Athletic and Sportswear

Bodek and Rhodes Unveils the UltraClub Platinum Polo Collection
March 14, 2013

Bodek and Rhodes, a leading imprintable apparel distributor, has officially announced the debut of the UltraClub Platinum Polo Collection, a new penthouse-level niche of the oldest private-label in the industry, UltraClub. The new collection focuses on two distinct premium polo advances: uber-luxury fabric and revolutionary technology.

Hanes Launches Hanes4Education Adopt-a-School Program
March 13, 2013

Hanes Branded Printwear is encouraging decorators and promotional products distributors to get all of their customers involved with supporting K-8 schools through the Hanes4Education Adopt-a-School program. With Hanes4Education Adopt-a-School, all customers can designate their orders of Hanes T-shirts, sportshirts or fleece to benefit a K-8 school participating in the Box Tops for Education program.

Apparel Companies Settle Trademark Dispute
March 6, 2013

A Canadian apparel company has reached a $1 million settlement with Russell Brands and Fruit of the Loom in the relabeling and resale of Jerzees brand sportswear at stores in at least three states.

The agreement ends a dispute between Gildan Activewear Inc., based in Montreal, and the two companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Gildan must stop removing or altering Jerzees labels and tags and must destroy any stock of the sportswear. Gildan also will pay $50,000 in attorney's fees for the two companies.

Fore! Fashion!
March 1, 2013

From polo shirts to sports clubs, here is what to look for in golf apparel, where to look for clients, when to sell it, and how to imprint the goods.