Apparel Accessories

Apparel Company Makes a Tie That Can Wipe Your iPhone Screen Clean
December 19, 2012

There’s nothing more irritating than seeing large fingerprints on your otherwise pristine-looking iPhone. With the holiday season almost over, people are scrambling to find that last-minute gift.

If you want a somewhat unusual, but useful gift to send to your loved one, look no further. SwipeSwipe has created apparel, ranging from T-shirts to ties, that cleans smartphone screens and other touchscreen devices.

Editor’s Picks: Tie Up Loose Ends
December 19, 2012

The holidays conjure up images of peace, sugarplum fairies and the obligatory gift that keeps on giving: a necktie. See some of the latest trends here.

AHEAD Strikes Strategic Partnership With Avendra
December 19, 2012

AHEAD, the highly regarded headwear, accessories and apparel manufacturer, has agreed to a multi-year strategic partnership with Avendra, which provides a wide range of procurement services to companies in many industries, including golf.

AHEAD Strikes Strategic Partnership With Avendra
December 18, 2012

Headwear, accessories and apparel manufacturer AHEAD recently announced it has agreed to a multi-year strategic partnership with Avendra, which provides a wide range of procurement services to companies in many industries, including golf.

Supplier Knobby Krafters Reaches Industry Milestone
December 18, 2012

Supplier Knobby Krafters Inc. will produce its one-billionth plastic lapel pin in December 2012 at its original facility in Attleboro, Mass. Established in 1924, Knobby Krafters is now run by the fifth generation of the Nerney family. 

How Industrial Design and Weird Swag Helped MailChimp Find Success
December 13, 2012

While MailChimp's publicly traded competitors acquire customers by advertising on Rush Limbaugh's radio show, the primate-themed mailing-list company builds its loyal customer base like an indie band. They reward customers with cool merch: T-shirts, beer coozies, plush toys, wrestling championship belts, coloring books, propaganda posters, monkey-themed knit caps for cats, and more.

MailChimp's product-heavy promotional policy makes more sense after learning that founder Ben Chestnut studied industrial design in college.

How to Work & Play During the Holidays
November 28, 2012

Focusing on work during the holidays can be tough, but it's necessary as the year comes to a close. Here's how to do it without losing your holiday spirit.

Running Like Rocky
November 21, 2012

The products missing at the Philadelphia Marathon and how you can fill the promotional gaps next year.

Editor's Picks: Pin It to Win It
November 20, 2012

There are more to pins than Pinterest. Make sure your customers are in the know about the latest styles in lapel pins.