Athletic and Sportswear
December 3, 2015 at 3:54 pm
The screen printing machine at the Strawberry Patch in Ankeny, Iowa, is working overtime to produce T-shirts heralding the Iowa Hawkeye’s historic 12-0 season. More than half the T-shirt and novelty store’s sales right now are Hawkeye related. “Now we are waiting patiently to see about a bowl game,” said Jeff Kirschbaum, president of Strawberry…
December 2, 2015 at 6:09 pm
If you’re a high school with an American Indian mascot, Adidas AG will pay you to switch. The world’s second-largest maker of sporting goods recently announced a nationwide initiative to provide financial assistance and design resources to any U.S. high school open to a change. The company said there are roughly 2,000 schools that have…
December 2, 2015 at 6:02 pm
Your kid wants an Ohio State University (OSU) football jersey for Christmas, specifically a replica of one worn by All-American defensive end Joey Bosa. One problem: OSU does not sell that jersey. Option B: Purchase a knockoff Bosa “97” jersey from an online outlet, likely based in China. But that apparel is counterfeit and not…
December 2, 2015 at 5:40 pm
Bolingbrook, Illinois-based S&S Activewear recently announced the addition of a fourth warehouse in the Kansas City metro area, complementing its existing locations in Bolingbrook, Ill.; Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; and Robbinsville, N.J. The new location will operate under the S&S Activewear brand and create 200 new jobs in the area. Opening in the spring of…
December 2, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Trimark Powered by Leed's, a division of promotional products supplier Polyconcept North America based in New Kensington, Pa., has created a new website that makes it easier for distributors to find, decorate and sell apparel. The site now features: A new layout, menu and navigation system More educational pages with information about product categories, decoration options, brands, special…
December 1, 2015 at 3:31 pm
Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters loves it. Outdoorsman staple Dick’s Sporting Goods loves it. Your local Target loves it. And, you probably love it too. No, I’m not talking about athleisure wear, although the love in that space continues to grow and thrive. This time, I’m talking about college and sports team-branded apparel. Nothing is…
November 25, 2015 at 6:08 pm
Among shorter men, it’s called the “tailor tax”: the extra $15 to $25 or more required to get alterations on a new item of clothing. Why? Because for the estimated one in three American men who stand 5’8” or under, clothing typically doesn’t fit properly off the rack. If this is news to average and…
November 25, 2015 at 6:03 pm
J. America Wholesale Blanks, Fowlerville, Michigan, recently announced its new line release and catalog for Fall 2015 through Fall 2016. It has added 12 new styles this fall. There are a few notable highlights. The Game Day Jersey is now available in 10 new colors, including “black glitter,” and four tie-dye colors. All colors are…
November 25, 2015 at 4:39 pm
Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced the filing of a lawsuit against a West Chester, Pennsylvania-based sports apparel company that alleges the company failed to deliver prepaid shirts that changed color in response to body heat. The alleged actions are in violation of the business’s Internet crowdfunding financing agreement with financial backers. The office's Bureau…
November 19, 2015 at 4:57 pm
A group of Georgetown University student-athletes have voiced their opinions on sweatshop conditions by covering the Nike logos on their sneakers with tape. Georgetown has a partnership with Nike, which means that athletes usually are seen wearing Nike or Jordan branded…
