SanMar Corporation

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, is debuting its new apparel and accessory offerings for the warmer months in its 2009 Spring/Summer Arrivals catalog.

SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories announced it will be the sole supplier of OGIO and gain exclusive distribution of all 54 OGIO products available in the promotional products industry.

The Selco Companies, based in Tulsa, Okla., announced the introduction of its True North Compass Collection. The collection contains a variety of wooden, boxed desk compasses that have proven popular for a variety of promotional programs. Mentioned programs include corporate training, mergers and acquisitions, travel incentives, and new product launches. The compasses come with imprinting and engraving options.
About the Selco Companies:
As a manufacturer and supplier of custom imprinted and die-struck medallion watches, clocks, compasses and high-tech products, Selco products are available internationally through promotional products distributors. The company was established in 1935.
For more information on The Selco Companies, visit www.selcocompanies.com

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, introduced its 2008 Holiday Gift Guide to help distributors prepare for fourth-quarter holiday selling. The 28-page catalog offers more than 50 gift ideas and is organized to make shopping easier. “Arranged by activities and interests, this year’s guide makes it easy for distributors to help their clients find the right gift for every person on the list, including those traditionally hard-to-buy-for folks,” said Lee Strom, senior marketing manager. The guide is divided into five different personality categories: executive, eco-conscious, urbanite, golfer and outdoorsman. A final sixth section is devoted to bags and

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, announced the release of 22 all-new, customizable Web-based product videos. “As the Internet continues to change how we do business, product videos are no longer just a novelty, but an essential part of product exposure,” explained Tenley Peck, SanMar Web site marketing manager. “This e-tool will allow our customers to engage their clients in a more targeted way, helping them make confident, informed purchasing decisions.” SanMar customers will be able to add a personal message or logo to any video before sending a custom e-mail with the video URL to clients. Running

SanMar Debuts the 2008 District Threads Collection Catalog
Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, is releasing its 2008 District Threads catalog. The 36-page catalog showcases the entire District Threads line of essential fashion apparel, while offering a preview of forthcoming fall styles.
“The District Threads brand finds its appeal with teens and young adults who are looking for clothes that reflect their comfortable, relaxed approach to life,” explains Jeremy Lott, SanMar vice president of sales and marketing. “It’s all about a smart balance between fashion and function-like our District Threads organic styles, which combine environmental responsibility with casual

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, the exclusive supplier of the luxury lifestyle apparel brand Red House, released the Summer 2008 issue of RH Reserve, a magalog devoted to the wine country lifestyle and championing the inspiration of the Red House brand. Focusing on the refined culture, cuisine and landscape of the wine country, RH Reserve echoes the artisan style of Red House apparel. Articles range in content from planning the perfect event to practical pointers on topics such as wine pairing and fabric performance. “RH Reserve is all about ideas, inspiration and aspiration,” said Laura Kirkland, Red House brand manager. “You’ll find outfitting ideas, suggestions for

Paterson, New Jersey-based Colter & Peterson, North America’s only distributor for the complete line of Wohlenberg perfect binders, completed installation of a Wohlenberg City 5000 perfect binder for Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, the largest apparel and accessory supplier in the U.S. for the imprintables industry in the company’s Issaquah, Wash. facility. “This is a big upgrade compared to the system SanMar had in terms of speed, quality and binding,” said Tom Welby, vice president of perfect binder products for Colter & Peterson. According to Mark Suda, production supervisor for SanMar’s catalog printing department, the new arrival will increase productivity. “We’re excited about adding the perfect

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, is releasing its 2008/2009 School & Team catalog, aimed at one of the largest markets in the promotional products industry. “The school, team and booster/fan markets are the top-buying segments in the imprinted apparel industry,” said Lee Strom, senior marketing manger. “As a result, our School & Team catalog has become an essential industry tool by targeting these prime markets with an emphasis on what’s important—style and color.” The catalog features more than 250 apparel and accessory options in more than 80 colors. Customers will find 25 new styles, like the Sport-Tek

Seattle-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, is introducing its 2008 Spring/Summer Arrivals catalog. The 76-page catalog features more than 70 new products, including 26 earth-friendly choices. “Just in time for warmer weather, we’re giving customers the opportunity to shop the newest seasonally-appropriate arrivals with our indispensable supplement to the 2008 Apparel & Accessories catalog,” explained Lee Strom, senior marketing manager. “Now our customers have the entire regular price offering from SanMar.” The 26 sustainable styles are being added throughout the SanMar brands and include organic cotton, recycled polyester, modal and bamboo and bamboo-charcoal fabrics. Particularly notable