The Impressions Product Guide

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	June 16, 2009 • Vol. 6, No. 11


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Workwear manufacturers recognize that companies don’t just want employees to simply look clean and polished — they also want them to feel comfortable while presenting a professional image. Check out our guide to work apparel for service industry employees.

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Wrinkle-free oxfords from Pine Island Sportswear are made of a durable 60% cotton/40% polyester blend. Oxfords are available in both long- and short-sleeve styles, and feature left-chest pockets and button-down collars. Sizes S-4XL come in more than 16 fashionable colors.

Blazers-R-Us offers men’s, women’s and children’s blazers in several basic, designer and custom colors.

Wolfmark offers completely custom vests in either polyester or silk and in both men’s and women’s sizes. Minimum order is 100 pieces.

The Zip Fly Tunic from At Work Uniforms is constructed of 100% microfiber polyester. It features a sophisticated look, fly front hidden placket, contrast trim cuffs and neck line, and action back for ease of movement.

CAD-PRINTZ digital transfers from Stahls’ Id Direct are ideal for decorating service apparel. CAD-PRINTZ can be used as full-color, photorealistic custom logos that feature the ease of a single application. In addition, they are guaranteed to not crack or peel.

Tri-Mountain’s twill button-down shirt is made of 5.5-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester. The men’s Ambassador (style 720) has a full-size chest pocket with hidden inner pen pocket. Tri-Mountain also offers a women’s companion garment, the Consultant (style 712).

The men’s fitted Greenwich Tee (style 3001) from Canvas is constructed of 3.5-ounce 100% combed, ring-spun cotton. Sizes S-2XL come in 17 fashion-forward colors.

Barry T. Chouinard Inc. offers this 5.4-ounce 100% ring-spun cotton tee. It features a ribbed collar with set-in sleeves and shoulder-to-shoulder taping. Adult sizes S-3XL come in 30 colors.

The Camille Tissue Tee (style 8414) from Bella is a semi-sheer T-shirt with a feminine silhouette. It’s made of 3-ounce 100% cotton, and is available in sizes S-2XL in black, chocolate, midnight, soft pink and white.

Royal Apparel’s tee (style RA5051) is constructed of 4.4-ounce preshrunk, ring-spun and combed cotton. It offers a tailored fit, and features side seams, self-fabric shoulder-to-shoulder taping, and double-needle stitched sleeve and bottom hems. Sizes S-3XL come in 23 colors.

The Alo short-sleeve polo (style W1003) offers side mesh panels for breathability. It also features dry-wicking and antimicrobial capabilities. Women’s Sizes XS-2XL come in six combination colors.

USAprons offers these chef wear styles. The double-breasted unisex coats are made of 65% polyester/35% cotton twill. The chef’s hat comes in one size with a Velcro closure.


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Styled to Serve Service uniform manufacturers offer styles, cuts, performance qualities and colors to satisfy end users of all types.	Workwear Waves Goodbye to Outdated Styles Identity branding, technological innovations and flattering fits top the trends for uniforms and workwear.

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 Sportswear

Pepco Poms

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