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	April 7, 2009 • Vol. 6, No. 6


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Spiritwear and fanwear now go hand-in-hand with uniforms and practice gear. And they are not only for athletes, but also are worn by family members, friends and other team supporters. Check out the latest roundup of spirit apparel in our latest product guide.

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The Tri-Color Zebra Glitter Top (adult style 7800-ZG, youth style 7700-ZG) from Pizzazz Performance Wear is made of 90% comfort cotton/10% Lycra spandex and features 80% polyester/20% Lycra spandex shoulder insets. It also has a wick-away shelf bra and an X-back design.

The women's tunic-length T-shirt (style 5626) from Royal Apparel is made of 4.4-ounce cotton. It's ideal for layering, and has a set-on neck trim and double-needle stitching on the sleeves and bottom hem. Sizes S-2XL come in several colors.

Boxercraft's new Practice Line includes six styles. All are constructed of 6.5-ounce 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex, providing flexible movement and comfort.

The tie-dye Soffe Cheer Shorts from Dyenomite are made of 100% cotton and are hand-dyed. The shorts are available in more than a dozen different dye patterns and more than 50 colors.

Heritage Sportswear's new Juniors Varsity Tee is made from 100% cotton and features a deep V-neck, double stripes on the sleeves, 50/50 burnout pattern and side seams. Sizes S-XL come in several color combinations.

Team Wraps from Kideapolis Inc. are ideal team warm-ups and fanwear. The wearable polyester fleece blankets feature a hood, pockets and Velcro neck-tab closure. The blanket rolls into the hood for easy portability, and the neck tab doubles as a carrying handle.

Transfer Express offers Easy Prints screen printed transfer designs. Customers can design transfers on the company's Web site, choosing from a full library of typefaces, sports-themed clip art and a selection of numbers.

Dalco Athletic's spirit appliqué lettering includes names that come precut with each letter in a different color. Letters are offered in ProTwill and glitter fabric. Each team name or word is custom cut with no limit on the number of letters.

Augusta Sportswear's new Football Tee (style 1252) is made from 95% ring-spun cotton/5% Lycra spandex jersey. It features a soft feel, four-way stretch and shape retention for a long-lasting fit. The tee is available in several combination colors.

Gotkeys Spiritwear offers boxers and pants in low-rise and unisex styles.

Style 19-477 from Otto Intl. Inc. features a two-tone piping design and is available in nine color combinations. It's made from 100% cotton and comes in one size.

SanMar Corp. offers its District Thread velour separates. The velour hoodie (style DT219) features a snug fit and kangaroo pockets. The pant (style DT220) has a slightly flared leg and low-rise fit. Junior sizes S-2XL and plus sizes XL-2XL are available.

Bella's tee (style 2020) is made from 5.8-ounce 100% ring-spun and combed cotton. It is fitted and has cap sleeves. Sizes S-2XL come in many combination colors.

The Velocity jacket (style 966) from Tonix Corp. is made of 100% polyester brushed tricot. It has a full-zip front, princess-seam styling on back, open cuffs and bottom hem with banding. Sizes XS-2XL come in an array of colors.

One Stop Inc.'s fleece terry short (style EZ008 or 00879) is made from 7-ounce 68% cotton/32% polyester fleece. It features a wide, quadruple-stitched elastic waistband and grosgrain draw cord with stitched detailing. Sizes S-2XL come in six colors.

Spectra Glitz is a new CAD material from Imprintables Warehouse that offers a sparkly look with a soft hand. The thin glitter material is made with a special adhesive so it can be used on a variety of stretchable materials. It also can be applied to any color garment made from 100% cotton, 100% polyester or a cotton/polyester blend.

Barry T. Chouinard Inc. offers this women's full-zip hoodie (style 1598), which is made of 8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece. It features a single-ply hood with matching drawstring and a metal zipper with fashion pull. Sizes S-XL come in 12 fashion colors.

Wisconsin Knitwear's Knit Acrylic Beanie (style 5220) is made in the United States from 100% high-bulk acrylic yarn. A team name can be knitted directly into the material.

The men's color-blocked crew neck (style M1004) from Alo features a contrast inset at the raglan sleeve seam for mobility, and coverstitching along the armhole seam. It offers moisture-wicking and antimicrobial properties. Sizes S-2XL come in many colors.

Pageant sashes from Wolfmark are ideal for high school proms, homecoming and other ceremonial events. The sashes come in 10 colors.

Cap America's i5000 structured cap features a low profile, six panels, cloth strap with two-piece Velcro and optional 3-D embroidery. It comes in 10 colors.

VideoFlex Glitter, a CAD material from Siser North America, is designed for use with most cutters and contains sparkling glitter flecks. It can be applied to 100% cotton, 100% polyester and cotton/polyester blends. It is available in six colors.

Bodek and Rhodes' UltraClub Cool-N-Dry Sport Color Block Tee (style 8399) offers moisture-wicking capabilities.


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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:

American Apparel

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Augusta Sportswear

Blue Generation

Continental Clothing

Flexfit

Gildan

Holloway Sportwear

Pepco Poms

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