Awareness

How to Help Orlando a T-shirt at a Time
June 22, 2016 at 4:59 pm

In this industry, we know the power of a T-shirt. We know how many impressions they provide—and how effective those impressions can be. A shirt donning a slogan in support of Orlando combats the hate that caused this tragedy and unites us all in support of our fellow man...

8 Ways to Wear Red, White and Blue on Memorial Day
May 25, 2016 at 3:06 pm

The unofficial start of summer is here—Memorial Day. Whether you have a barbecue, parade or beach day planned, you'll definitely want to sport U.S. flag apparel. Here are some products that can inspire you to show your U.S. pride and honor those who've died while serving our country...

Adult Coloring Books: Much More than Pretty Colors
May 3, 2016 at 6:09 pm

Adult coloring books have become a bit of a phenomenon recently. Adult coloring books may be good for more than just a fun way to pass the time. Some people have used coloring as real therapy. But is it as effective as some people think?

The Wrap: Old Navy to Sell Stain-resistant White Pants, American Apparel and Postmate Collaborate for Delivery Service
March 23, 2016 at 4:14 pm

Old Navy is launching stain-resistant white jeans; American Apparel is partnering with Postmate for a clothing delivery service; H&M will have an affordable and eco-friendly wedding dress collection next month; a Kentucky-based organization is selling Easter tees to raise money for orphans and widows; and swim leggings now exist thanks to Target: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…

Malaysian High Court Calls T-shirt a Security Threat
February 26, 2016 at 6:37 pm

A Malaysian High Court upheld a government order claiming a certain T-shirt is a national security threat. The shirts say "Bersih 4," which is the name of an anti-government demonstration that took place in the Malaysian capital city Kuala Lampur last August.…

H&M Gives 1M Euros in Prizes for Eco-friendly Ideas
February 25, 2016 at 4:52 pm

H&M is making an effort to create a more environmentally conscious apparel industry by rewarding startups with 1 million euros (approximately $1,102,695) in prize money for technological innovations that benefit the sustainable-apparel landscape. According to Fashion Times, the H&M Conscious Foundation—an independent organization to create positive change—hosted…

Alliance Rubber Company Receives ISO Quality Certification
January 19, 2016 at 4:44 pm

Alliance Rubber Company, Hot Springs, Ark., recently received International Standards Organization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification, which addresses various aspects of quality management. The standards provide guidance and tools to ensure products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality consistently is improved. The ISO 9001:2008 certification, with a design and development exclusion, is an internationally…

Carolina Panthers Promote 'Purrbacca' T-shirt for a Cause
December 29, 2015 at 4:15 pm

Carolina Panthers stars, such as Cam Newton and Greg Olson, have been sporting a "Star Wars"-themed Panthers tee. Dapper Ink sold the shirt, which depicts the Panthers' logo as Chewbacca (aka Purrbacca), and all proceeds went toward the HEARTest Yard, a family…

Transformable Water Bottle Supports Clean-Drinking-Water Projects
December 28, 2015 at 3:46 pm

Replacing single-use drink containers with a reusable bottle not only cuts down on trash and problems like plastic pollution in the ocean, but it also reduces the amount of new resources and energy needed for the manufacturing process. The water bottle company Dopper is taking that concept a…