In preparation for the holidays, I just completed my wish list for those who want to send me gifts (hint, hint). The whole process took five minutes. I’m a girl who knows what I want—and guess what I want this year? Clothes ... glorious clothes.
I can’t be alone in this. The new year is fast-approaching and your clients are looking to step up their apparel game. This is where you can be their promotional fairy godmother (or godfather). Sporting events. Awareness campaigns. Simple, everyday wear. There are so many applications for promotional apparel and new styles currently are flooding the market.
Grant your customers’ wishes by showing them the latest clothing trends for 2013. Check out some of your options below.
Rebel Without a Cause
I think winter is overrated, but many people disagree. Who knew people liked to ski, snowboard and partake in other outdoor activities in frigid temperatures? The Columbia Men’s Rebel Ridge Fleece Jacket from River’s End Trading Company is the perfect companion piece for wintertime adventures. Made from 100 percent polyester 360g fleece, the jacket is pill-resistant and quick drying with a stand-up collar. It features a full-zip front, zip-closed pockets, elastic cuffs and a drawcord adjustable open hem. It comes in sizes
S through 3XL. Available colors are black/charcoal heather, red element/black, charcoal/azul and columbia navy/gold. For more information,
visit www.riversendtrading.com.
On Fire
Every woman needs a little black dress, but we all know that’s impractical for everyday wear. The little black dress for daytime is the T-shirt. So if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect T-shirt, stop looking. The Next Level Ladies’ Poly/Cotton Burnout Tee from Bodek and Rhodes is available in 14 eye-catching colors. The shirt is specially treated for a unique design each time and it provides extreme softness and comfort. For more information,
visit www.bodekandrhodes.com.
Problem Solver
Did you ever have one of those days when you just can’t seem to make up your mind? Executive decisions. Buying decisions. Dinner
decisions. It never ends. Independent Trading Co. has your casual look covered with the Men’s Short Sleeve Reversible T-shirt. Made of 6.5 oz. 60/40 cotton/polyester, one side of the shirt is a solid color with double needle top-stitching at the sleeve and the bottom hem. Aren’t feeling that look? The other side is a classic ringer with a contrasting color at the rib-neck opening and reverse cover stitching at the sleeve and bottom hem. It comes in sizes S through 2XL. For more information, visit www.independenttradingco.com.
A Vested Interest
The rugged look is all the rage. Be a part of this fashion movement with Pella Products’ Polarfleece Lined Black Duck Vest. The vest is lined with gray polarfleece for a thin silhouette and trim fit. It has a YKK Vislon front zipper that extends up over the collar, along with two deep handwarmer pockets, an inside security pocket and a kidney flap in the back. The item is machine-washable and available in sizes S through 4X. For more information, visit www.pellaproducts.com.
Sporting the Goods
Fight off the winter blues with a fashionable hooded sweatshirt. The Sport Lace Fleece Hood from J-America Wholesale Blanks is constructed of 10.0 oz. 80/20 ringspun cotton/polyester fleece fabric with a thick flat white lace drawcord and grey ticking that is weaved through six sewn eyelets on its split front placket. For more information, visit www.jamericablanks.com.
The Royal
Treatment
My friends are frantically worrying about how many shopping days they have left until the holidays. Personally, I’m counting down the days until summer. When the time comes, the Women’s Tri-blend Tank Top from Royal Apparel is sure to heat things up. The tank has a vintage feel to it and is made of 50/37/13 polyester/cotton/rayon in a 3.8 oz. weight. Comfortable and lightweight, this top is not only ideal for warmer weather, but also for layering year-round. It features a 3/8" neck and armhole binding and a 7/8" double-needle bottom hem. The USA-made tank comes in vintage tri gray, tri navy denim, tri onyx and tri oatmeal. For more information, visit www.royalapparel.net.
Say That You Love ... Cardigans
How many cardigans are too many? Trick question—there is no such thing as too many. The Draped Open Front Cardigan with Ruching from Sportco is made to fit and flatter all women. The fly-away style drapes further down in the front, yet still falls below the hip in back. Long sleeves with ruched cuffs fit taller women, yet sit above the wrist on shorter women without having to roll the cuff back. It is available in misses sizes XS through XL and women’s plus sizes 1X through 5X. The cardigan comes in black, red, sapphire, kiwi green (shown) and navy. For more information,
visit www.sportcousa.com.
Hammer Time
It’s time for some heavy talk—about T-shirts. American Apparel’s Unisex Short Sleeve
Hammer T-shirt is the company’s heaviest Jersey T-shirt to date. This 5.8 oz. T-Shirt is constructed from 18 singles Carded Ring-Spun Jersey Cotton—a process where all debris has been removed from the cotton and spun into yarn to create a soft, yet resilient, fabric. The garment features double needle bottom hem and sleeves, and shoulder-to-shoulder reinforcement tape for added durability. For more information, visit www.american
apparel.net/wholesale.
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