The Impressions Product Guide

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	August 7, 2007 • Vol. 4, No. 15


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Fall Into Fleece!
With the end of summer right around the corner, it's time to stock up on cold-weather garments your customers will want for the first chilly football game of fall. While fleece has discarded its status as a winter-only product, it still reigns as a cozy fabric your clients demand during the colder seasons. Check out the following guide featuring the latest 35 styles of fleecewear.

This women's crew neck (style 562W) from Jerzees is made from Nublend, an 8-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece, and is specially tailored for women with its relaxed waistband and cuffs, seamless body and narrow ribbed set-on collar.

Made from 8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece, these Boxercraft hoodies are available in adult sizes S-2XL and youth S-L. Style V40 is offered in a variety of patterns.

Denali Introduces Performance Safety Apparel

Tajima USA Showcases Embroidery and Screen Printing Trends

Atlantic Coast Cotton's Tommy Hilfiger Colin crew neck is made from 100% cotton sueded French rib and features an open-hemmed bottom and cuffed sleeves. Sizes S-3XL come in several classic colors.

Gildan's Ultra Cotton Crew from Staton features 2x1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and collar and is constructed of 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece. Sizes S-2XL come in an array of colors.

This 10.5-ounce 100% cotton sweatshirt from Barry T. Chouinard offers a drawstring hood and features rib-knit cuffs and waistband. Generously sized for maximum mobility, style 1563 is available in sizes S-3XL in numerous colors.

Pre-laundered for minimal shrinkage, this 100% cotton fleece track jacket (style 295FL) from California Basics is lightweight and features a slim fit with contrast piping on the front and back. Sizes S-2XL come in black, navy, brown and red.

Brand new for 2007, this thermal-lined fleece hoodie from Royal Apparel is made from 11-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. Style RA10053 features pouch pockets plus set-on cuffs and bottom band. Sizes S-4XL come in black and gray.

Sierra Pacific Apparel's classic full-zip vest (style 3010) is made from the company's signature anti-pill polyester fleece and has a sturdy nylon zipper and convertible collar. Sizes S-6XL come in many colors.

Constructed of 8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester, Hanes' fleece pant (style W550) sits slightly below the natural waist for feminine styling and features an encased elastic waistband. Sizes S-3XL come in six colors.

Made in the United States from 100% organic cotton, this fleece crew neck by S.O.S. From Texas features double-needle stitched hems and comes in a creamy, natural color. Adult sizes S-2XL are offered.

This 3.5-inch wide headband (style 4565) from Aprons Etc. is made from 13-ounce polyester fleece and comes in red, royal, black, navy, purple, forest green, heather gray and athletic gold.

Featuring anti-pilling properties, the Instinct (style 7250) microfleece jacket from Tri-Mountain is made from 5.2-ounce 100% polyester and comes in sizes XS-4XL in various color combinations.

The Flex Fleece unisex hoodie from American Apparel (style RSAMT497) is made from 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece and features a kangaroo pocket and ribbed waistband and cuffs. Sizes XS-XL come in peppered gray.

Bella's fleece raglan hoodie (style 7007) is made from 7.5-ounce preshrunk 100% cotton and features a feminine cut. Sizes S-2XL come in several classic and fashion colors.

Made from anti-pilling 13.75-ounce 100% polyester fleece, Bodek and Rhodes' UltraClub Iceberg pullover (style 8480) features elasticized cuffs and nylon-reinforced side-seam pockets. Sizes S-4XL come in an array of colors.

The Adirondack pullover from Charles River Apparel is made from 14.75-ounce anti-pill Loftex fleece. Style 9501 is available in adult sizes S-3XL in several colors. Youth sizes are also offered.

Reebok's heavyweight hooded pullover from Dunbrooke Apparel Corp. features set-in sleeves and a double-ply self-fabric lined hood. Made from 10-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece, style 7413 is machine washable and available in sizes S-2XL.

Made from 12-ounce 45% recycled polyester/55% virgin polyester, this eco-friendly fleece gondola jacket (style 6085) from Eco Apparel features four-way stretch breathable insets and a self-fabric chin guard.

S&S Activewear's Stormtech Polaris H2X jacket is made from 100% polyester fleece and features a breathable waterproof membrane and mesh lining. It has zippered hand warmer pockets and an adjustable drawcord hem. Style 81948 comes in sizes S-2XL.

