Apparel

Gildan Previews Racy Super Bowl Ad
January 22, 2013

Gildan Activewear has released a teaser of a surprising new commerical set to air at Super Boxl XLVII, held on February 3 in New Orleans. Click through to watch the preview.

3 Must-sees in Vegas
January 16, 2013

Exhibits at The PPAI Expo opened today. What are you hoping to see?

Russell Brands to Cut 190 Jobs in Restructuring
January 11, 2013

U.S. sportswear manufacturer Russell Brands said it plans to lay off 190 workers as it looks to restructure its apparel decoration operations in Alexander City, Ala.

The group employs 390 people at its Alexander City apparel decoration facility. Russell Brands, which is a Fruit of the Loom company, said the restructure will not impact its other operations in Alexander City.

"The competitiveness of the apparel market makes for a very difficult business environment and requires that we constantly seek the most cost-effective production available," said Tony Greeson, vice president of manufacturing.

Coats Launches "World First" Anti-microbial Thread
January 9, 2013

Industrial thread maker Coats Plc has launched a new range of anti-microbial sewing threads that inhibit the growth of microbes and bacteria around seams.

The treated sewing threads, which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, are thought to be a world first and will be marketed under the name 'Coats Protect'.

Work It Out
January 8, 2013

The new year presents a do-over, a chance to get it right. Here are some ideas to help your clients reach their fitness goals.

Broder Bros. Co. Names Dan Pantano President
January 8, 2013

Broder Bros. Co., the nation's largest distributor of imprintable apparel headquartered in Trevose, Pa., announced that Dan Pantano has joined the company as company president, a newly created position.