T-shirts and Tanks
February 17, 2016 at 4:20 pm
MetaWare, a Fairfax, Virginia-based apparel business started by Marci Zaroff and Cas Shiver, uses seaweed-based inks in T-shirts. The seaweed-based ink, called SeaInk, uses a seaweed-derived base without the use of chemicals, like PVC, resins or binders. According to Ecouterre, seaweed-based inks not only have environmental benefits, they…
February 11, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Some might say that the most exciting part of a sporting event is when the T-shirt cannon rolls out onto the court/field. However, the Queensland, Australia, police doesn't share our love for promotional items being launched via ballistic devices. According…
February 10, 2016 at 7:03 pm
Designer sues metal band Anthrax over sweatshirt design, Burberry sues J.C. Penney Co. for using its well-known pattern, the Super Bowl proved a win for apparel, changes are coming to New York Fashion Week, Levi Strauss Co. introduces two new themed apparel collections, and Old Navy hits its biggest sales slump: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
February 5, 2016 at 6:42 pm
CustomInk, Fairfax, Va., has acquired Represent, a Los Angeles-based online merchandise company. According to TechCrunch, CustomInk acquired Represent for close to $100 million in a cash and stock deal. Represent, founded in 2014, allows users to create and sell apparel and accessories similarly to how CustomInk does. What sets Represent apart is that it works…
February 4, 2016 at 6:35 pm
This year, the University of Alabama football team won its 16th NCAA National Championship. Naturally, some used "Sweet 16" to commemorate the win, but you won't see any official Alabama merchandise with that phrase. That's because "Sweet 16"…
February 3, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Confession: I have a lot of promotional T-shirts—but I wear the majority of them as pajama tops. Why? It’s not about color, style, texture or unwieldy logos. It’s not even a matter of actually liking whatever organization, cause or movie the…
February 1, 2016 at 6:37 pm
As the Super Bowl nears, it’s important for customers to pay close attention to the products, as many fake items are popping up…
January 28, 2016 at 4:13 pm
As Super Bowl 50 (aka the reason why the 50-yard lines were gold during this NFL season) approaches, the NFL Shop at Super Bowl will open its doors at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, where it will stock exclusive Super Bowl 50 merchandise. According to KRON4,…
January 27, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Hanes Branded Printwear, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that it has inducted Rick Roth from Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Mirror Image, into the “Hanes Beefy-T T-shirt Hall of Fame.” Hanes recognized Roth with its Hall of Fame award during…
January 27, 2016 at 4:13 pm
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson won’t have a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season. But he remains atop the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) top 50 player sales list, according to information provided by the NFLPA. The rankings include all products sold through November 2015 by more than 80 NFLPA licensees online…
