S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., just opened its largest wholesale apparel distribution center with an 800,000-square-foot facility in Reno, Nev. The company chose Reno for quick, coast-to-coast delivery. The new facility boasts a product profile previously...
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What is a Reducer?
Reducers reduce the viscosity or thickness of an ink when you feel the need to make an ink creamier or easier to print. Most inks come ready for use right out of the container and if needed, inks can be easier to use just by stirring it up for a few minutes. But at...
The Need for Inclusive Hiring in Apparel Decoration
When he was 21 months old, Jacquie Mahan's son was diagnosed with autism. At the time, he was non-verbal and didn't make eye contact. Lincoln is now in third grade reading at a sixth-grade level and doesn't need an aide in school anymore. Even though he is highly...
WildSide Offers February Custom Transfer Discount
WildSide, San Fernando, Calif., now offers a 10% discount on all of its custom transfer orders for February. The month-long promo includes a one- to five-day turnaround, the flexibility of multiple sheet sizes and customer support. For more information, click here. —...
Mind’s Eye Graphics to Host SAATI PROScreen Screenmaking Workshop
Mind’s Eye Graphics Inc., Decatur. Ind., has partnered with SAATI Americas, Fountain Inn, S.C., for the PROScreen Professional Screenmaking Workshop, to be held Mar 7-9 at the Mind’s Eye facilities. The two-day workshop will include all aspects of screen making,...
Champion Taps Magic Johnson for Anniversary Campaign
Champion Athleticwear, a brand offered by HanesBrands Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C., is partnering with sports legend Magic Johnson to support its centennial anniversary campaign: “100 Years for the Team.” For the new campaign promotional video shown above,...
Heritage Adds New J. America Fleece
Heritage Sportswear, Hebron, Ohio, announces new fleece styles from J. America. The new styles include the adult and ladies’ Mélange hoods (styles J8677 and J8674, respectively), both made of 7-ounce cotton/poly blends with scuba necklines and contrast drawcords. Also...
SanMar Expands Brand-Management Team
SanMar, Issaquah, Wash., announced additions and updates to its brand-management leadership team. Janine Oates has joined the SanMar team as design director and Teak Hernandez is the new director for its athletic brands. Additionally, Rob Crowley has been promoted to...
Genesco Sales Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids Holdings
Genesco Inc., Nashville, Tenn., announced that the company has completed the sale of its Lids Sports Group to FanzzLids Holdings, operated by affiliates of Ames Watson LLC, for $101 million. Fanatics Inc. will make a minority investment in FanzzLids Holdings in...
BELLA+CANVAS Launches Fashion Apparel Masterclass
BELLA+CANVAS, Los Angeles, is launching a new, online education course for promotional products industry professionals called the Fashion Apparel Masterclass (FAM). Known for creating and distributing robust educational content on YouTube, the BELLA+CANVAS team set...
INVISTA Completes Sale of Apparel & Advanced Textiles Business
INVISTA, Wichita, Kan., has completed the sale of its Apparel & Advanced Textiles business to an affiliate of Shandong Ruyi Investment Holding. The transaction includes the Apparel & Advanced Textiles business’s portfolio of apparel-focused fibers and brands,...
Grimco Announces Globes Giveaway Promotion
Grimco Inc., St. Louis, has announced the launch of their Grimco Globes Giveaway promotion, which provides valued customers a chance to win more than $60,000 in prizes. Prizes to be given away include 15 $250 Grimco credits, three all-inclusive vacations, and one...







