contrast color stripe in neckband. Ideal for dress and casual wear, this shirt comes in sizes S-3XL in four colors.

Constructed from 14-ounce 100% cotton, this unlined denim jacket (style 241014) from Capital Apparel has two button-through chest pockets and side-slit hand pockets. Many sizes, including tall sizes L-2XL, are available.

Forest & Hue's 97% cotton/3% Lycra spandex lightweight poplin shirts have dyed-to-match pearlized buttons, button-through sleeve placket and dual back pleats. Men's sizes XS-6XL come in five colors.

This short-sleeve denim shirt (style J16) from Jerzees is made from 6.5-ounce 100% cotton and has a center front placket with seven cross-stitched woodtone buttons and a full cut with double-needle tailoring. Men's sizes S-5XL come in three colors.

Constructed from 60% cotton/40% polyester, style 9575 from Pine Island Sportswear features a button-down collar, fish tail bottom, back yoke with locker loop and left chest pocket. Sizes S-4XL come in several colors.

The Van Heusen long-sleeve oxford shirt (style 0662VH) from TSC Apparel has wrinkle-free and stain-repellant properties. It features a button-down collar, left patch pocket and fused collar. Sizes S-3XL come in short- and long-sleeve options.

Wolfmark offers custom woven ties in quantities starting at 50 pieces.


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For Denim & Wovens It's Function Over Fashion Subtle patterns, softer fabrications and easy-care capabilities thrive in the denim and wovens market.	Delightfully Denim As manufacturers offer a fresh perspective on an American classic, denim can elevate profits and give you a reason to smile.

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