A brand new Kavio style, this 60% cotton/40% polyester zip hoodie (style 0313-000) features raw edges with reverse cover stitching and a contrasting 2x1 rib side panel. Junior sizes S-XL come in nine colors.

MV Sport's 100% polyester Therma fleece vest features anti-pilling properties and on-seam zipper pockets. Style 5002 comes in sizes S-2XL.

Hand dyed from fiber-reactive dyes, these Twisted Designs Inc. sweatshirts are made from 100% cotton. Colors will not bleed or fade out, according to the company.

Style 6048 from WinnerMate Sportswear is constructed from 100% microfleece and features heavy-duty zippers. This mesh-lined jacket comes in sizes S-3XL in five colors.

Sportco's hooded sweatshirt (style SA106) is made from 10.5-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. It features a smaller fit for women and is available in several feminine colors. Sizes S-3XL are available.

Constructed with a snap-front closure, this Kiddy Kats fleece hooded jacket (style 685) from Valtex is made from 7.25-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester. Sizes 2T, 4T and 5/6 come in six colors.

The Tultex 8-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester full-zip jacket (Style 0331TC) from TSC Apparel features a 100% cotton hood and matching flat draw cord. Sizes XS-3XL come in black and white.

Made from Vantek 100% polyester microfiber fleece, this women's pullover (style 3186) from Vantage Apparel features open-hemmed cuffs and bottom plus a bicep zip pocket for storing a cell phone or MP3 player. Sizes XS-3XL come in three colors.

Constructed of 9.3-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester, this Badger Sport hooded pullover (style 1280) from Imprints Wholesale features Lycra spandex-reinforced cuffs and waistband, and a front pouch pocket. Sizes S-4XL come in four color combinations.

The Best sweatshirt (style 1630R) from Fruit of the Loom is made from 8-ounce 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece and is label free. It features double-needle coverstitching on the collar, armholes and bottom band. Sizes S-3XL are available in 19 colors.

Featuring a self-fabric zippered collar and single-needle topstitching, the Page & Tuttle 9.2-ounce fleece pullover (style 90899) from Premium Wear Inc. comes in sizes S-3XL in a variety of colors.

Made from 12-ounce 90% cotton/10% polyester, Camber Sportswear's Cross-Knit sweatshirt features set-in sleeves, body side panels and a pouch pocket. Sizes S-6XLT come in an array of colors.

The Velocity pullover (style 2495) from Holloway Sportswear is made from 9-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester and features a full fit and a tri-color design with raised piping. Sizes 2XS-3XL come in many classic and fashion colors.

Wolfmark's gloves are specially designed with an outside zipper for easy embroidery access. Several classic colors are offered in one size fits most.

Made from a heavy 11-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece, Savi's hooded pullover features a kangaroo pouch, rib-knit sleeves, matching neck twill tape and double-needle stitching.

With a unique three-piece hood, this 10-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester Super 10 hoodie from White Mountain Traders comes in youth size S through adult 4XL in 17 colors.

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5/15/07 Corporate wear

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11/30/06 Home décor

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10/19/06 Baby wear

9/21/06 Heat presses

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8/24/06 Stock designs & graphics

8/10/06 Outerwear

7/13/06 Fleece

6/29/06 Promotional products

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3/23/06 Manual and automatic presses

2/23/06 Digital decorating

12/15/05 Year in review

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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.

No Sweat! All-Season Fleece
A new breed of fleece — with lighter-weight fabrications — is shedding the category’s winter-only status and increasing sales year round.

The Fundamentals of Fleece
With autumn blowing in, embroidery is everywhere, from football jackets to fleece sweatshirts to bleacher blankets. Mastering embroidery on fleece can add profitable sales to your third- and fourth-quarter numbers.

Freestyle Fleece
Buoyed by steadily increasing fleece sales, suppliers have unveiled a host of offerings in a variety of fabrics with increasingly smooth, decoration-friendly finishes.

Don't Get Fleeced with Fleece!
Fleece is one of the imprinted apparel industry's hottest fabrics. From souvenir shirts to athletic uniforms to club gear, fleece has become a part of our everyday lives.

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