Apparel

HanesBrands, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced that it will make a presentation reviewing the company's strategies and international growth initiatives on Tuesday, June 21, at the Jefferies 2011 Global Consumer Conference in Nantucket, Mass.

Rick Cesere, executive vice president of Edwards Garment, discusses the company's new eco-friendly, Bluesign-certified apparel at PROMOTIONS EAST 2011.

Edwards Garment Company, Kalamazoo, Mich., announced the appointment of Jose Gomez to the position of vice president of sourcing and operations. "We are extremely pleased to have Jose join the Edwards team," said Gary Schultz, CEO.

Distributors offer their opinions of PROMOTIONS EAST University 2011.

A look at screen printing, attention-grabbing sessions and fire hoses.

Boxercraft, Atlanta, announced the election of Charles A. Sutlief as the company's new chief executive officer. Sutlief will continue to expand and accelerate Boxercraft's growth strategies to enhance the company's leadership position in the apparel industry.

Distributor reactions from the eductation sessions at PROMOTIONS EAST 2011.

In order to help the gaming industry further enhance its commitment to sustainability, Cintas Corporation, Chicago, introduced the new Jacquard Striped Shirt for casinos. Partially made of recycled polyester fabrics, the new blouse offers a stylish and environmentally-friendly alternative to garments made of traditional cotton and polyester blends.

"Today's casinos are becoming increasingly proactive about incorporating sustainability into their business operations," said Todd McKeown, vice president of hospitality at Cintas. "The Jacquard Striped Shirt, designed specifically for the gaming industry, gives casinos even more options for going "green" in a way that's stylish and comfortable."

Texas grows more cotton than nearly any other state, but dry weather is threatening the crops. Farmers in the area are fast approaching deadlines to plant cotton so they can file claims with insurance companies if it doesn't grow.

Ralph Bachmayer has been working in the business for nearly 70 years.

Right now, the cracks in the soil seem to outnumber the cotton plants growing in it, a problem for Bachmayer, who owns a cotton gin in Williamson County.

"This year, you're hoping it will grow," he said.

Delta Apparel Inc., Greenville, S.C., announced that it has entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the "Amended Loan Agreement").