The Impressions Product Guide

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	April 21, 2009 • Vol. 6, No. 7


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Tune In to Teamwear
In these daunting economic times, even team sports are feeling the crunch. While it's true that participation remains healthy, the dollars-per-player spent on decorated apparel has dropped along with consumers' disposable income. As the team business landscape continues to change, here's a look at what's being worn.

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Royal Apparel’s grande raglan jersey (style 6054) is cut bigger to fit a 48-inch chest. It’s made of 6.1-ounce ring-spun, combed cotton and features Lycra spandex in the rib trims. Sizes M-6XL come in an array of colors.

Varsity Full Custom football uniforms from A4 come in up to 176 different color combinations in both adult and youth sizes.

The Champion Double-Dry Elevation T-shirt (style T2052) from Alpha Shirt Co. is made of 5.4-ounce 100% polyester twill interlock. It has a self-fabric collar and neck tape and an anti-microbial finish.

The Ladies Wicking Mesh Powerhouse Jersey (style 527) and matching short (style 917) from Augusta Sportswear are made of 100% polyester wicking mesh. Both are available in several team combination colors. These styles also are available in youth sizes.

The UltraClub Cool-N-Dry Sport Performance Interlock Crew (style 8420) form Bodek and Rhodes is made with moisture-wicking fabric to keep its wearer feeling fresh.

Champion’s Pieced Mesh Baseball Jersey is a split-button placket jersey with raglan sleeves made of 6.7-ounce polyester interlock, and 5.6-ounce polyester textured mesh. Style T2207 has pieced shoulder inserts and side panels, and double-needle stitching on sleeves and bottom hem.

The Women’s TeamPro Jacket and Pant (styles 5954 and 5958) from Charles River Apparel are featherweight and made of wind- and water-resistant Softex polyester lined with mesh and nylon and sewn with reinforced seams. Both are available in women’s sizes XS–2XL in many colors.

Gotkeys Spiritwear has a full selection of athletic-fit tops, from halters to classic polos.

Heritage Sportswear presents Majestic’s pro-style baseball pant. Made from 100% medium-weight double-knit polyester, it has a brass zipper fly with double-snap closure, welted set-in back pocket, double knees and graded inseam lengths.

Pizzazz Performance Wear’s Intensity Uniform Shell (style UT55) is made from 100% double-knit polyester. It has a V-neck uniform shell, half-moon back design and three-stripe braided trim with white sparkle. Adult sizes S-2XL come in several colors.

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.

The Badger Pro Mesh Game short from McCreary’s Tees is available with either a 7-inch inseam (style 7207) or a 9-inch inseam (style 7209). Both are made from 3-ounce 100% polyester with a tricot lining and covered elastic waistband with draw cord.

Kavio’s Juniors Vintage Wash Ringer tee (style 0376-000) features contrast-color binding on the neck and sleeves. It comes in eight colors in sizes S-XL.

Nike brand men’s microfaille jacket (style 18245) and mesh-lined pant (style 18237) from River’s End Trading Co. are made from 100% polyester dobby outer shell with 100% polyester warp-knit mesh lining. Both are available in navy/white, gray/black and black/silver in men’s sizes S-2XL.

SanMar presents the Sport-Tek Ladies Tricot Track Jacket and Pants (styles LST90 and LPST91). With athletic-inspired colorblocking, a contoured fit and flatlock stitching throughout, the track jacket is made from super-soft 100% nylon tricot. It’s paired with the Tricot Track Pants for whisper-quiet wear.

Sierra Pacific presents the Rawlings brand short-sleeve flatback polyester mesh athletic shirt. Featuring patented Pro Dri moisture-wicking technology, it has a crew-neck opening, contrast overlock stitching and hemmed sleeves. It’s available in seven color combinations in men’s sizes S-3XL.

S&S Activewear presents Augusta’s 50% cotton/50% polyester knit jersey. It features a contrast color 1x1 rib-knit V-neck collar. Sizes S-2XL come in a range of colors.

The Tri-Blend Short Sleeve Track Shirt (style TR401) from American Apparel is made of 50% polyester/25% cotton/25% rayon, and is ideal for screen printing. Sizes XS-2XL come in six athletic colors.

The spiritwear Practice Line is brand new from Boxercraft. It features six mix-and-match tops and bottoms made from 6.5-ounce 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex. Items featured in the line include leggings, practice short, practice pant, sports bra, practice cami and practice jacket.

