January 01, 2006

GarmentGuide Adds Forum Area

GarmentGuide, the product locator Web site from IMPRESSIONS and EMB magazines, has opened a free discussion forum (http://www.garmentguide.com/bb) where users can help each other source hard-to-find items. Discussion topics on the forum include "Sources for Items," "Deals for Decorators," "What's Hot" and "Hard-to-Find Items." Registration for the forum is free. Visit GarmentGuide at http://www.garmentguide.com.

AA CEO Appears on 20/20

ABC news show "20/20" presented an in-depth interview with American Apparel CEO Dov Charney during its Friday, Dec. 2 episode, "The New Rich: Secrets, Strategies … and What You Can Learn." Charney discussed tips for business success and how he operates his American-based clothing company. Visit http://www.americanapparel.net/gallery/abc2020/qt.html to view the segment.

Direct2Shirt Offers Contract Printing

New Philadelphia, Ohio-based Direct2Shirt introduced a contract printing service to help digital direct-to-garment printers. The service allows printers to test the technology before they purchase it. Printers supply high-res artwork and specifications to Direct2Shirt, which will in turn print the design on a Gildan 2000 100% cotton shirt for a cost of $5.50 plus shipping. Visit www.direct2shirt.com.

Wickid Partners with Distributors

Cincinnati, Ohio-based TSC Apparel, Denver-based Imprints Wholesale and Petersburg, Va.-based Virginia T's will be adding Wickid Performance Co.'s moisture-wicking performance gear for 2006. The Raleigh, N.C.-based supplier's 2006 line will feature 16 performance styles. Visit www.wickidgear.com or contact Rich Norwalk at (919) 518-2426.

dunbrooke partners with reebok

Independence, Mo.-based Dunbrooke Apparel Corp. recently entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Canton, Mass.-based Reebok Intl. Ltd. The agreement grants Dunbrooke exclusive right to market the Reebok-branded apparel to promotional products distributors in the United States. The line will debut at trade shows in January 2006 and feature Reebok's Playdry moisture management technology. For more info, visit www.dunbrooke.com or www.reebok.com.

Madeira USA Launches Club Card

Madeira USA, Laconia, N.H., will launch the Madeira Club Card in January 2006. Customers can use the Club Cards, which are modeled after credit cards, to earn points toward bonus products and savings through rebate dollars. The cards will be mailed to Madeira USA customers early this year. For more info, visit www.madeira usa.com or call (800) 225-3001.

Holloway Partners with Hanes

Sidney, Ohio-based Holloway Sportswear Inc. has expanded its product line to include Hanes Beefy-T products for men and the Silver line for women. For more information, visit www.hollowayusa.com.

Sawgrass Acquires Rotech Digital

Mount Pleasant, S.C.-based Sawgrass Technologies Inc., a developer of digital printing technologies, recently acquired Rotech Digital, a major supplier of inks based in Ikast, Denmark. Rotech will continue to operate independently as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sawgrass and maintain its offices and staff in Denmark. To learn more, visit www.sawgrass.com.

McArthur Towels Sold Back to Family

Baraboo, Wisc.-based McArthur Towels has been sold back to the McArthur family after six years of ownership by Magnet LLC and Action Performance. Gregg McArthur has been named president and CEO and Neil Mattson will serve as vice president and COO. For more information, visit www.mcarthur-towels.com or call (800) 356-9168.

SourceSubstrates Debuts Bulk Fabrics

SourceSubstrates, North Charleston, S.C. recently unveiled its new bulk performance fabrics for sublimation and other digital applications. The company also recently moved into its new corporate offices located on the historic Charleston Naval Base in a fully renovated naval warehouse in North Charleston, S.C. Visit www.sourcesubstrates.com.

Global Distributes for Tropical Graphics

Florida-based Global Sublimation Ink recently signed on as an authorized ArTainium UV distributor for Tropical Graphics LLC, a subsidiary of Sawgrass Technologies. Global Sublimation will offer dye sublimation inks and systems to customers throughout Florida and South America.