Promo Apparel

Turns Out Impeachment Is Good for the T-shirt Business (On Both Sides)
October 4, 2019 at 2:17 pm

The concept of impeachment is proving beneficial to the T-shirt business, with both sides of the political aisle getting in on the fervor by launching their own impeachment-related tees. State branches of the GOP are selling one, while Rashida Tlaib, the Democratic rep from Michigan, is selling another...

Apparel Companies Fight Amazon Over Counterfeit Products
October 2, 2019 at 11:41 am

Just like it has for just about every other industry under the sun, Amazon has disrupted the apparel marketplace by implementing its own lines of clothing, features and manufacturing processes. But third-party apparel sellers are still causing Amazon some headaches, especially as counterfeit products slip through the cracks. This is something we've seen at similarly…

Will Smith's Fresh Prince Merch and Apparel Line Is Kind of Genius
October 2, 2019 at 10:40 am

Will Smith is one of those guys who seems to have transcended humanity and become a cultural institution. He's made hit TV shows, chart-topping albums and summer blockbusters, and even worked as a genie that one time. Still, Smith is probably best known for "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," which is how most people…

Charles River Apparel Announces Additional Building Location
October 2, 2019 at 10:04 am

Charles River Apparel has secured a long-term lease for additional space in Sharon, Mass., to support its business growth. The new space is strategically located next to its corporate headquarters, and will provide additional warehouse, office and showroom space, allowing for a Charles River Campus setting. The company also plans to use the new space…

Philadelphia Eagles Fan Designs and Sells T-shirts Commemorating His Own Viral Moment
September 30, 2019 at 2:06 pm

Following a Philadelphia Eagles loss to the Detroit Lions, diehard fan Hakim Laws—fresh off saving children from a house fire—called out Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor in a local news interview. His comments quickly went viral, with Laws creating T-shirts and sweatshirts commemorating the micro-moment...

HYOU Frequently Asked Questions
September 30, 2019 at 2:06 pm

Tell us why you selected this category. How does your business/these products best fit within the category? We lit-rally can’t even contain our excitement with the brand new SnugZ USA apparel line, HYOU. Our completely customizable, full-color imprints turn your brand into wearable art. Backpacks, tees, hoodies—you name it. With a 10-day production time and…

Rise of the Supplier One-Stop Shop (and What It Means for the Promo Industry)
September 30, 2019 at 12:34 pm

As the promo industry continues to consolidate, the one-stop-shop supplier model appears to be the future. What does it mean for distributors—and for everyone else? We talked to suppliers on both sides of the model to see how it's reshaping the way they do business, and checked in with a few distributors for their thoughts...

S&S Activewear Opens Most Sustainable Distribution Center in Its Network
September 30, 2019 at 11:39 am

S&S Activewear has relocated its operations from its 450,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Bolingbrook, Ill., to a brand new, 750,000 sq. ft., sustainability-focused distribution center in nearby Lockport. This new facility will expand the company’s Midwest footprint by 300,000 sq. ft. and bring its nationwide total to 3.5 million sq. ft. S&S designed the…

Are Those No-Wash T-shirts Worth It?
September 25, 2019 at 1:06 pm

Laundry is a pretty tedious task. The washing, the sorting, the folding, the hanging. That's not even taking into account those of us who have to walk 15 miles in the snow, uphill both ways, to the closest laundromat! Wouldn't it just be easier if we never had to wash our clothes again? Yes, it…