Beimar Inc.’s Adult Unisex Contrast Full-Zip Hoodie (style AZF1027) is made from 10-ounce 80% cotton/20% polyester. It is pre-shrunk and pre-washed. Sizes XS-4XL come in four combination colors.

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 Hawthorne Baseball Tee (style 3000) from Canvas is made from 3.5-ounce 100% cotton. Sizes S-2XL come in a variety of colors.

Barry T. Chouinard Inc.’s raglan-sleeve baseball jersey (style 7066) is made from 5.6-ounce 100% cotton and features traditional contrasting colors on the collar and sleeves. Sizes S-2XL come in six color combinations.

The Reebok PlayDry Ladies’ Polo with Buttonless Placket (style 7403) from Dunbrooke is made of 6-ounce 92% polyester/8% Lycra spandex. It is machine washable. Sizes XS-4XL come in navy, red and black.

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.

Dyenomite’s hand-dyed ringer tees are made from 100% cotton. These are available in more than a dozen different dye patterns and more than 50 colors.

TSC Apparel offers the In Your Face Apparel Ref Line. Ref items are all made from a polyester/Lycra spandex blend and are available in sizes S-2XL. In addition, these garments are made in the United States.

The X100 and X101 from Cap America are unstructured, six-panel caps made from 100% flat cotton twill with plastic-snap closures. Both come in eight colors.

Holloway Sportswear’s new basketball uniforms are available for men (style 4052) and women (style 4352). The men’s style, left, is called Dunbar and the women’s Liberty style is show on the right. Men’s sizes S-3XL and women’s sizes XS-2XL are available in a wide range of colors.

Eco-Film Mesh from Imprintables Warehouse is an environmentally friendly digital cutter material made of polyurethane. It is pressure sensitive and easy to weed, according to the company. It comes in five colors.

Style 23-890 from Otto Intl. Inc. is made from 100% organic cotton and features a sandwich visor and contrasting eyelets. It’s available in six color combinations.

Siser North America offers EasyWeed Electric, a new CAD-material with electrifying special effects. It comes in 13 colors, and has a pressure-sensitive carrier and is easy to weed, according to the company.

The Fastbreak Shooter Shirt (style 179) from Pennant Sportswear has moisture-wicking and anti-microbial properties. Sizes S-4XL come in 11 team colors.

The Hockey Hoodie (style SA104) from Sportco is an 11-ounce sweatshirt that can be decorated in a variety of different ways. Sizes XS-3XL come in seven colors.

The Flexfit/Yupoong Pro-formance Cap is made from 97% polyester/3% Lycra spandex. It is a lightweight, mid-profile style that comes in sizes S-XL in several colors.

The Force (Style 622) from Tri-Mountain is made of 5-ounce 100% polyester. It is constructed with a half-moon yoke back, square bottom and open cuffs. Sizes S-6XLT come in an array of team colors.

Tonix Corp. offers the Starter (style 988), a zip-up jacket made from 100% SoftCool performance fabric. It features two side pockets, raglan sleeves, fleece-line body and more. Sizes S-4XL come in many colors.

The Harriton Sport T-shirt (style M320) from Broder Bros. is made from 4.1-ounce 100% polyester and features moisture-wicking and anti-microbial capabilities.

Paramount Apparel’s cap is made from Performance Ptech fabric that offers anti-microbial and moisture-wicking properties. It has a Velcro adjustable backstrap.

Universal Transfers stocks number transfers in more than 70 two-color combinations in 4-, 6- and 8-inch styles. The company also offers 17 one-color numbers.

Wolfmark offers an entire line of sports-themed ties.

Style 5508 from Philadelphia Rapid Transit Headwear features a reflective trim and has a moisture-wicking sweatband. It comes with a Velcro closure.

Easy Print Screen Printed Numbers from Transfer Express enable decorators to decorate a team uniform with a heat press. The company offers a range of number styles in many popular athletic colors in one- and two-color options.

The Flexfit/Yupoong Pro-formance Cap (style 6580) from Sportsman Cap Network is a moisture-wicking style that features a mid-profile and matching undervisor. Seven colors are available in two fitted sizes.


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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:

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Blue Generation

Continental Clothing

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Gildan

Holloway Sportwear

Pepco Poms

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