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TSC Apparel's collection of brands has expanded for 2013. In addition to growing its house brand collection, Tultex, TSC is now stocking and sourcing the complete line of L.A.T Sportswear brands, as well as New Balance performance wear through Gildan.

Canada's Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50 percent of CanAm Yarns LLC, its 50 percent-owned yarn spinning joint venture, and is planning to modernize and expand the two CanAm yarn-spinning facilities. It is also planning a new yarn-spinning facility in the U.S.

The strategic rationale for the company's investment in vertically integrated yarn spinning is to support its projected sales growth and to continue to pursue its business model of investing in global low cost manufacturing technology and in product technology which will provide consistent superior product quality.

By Bodek and Rhodes
Keep your cranium warm with this hoodie from Bodek and Rhodes. It sports a double-lined hood with matching drawstring and also has double-needle cuffs and front pouch pocket.

Celebrities and stores everywhere are catching on to ocean-hued trends for summer 2010. Both Pantone's Key Colors for spring/summer 2010 and NY’s Fashion Week predicted that colors from turquoise and Amparo Blue, to dried herb and eucalyptus green, would be the focus for this summer’s fashion outlook.

The Americana Company, a West Coast distributor of imprintable sportswear based out of Gardena, Calif., released its new catalog this month. In addition to T-shirts and fleece, the 116-page book includes athleticwear, sport shirts, jackets, children’s apparel, hats, bags and aprons. The wholesaler has also increased inventory levels and has expanded its one-day shipping area.

Cincinnati-based TSC Apparel announced the first winners of its new 2010 promotion--the City, Beach, Mountain Adventure Series. This year, TSC along with mill sponsors Anvil and Gildan, will send 10 winners on a trip of their choice based on their purchases of monthly featured items.

Gildan Activewear Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of its 2010 fiscal year. The company also updated the sales and margin assumptions in its outlook for the full fiscal year, as well as its capital expenditure and capacity expansion plans to support its continuing sales growth and cost reduction objectives.

Montreal-based Gildan announced its entry into the world of online social networks, with the launch of its first Facebook and Twitter sites.

Montreal-based Gildan Activewear Inc. will report its fiscal 2010 second quarter results on Thursday, May 13, 2010. A press release will be issued before market open and a conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the company's results and business outlook.

On Thursday, May 6, 2010 Broder Bros. is hosting an apparel showcase at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. The showcase, running 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. will feature exhibits, seminars and a reception. Broder Bros. will be giving away prizes and offering tours of the stadium.