Mesh fabrics have been used in the athletic apparel market since the 1940s. Originally, nylon micro mesh was primarily used in making football jerseys. As technology progressed, polyester fibers were used to manufacture similar fabrics at a greatly reduced price...
ColDesi Inc., Tampa, Fla., will launch “InTouch: Virtual Trade Show,” to be held Sept. 3-4. The event will include as a series of live online video demonstrations designed specifically for people that cannot attend apparel decorating or custom T-shirt printing shows....
Alstyle Apparel & Activewear, Anaheim, Calif., is donating all of the T-shirts for the teams participating in the CANstruction 2014 competition, to be held Aug. 21 in Long Beach, Calif. Alstyle has donated two styles in five different colors to the event, during...
Quiksilver Inc., Greensboro, N.C., has launched its newly designed Quiksilver AG47 New Wave board shorts, which are made with REPREVE fibers. REPREVE fibers are made from recycled materials, including plastic bottles, and are manufactured by Unifi Inc. A pair of...
ColDesi Inc., Tampa, Fla., will launch its “InTouch: Virtual Trade Show,” to be held Sept. 3-4. The event will include a series of live online video demonstrations designed specifically for people that cannot attend apparel decorating or custom T-shirt printing shows....
Dickies, Fort Worth, Texas, might be known for its coveralls and work pants, but the company has recently taken its apparel from workable to wearable. Inspired by its retail line, Dickies has taken popular trends and integrated them into its Workwear line so workers...
GSG, Dallas, will offer demos and giveaways during ISS Fort Worth, to be held Sept. 18-20. Screen printing veteran and consultant Lon Winters will offer demos on how to use special-effects inks using Wilflex’s new Infinite FX, a program that uses a few key specialty...
Trimark Powered by Leed’s, Pittsburgh, the apparel division of Polyconcept North America (PCNA), has introduced 38 new styles for fall. With trend-inspired designs, ranging from sweaters and hoodies to vests and jackets, all of the new styles feature premium...
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, N.J., has named Jeff Jennings the manager for its West Coast sales and embroidery facility in Santa Ana, Calif. Jennings has been working for the company for the past 11 years in a customer service role at the St. Louis embroidery...
GSG, Dallas, will host a Nov. 7 open house at its Dallas headquarters. The event, to be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will include a vendor showcase, equipment demos, free T-shirts and giveaways. There also will be a tour of the facilities and a free lunch. The Dallas...
Brother Intl. Corp., Bridgewater, N.J., recently launched THE Dream Machine Innov-is XV8500D, a technologically advanced combination machine. The machine has more than 100 new or improved features, including enhancements to some of the most popular features found on...
To thank employees for their patience during the construction of its new 100,000-square-foot warehouse addition during the company’s 75th-anniversary year, Bodek and Rhodes, Philadelphia, celebrated with “BuildFest.” The day featured a building theme, with employees...
