
Towels and Textiles

We're starting to think the NFL has a geography problem. Back in 2013, it was a Carolina Panthers shirt with the wrong Carolina on it. In June, it was a Washington Redskins novelty license plate featuring Washington State (they play in Washington, D.C.). And now, it's a Denver Broncos blanket with Salt Lake City's skyline, obviously...
His being a native of New York might have qualified as a sufficient reason for fans of the New England Patriots to detest National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell, but when the overseer, through…
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, Pa., announce the launch of FOTO Vison. FOTO Vision creates sharp, vivid images where creativity has no limits. Pro Towels will offer no setup charges and minimums as low as one piece for most FOTO Vision products. “Dye sub is far from new in our industry, but the ability to produce it…
Spider silk certainly has its benefits: It's lightweight, stretchy and durable. It's also environmentally friendly. But, the problem is that spider silk isn't always cost-efficient or easy to produce. That is, until a Bay Area company called Bolt Threads developed a synthetic spider silk material, and is testing it out on ties first. Bolt Threads…
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced today that Jennifer Gambrell has joined the company as senior director of marketing. Gambrell will head the marketing department for Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior Decorating and Neet Feet. Prior to joining Pro Towels, Gambrell was…
After years of tireless debate and losing our voices (and our friends) in screaming matches, we can finally put one of life's greatest mysteries to rest: A Snuggie is a blanket, not apparel. According to Quartz, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled on Feb. 10 that Snuggies, the "blanket with sleeves," should be classified…
Looking for a fun gift for your coworkers or team members? Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee has a suggestion: Give them blankets with another team member's face on it. McGee gave his teammates giant blankets with a picture of fellow Warriors center Draymond Green's sleeping face on them. According to Deadspin, McGee handed the…
The Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, family of companies—Pro Towels, Kanata Blanket Company, Superior Decorating and Neet Feet Inc.—announced the promotion of Miranda Searls and April Kennedy into new positions starting Jan. 1, 2017. Miranda Searls will work with customers on ideas for projects and provide volume quotes, as well as…
Terry Town, San Diego, has further defined its reputation in the market with the design and release of a dynamic new logo. “Our previous logo did us well for over 20 years,” said Michael Del Bucchia, vice president of sales for Terry Town. “However, its nautical coloration was more representative of when we were mostly…
Pro Towels, Pittsburgh, announced an expansion of its plant in Abbeville County, S.C., creating numerous job opportunities, thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in concert with West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. The 300,000 square foot facility currently employs 150 people. “We are excited by the opportunities made possible by this," said Kevin Nord,…