Apparel

How to use current fashion trends without making your promotions look dated.

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) applauded the introduction of the Department of Defense (DOD) Textile and Apparel Procurement Fairness Act (H.R. 2312), legislation that would level the playing field for government contractors who outfit American servicemen and women by limiting the government contracting preference currently enjoyed by federally-incarcerated inmates. The legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representative Walter Jones (R-NC) and Representative Larry Kissell (D-NC).

ESPN and Gildan Activewear Inc. announced a multi-year title sponsorship that will begin with the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

Following the June 18 grand opening of his company's new retail location, Barry Lipsett, president and owner of Sharon, Massachusetts-based Charles River Apparel, has issued a statement to clarify the company's decision to open the store.

Authorities across the country have been cracking down on counterfeit products and those illegally replicating unlicensed logos. In the latest case, the owner of Shirt Mania has been arrested and charged with allegedly selling hundreds of what authorities call knock-off, unlicensed clothing products, including shirts and other apparel bearing the Boston Bruins logo.

Nejat Ugur, 41, of Newmarket, was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Friday, June 17, on a warrant for five counts of dealing in counterfeit goods.

He will be arraigned on the misdemeanor charges at Hampton District Court.

WRS Group announced the acquisition of Waco-based QTI Powers, a custom merchandise company specializing in creative graphics and promotional products. WRS Group is the go-to resource in the healthcare industries nationally and internationally.

WRS Group, Ltd., its Health Edco, and other divisions have become the go-to resource in the medical and healthcare industries nationally and internationally. But the company wanted more. With strong Central Texas roots, WRS Group wanted to bring its long-standing manufacturing and marketing experience into the local market.

Boxercraft today announced the inaugural "Bring Comfort To Your Community Day." After two successful charity giveaways, Boxercraft is creating an annual give-it-forward event.

Charles River Apparel celebrated the grand opening of its new store, The Store @ Charles River Apparel, on Saturday, June 18.

June's Promo Marketing STYLE features a product spotlight on green apparel, which led to one of the greatest dilemmas of my career as an editor: trying to come up with headline not based on "Bein' Green."

Preview fall outerwear with a sample from industry supplier Tonix.