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July 24, 2007 • Vol. 4, No. 14
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Work It!
Workwear is no longer limited to the stiff styles and neutral hues of the past. More companies now use employee uniforms as a branding medium, so bright colors, comfortable fits and performance fabrics are becoming mainstream. To help your clients select garments that fit their brand's identity, check out the following guide to workwear.
Fame Fabrics' ladies' chef coat from ERB Industries Inc. features a tapered waist, French cuffs and two sewn underarm vents. This 6-ounce 65% polyester/35% cotton garment comes in white, pink and white with black piping.
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DayStar Apparel's 18-ounce vinyl bib apron comes in sizes 32" x 26" and 42" x 26". Style 6210 is available in red and black.
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This unisex scrub top (style NG6241) from Aprons Etc. is from the company's Nightingale Feather Soft line, and is available in ceil blue, teal, royal, purple and navy.
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This Toucan Dance camp shirt from Fast Lane Clothing Co. is made from 100% cotton and is available in 12 bright designs. Both men's and women's sizes are offered.
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Bella's 6.5-ounce 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex T-shirt (style 820) features a raw edge V-notch and sleeve opening. Sizes S-2XL come in baby blue, black, pink, red and white.
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The Hanes Stedman 7-ounce 100% cotton piqué sport shirt features a ComfortSoft finish, higher stitch density for superior embellishment results and a double-needle bottom hem. Sizes S-6XL are available in an array of colors.
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Sierra Pacific Apparel's men's long-sleeve shirt is specially treated with DuPont Teflon fabric protector, repelling most liquid and semi-liquid spills for up to 25 washes. Made from 60% cotton/40% polyester, style 3281 comes in sizes S-6XL in several colors.
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The Craftsman coverall (style 4825) from Tri-Mountain features a 12-ounce water-resistant canvas shell with a 4-ounce Polyfill quilted lining, hammer loop, double knees and nylon scuff guards. Sizes S-2XLT come in three colors.
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Vantage Apparel's Velocity twill shirt (style 1200) is made from 55% cotton/45% polyester and is resistant to staining. Women's sizes XS-3XL and men's sizes XS-5XL are offered in eight colors.
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This Red Kap work shirt from S&S Activewear is made from 65% polyester/35% cotton TouchtexII poplin. Equipped with soil-release and moisture-wicking properties, style SP14 also has a convertible collar.
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Wolfmark offers its versatile and durable neckwear accessories in numerous patterns and solid colors.
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The Medalist performance polo (style 425) from Tonix Corp. is constructed with Technofine polyester, providing moisture absorption and evaporation. It features a silky texture, tipped collar and extended back tail with side vents. Sizes S-3XL come in seven colors.
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This American-made hooded jacket from Ramstar Mills is made from 100% polyester microfiber. Available in blaze orange and lime yellow, this highly visible garment also is ANSI compliant.
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The six-panel Outdoor Cap safety hat (style SAF100) from Sportsman Cap Network is reflective and features a pre-curved visor, green under visor, sewn eyelets and Velcro closure. It is offered in neon yellow polyester or blaze orange nylon.
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JERZEES' sport shirt (style 436MP) features a seamless body with a welt knit collar, two-needle reinforced hemmed sleeves, two-button continental placket with pearlized buttons plus double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom. Sizes S-4XL come in 14 colors.
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The Arctic Thermal hooded sweatshirt from Camber Sportswear features a 12.5-ounce outer shell with a 6.5-ounce thermal lining, both constructed of 50% cotton/50% polyester. This zippered style comes in both high-visibility lime and blaze orange. Sizes S-7XLT are offered.
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Cobra Cap's heavy-duty polyester tool bag features a steel-reinforced opening, padded bottom and detachable shoulder strap. It's available in dark green and black.
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The Tradesman thermal hooded sweatshirt from Charles River Apparel (style 9753) is made from 20.7-ounce Duratex knit fabric and features a front pouch pocket with a hidden cell phone pocket. Sizes S-4XL come in black and navy.
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This 60% cotton/40% polyester poplin shirt from Forest & Hue is wrinkle resistant and features dyed-to-match pearlized buttons and a left chest pocket. Men's sizes XS-6XL and women's sizes XS-4XL come in seven colors.
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5/29/07 Athletic and teamwear

