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Once you've got the order in, there is still quite a bit to consider. "Stick with a garment wholesaler who knows its business, stocks it deep and delivers it fast. And one who takes time to educate itself in the new fabrics and trends," Andersson advised.
With new fabrics and new technology comes new need-to-know imprinting data. "As far as imprinting, polyester has come a long way. Now [that it's] high-tech, wicking [and] anti-microbial, it requires special inks and processes," said Andersson. He suggested building a good rapport with your ink supplier. "Have him or her come in and check dryers and heat/dwell times. Some of the new performancewear has more Lycra. [Because of this it] can stretch quite a bit and scorch easily. But with the right know-how and the right support, the learning curve on how to handle these fabrics should not be steep," he said.
- Companies:
- Atlantic Coast Cotton
- Marathon/Prestige