Jackets and Outerwear

Warm Up Your Sales With Outerwear and Jackets
October 7, 2022 at 11:38 am

Seasonal changes represent a big opportunity for distributors when it comes to branded merchandise. As the summer months wrap up and we say goodbye to warm weather, businesses and organizations are preparing their cool-weather campaigns. That means instead of umbrellas and coolers, they’re looking for scarves and fuzzy blankets. When it comes to branded apparel,…

Storm Creek Donates $34K+ in Merchandise to Big Brothers, Big Sisters Twin Cities
December 21, 2021 at 12:05 pm

Storm Creek, Eagan, Minnesota, donated more than $34,000 worth of merchandise—jackets, vests and other cold weather cozy items—to Big Brothers, Big Brothers Twin Cities for its Winter Picnic in Minneapolis on Saturday, Dec. 11. Seventy-six pairs of “Littles” and their “Bigs” celebrated winter with an afternoon of treats, activities, local pro sports team mascot visits,…

Storm Creek Transitions All Products to Eco-Made
October 14, 2021 at 9:51 am

Storm Creek, Eagan, Minn., announced this week that it has successfully reached its goal to transition all of its products to eco-made. Through its sustainable sourcing practices, every product in production is now being made with recycled fabrics and insulation from post-consumer waste, such as plastic bottles and sustainable components, and/or is Bluesign or Oeko-Tex…

New Gore-Tex Material Is Thinner, More Sustainable
October 6, 2021 at 11:44 am

W.L. Gore & Associates just developed a new Gore-Tex material that is thinner, but still waterproof, windproof and breathable. It's slated for a fall/winter 2022 release, and will be used by companies like Adidas, Arc’teryx, Salmon, Dakine and Patagonia...

Balancing Act: Promo Suppliers on Jackets and Outerwear Supply Chain, Buyer Trends
September 22, 2021 at 10:08 am

There are two big obstacles standing in the way of jackets and outerwear sales: a changing market still rebounding from the pandemic, and a shaky supply chain that’s making product pricier and harder to find. Let’s take a look at both of those challenges and explore some ways to address them...

Charles River Apparel Releases New Outerwear Made From Recycled Polyester
September 15, 2021 at 12:14 pm

Charles River Apparel, Sharon, Mass., has introduced two new outerwear styles that reflect its commitment to developing sustainable products: the Lithium Quilted Hooded Parka for women and Lithium Quilted Hooded Jacket for men, both made of 100% recycled polyester, an eco-friendly fabric made using the yarn of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. PET is a…