5/15/07 Corporate wear

5/1/07 Embroidery equipment and supplies

4/17/07 Spring ISS Show Highlights

4/3/07 Women's Wear

3/8/07 Spiritwear

2/22/07 Multihead emboidery machines

2/8/07 Headwear

1/25/07 T-Shirts

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11/30/06 Home décor

11/16/06 Towels and terry

11/2/06 Bags and totes

10/19/06 Baby wear

9/21/06 Heat presses

9/7/06 Denim and wovens

8/24/06 Stock designs & graphics

8/10/06 Outerwear

7/13/06 Fleece

6/29/06 Promotional products

6/1/06 Petwear

3/23/06 Manual and automatic presses

2/23/06 Digital decorating

12/15/05 Year in review

12/1/05 Heat transfer presses

11/17/05 Singlehead embroidery machines

11/10/05 Product showcase (special advertising section)

11/3/05 Screen printing inks

9/8/05 Clip art and graphic software

8/25/05 Digital transfers

4/7/05 Home décor and gift items

Check out our coverage of this cool category! Link to fun and informative stories below.

Workwear Waves Goodbye to Stiff, Outdated Styles
Identity branding, technological innovations and flattering fits top the trends for uniforms and workwear.

Putting Workwear to Work...
Corporate wear, occupational wear and safety apparel pack more punch with improvements in durability, fashion features and increased options.

Uniforms for the Ages
Suppliers are maintaining the timeless appeal and functionality of workwear with durable, cost-effective fabrics and dressier, retail-influenced styles.

Corporate Apparel Trends: 2008 and Beyond
Organics and performance fabrics will be hot in 2007, particularly in the fast-growing women's sector of the promotional products market.

Fit and Function Drive the Placket Market
Manufacturers are targeting end users with modern silhouettes and functional fabrics in plackets suitable for most any occasion.

Decoration Direction: Plackets
Placket shirts offer embroiderers embellishment opportunities. But there are a lot of factors to consider when decorating — from location to thread color to fabric construction — often depending on the market.

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About Our Sponsors
American Apparel
Made in Downtown L.A.

Almost every stage of our manufacturing and marketing occurs in the same building in downtown Los Angeles. This efficient, vertically integrated system means heightened quality control and greater flexibility in design, allowing us to respond faster than anyone who is outsourcing. Our goal is to bring people the clothes they love to wear.

JERZEES
JERZEES is a leading imprintable sportswear brand of fleece, sports shirts, wovens and T-shirts for women, men and youth. JERZEES is a division of Russell Corp. Our brands include Cross Creek, BIKE Athletic, Three Rivers and Mossy Oak.
Gildan
Gildan is a vertically integrated marketer and manufacturer of premium quality branded basic apparel. The company manufactures basic T-shirts, sport shirts and sweatshirts for sale in the wholesale imprinted sportswear industry in the United States, Canada and other international markets. Gildan's overall mission is to deliver better value through better design.
California Basics
California Basics strives to manufacture blank apparel that embodies the essence of unique, laid back, trendy fashion that has taken the heart of America.

We offer men's, ladies', juniors, boys and girls styles. Private label and custom programs are also offered. Eighty percent of all our products are made in the USA.

ISS
The Imprinted Sportswear Shows are the leading event for the decorated apparel and imprinted products industry. The exposition floor showcases the newest products, apparel and equipment, while the conference program provides the expert knowledge you need to turn investments into profits. For more information about the Imprinted Sportswear Shows and the Conference Programs, click here.

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