The Impressions Product Guide

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	September 8, 2009 • Vol. 6, No. 16


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Outstanding Outerwear
As the temperature and leaves begin to change with the new season, so do jacket trends. This year, soft-shell construction, year-round usability and high-tech features are in high demand. To see the latest outerwear styles, check out the following product guide.

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The Ladies’ Endurance (style 0537DK) from TSC Apparel has three-layer bonded construction: Teflon-coating onsoft-shell exterior wtih micro-fleece interior. Available in sizes S-2X in two fashionable colors. A men’s style also is available.

The Rockford by Tri-Mountain (style 6825) is a new heavyweight soft shell jacket featuring three-layer construction. A stretch outer shell of 88% polyester/12% Lycra spandex is bonded to 9.3-ounce anti-pilling Sherpa fleece.

Tonix's STARTER (style 988) is made from 100% SoftCool performance fabric. It features contrast color blocking design on sleeves and underarm, raglan sleeves and fleece lined body. Sizes S-4XL come in seven color combinations.

The Stormtech Epsilon H2Xtreme from S&S Activewear is made of 95% ripstop nylon /5% Lycra spandex. It has a full-length inner draft flap with waterproof front zippers, laminated and bonded cuff tabs and laser-cut left arm pocket with waterproof zipper.

Royal Apparel's fleece jacket (style RA 21051 ORG) is made from 100% super heavyweight organic cotton. It has full front zipper, set-on sleeve, ribbed knit cuffs, ribbed knit bottom band, drawstring hood and pouch pockets. Sizes
S-4XL come in natural night, bark, and ocean.

River's End Trading Co. offers Columbia Sportwear jackets. Women’s Falmouth II (style 3094 ) and Men’s City Trek II (style 5416 ) each have 100% nylon shell and microfleece lining. Men's sizes S-3XL and women's sizes XS-2XL.

McCreary's Tees offers this 5.3-oz. peached microfiber shell jacket with fleece-lined body (style OB5517). Bi-swing back design for freedom of movement. Left-chest passport pocket keeps clean appearance after embroidery. Five color combinations available in sizes S-3XL.

Ladies French Terry Full Zip Vest (style 3657) from L.A. T Sportswear is available in 6 colors. Made of 8 oz. 60/40 cotton/pol, it is softly shaped for a feminine fit. Also features coverstitching throughout and side rib inserts for ease of movement. Ladies sizes S - 2X.

The hooded fleece blanket from Kideapolis Inc. features a hood, pockets and Velcro neck tab. The blanket rolls into the hood, with the neck tab serving as a handle for easy carrying. Sizes to fit from toddlers to the tallest parents.

Jerzees Nylon Packable Jacket (style J500) is 2.8-oz. 100% crinkle nylon. Hooded design packs into the front zip pocket. It has double needle tailoring with back-neck locker loop, quarter zip front placket and covered elastic cuffs.

The Cheyenne (style 5020) from Imprints Wholesale has a shell made from 100% cotton, 12-oz. quarry-washed boulder cloth canvas. It features diamond-quilted, brushed tricot lining. Sizes S-4X and in severa colors.

Dunbrooke Adult Compass Packable Jacket (style 8006) from Heritage Sportswear is made of polyester 210T ripstop taffeta with a water-resistant coating. It features half-zip front, two pockets, hood with drawstring and elastic cuffs.

The Crossfire Dark Oxford (style 7033) from Dri Duck Traders is constructed of 11-oz.. Powerfleece, a 80/20 cotton/poly blend. It has a textured thermal lining, articulated elbows, triple needle stitching and three-piece hood.

Dalco Athletic microfiber baseball/softball umpire jacket (style D290) has a quarter-zip front and shoulder inserts. The cuffs and waistband are made of rib knit in the same color as the jacket. It comes in black or navy in sizes ranging from medium up to 4X.

The Cullinz Creek Varsity-Black (style 2000) ahs a shell of 24-oz.. 85% wool and sheepskin leather arms. Hidden 36-inch zipper gives embroidery access to back, chest sleeve tops. . Sizes S-4XL, Talls LT-4XLT. Ladies and Youth sizes S-XL.

This 100% combed cotton Men’s Distressed Vintage Washed MOTO Jacket (style N63) from Continental Clothing Company USA L.L.C. lends itself well to vintage-effect printing and will enhance distressed print designs. In pigment-dyed black or white.

A 100% nylon coach's windbreaker (style CAH) from Cobra Caps offers a water-repellent shell with breathable meshed broadcloth lining. Sizes
S-3XL are available in black, cardinal, dark green, maroon, navy, royal, yellow.

Barry T. Chouinard Inc. offers this women’s full-zip hoodie sweat shirt jacket (style 1598) in 12 colors. It’s made of 8-oz.., 80/20 cotton/polyester fleece and features a single-ply hood with matching drawstring and a metal zipper with a fashion pull.

The La Brea Piped Jacket from Canvas (style 3710) is a stylized track jacket. This cadet model is made of 7.5-oz.. preshrunk and laundered 100% cotton with contrast piping and center front YKK zipper. Size S-2XL available in six color combinations.

The Arctic Thermal (style 132) by Camber Sportswear has a 12.5-oz. shell with 6.5 oz. lining, both of 50/50 cotton/poly. Drawstring hood with brass eyelets, set-in sleeves and pouch pockets. Sizes S-6XL in stock in 10 colors, including high visibility lime or blaze orange.

The UltraClub Trail Winds Jacket from Bodek and Rhodes is waterproof and windproof. This lightweight style offers the comfort of a three-season jacket. Available in coordinating men’s and ladies’ models (styles 8475 and 8476) only at BodekandRhodes.com.

Bella’s Velour Hooded Sweatshirt (style 7807) is made of plush velour fabric. It has set-in long sleeves and a comfortable contoured fit. Available colors include black, midnight, mocha and pale pink. Sizes S-2XL.

Beimar, Inc.'s fleece jacket with contrast hoodie and drawstring (style AZF1027) is made of 10-oz. 80/20 cotton/polyester fabric that's pre-washed for soft hand. Sizes XS-4XL available in black/gold, black/scarlet, brown/gold, black/new orange.

Men’s technical jacket (style M4002) by Alo features a water-resistant polyester microfiber bonded with fleece lining. Reverse full zipper with fold-over collar zip guard to block wind and moisture. Drop tail hem. Sizes S-2XL available in black, navy and slate.

The heavy-duty wind- and water-resistant jacket Sailcloth Jacket from Outer Banks (style 5510) is make of 70% cotton/30% nylon oxford shell with 100% cotton poplin lining. Left-chest passport pockets gives a clean interior appearance after embroidery.


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