Friday Rewind

What to Know About Selling Sun Protection Apparel as Everything Moves Outdoors
August 5, 2020 at 9:03 am

Pre-pandemic, sun protective clothing was one of the fastest growing segments of the entire apparel industry, with the rising popularity of outdoor leisure activities contributing to that growth. Now, with indoor activities essentially off-limits as we attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, those outdoor activities have only grown in popularity...

How BAMKO Increased Q2 Revenue by 218%
July 30, 2020 at 12:38 pm

Superior Group of Companies, parent of Los Angeles-based distributor BAMKO, announced record operating results for the second quarter 2020, including a 73 percent increase in net sales to $159.4 million. BAMKO was largely responsible for that growth, reporting that its Q2 2020 sales increased by 218 percent year over year to $75.5 million. Much of that was PPE, but not all...

4 Misconceptions About DTG Printing
July 29, 2020 at 12:09 pm

Direct-to-garment is a great option for small decorators that outsource screen printing but want to offer something in-house for smaller runs. It's also a good choice for those who want to use inkjet technology, since it doesn't have a color limit, a large equipment footprint or setup charges. But there are a few misconceptions about this decoration method...

FDA Dangerous Hand Sanitizer List Now Tops 75 Products
July 20, 2020 at 11:30 am

The FDA has added to its list of potentially harmful hand sanitizer products, bringing the list to a new total of 75 products potentially containing methanol. The list still only includes products manufactured in Mexico, and the FDA has implemented an import alert on Friday for some products, in addition to the recalls and recommended recalls...

'I've Never Been So Disgusted by a Businessperson': Employees Speak Out as Charney Says There's 'No Outbreak' at Los Angeles Apparel
July 22, 2020 at 11:32 am

After authorities ordered the facility shut down due to more than 300 positive COVID-19 cases and four employee deaths, Los Angeles Apparel founder Dov Charney said the company was in the right to continue operating. His reasoning? The numbers found in his company are “commensurate” with the COVID-19 rate in South Los Angeles overall, and therefore not indicative of an outbreak...

Los Angeles Apparel Remains Shut Down After 300 COVID-19 Cases and 4 Deaths
July 13, 2020 at 11:43 am

Los Angeles County health officials have ordered Los Angeles Apparel to remain shut down after more than 300 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and four died over the last month. County officials started investigating Los Angeles Apparel on June 19, after three workers from the plant died and a “concerned health care provider” tipped off authorities...

What Is a 'Zoom Shirt' and Why Is It Important Now?
July 15, 2020 at 1:38 pm

There are times where we need to put on a professional appearance, and our usual T-shirt uniform just doesn’t look the part. Enter the "Zoom Shirt." It’s not some special shirt that helps you access a virtual meeting, but it’s the one that you likely go to when you’re facing clients. It might be an oxford, a sweater or a polo shirt...

Shake Shack's Branded 'Camp Box' Rescues Summer With More Than Two Dozen Promo Products
July 14, 2020 at 12:47 pm

Shake Shack is the latest brand to go the merch-by-mail route, giving fans an opportunity to still enjoy the great outdoors (while maintaining social distancing) and boost its own brand simultaneously with its Shack Camp Box. The “curated box of supplies” comes with gear for classic summertime activities and is bursting with promo products staples...