Apparel

The MAGIC Marketplace, Woodland Hills, Calif., announced Zappos' CEO Tony Hsieh will be discussing the critical role customer service plays in the corporate world at the company's seminar series February 16 to 18 in Las Vegas.  In addition, the Port Washington, New York-based NPD Group's analyst Marshal Cohen will explain how fashion businesses must forge ahead in this new decade.

Cap America, Fredericktown, Mo. announced the company has added a new sales representative group, Lee Pearson and Associates based in Roswell, Ga.

Vantage Apparel—Alo Women’s Short Sleeve Tee
The Alo Women's Short Sleeve Tee offered by Vantage Apparel is a 92 percent polyester/8 percent spandex/knit jersey blend that is peached for softness. It features contrast coverstitch on all seams and has side vents for extra mobility. The performance fabric includes dry wicking capabilities which draw moisture away from the skin.

Bodek and Rhodes—Adult UltraClub Cool-N-Dry Sport Long-Sleeve Tee
Even in cool weather you can stay comfortable and dry with the Adult Ultraclub Cool-N-Dry Sport Long-Sleeve Tee from Bodek and Rhodes. The shirt is constructed from 100 percent polyester moisture-wicking mesh and is designed to have a loose fit and athletic cut. The tagless shirt also offers  40 UPF sun protection for those who want to stay outside and play for a little longer.

S&S Activewear— Izod Ultra-Wicking Pima Cool Short Sleeve Sport Shirt
Look confident and feel great getting to the top of your game. The Izod Ultra-Wicking Pima Cool Short Sleeve Shirt keeps perspiration away from skin whether you are on the court, course or just out for a Sunday stroll. The shirt features three buttons embossed with the Izod logo on a clean-finished placket, taped seams with split tail and hemmed cuffs.

Anvil Knitwear Inc., N.Y., recently announced it is partnering with British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood to create a sustainable T-shirt to help raise awareness about deforestation of South America's rainforests.
Deforestation is responsible for approximately 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than all the world's cars and trucks combined. Despite the rainforest's great value to the environment—absorbing carbon, purifying water and playing home to millions of species—deforestation continues.

Dunbrooke—Reebok Play Dry Ladies’ Polo
Dunbrooke brings this Reebok Play Dry Ladies' Polo to the promotional product industry. Its Play Dry moisture-wicking fabric with UV protection is a 92 percent polyester/8 percent spandex jersey fabric blend. It has a feminine buttonless placket with even hem and exposed overlock stitch detail. In addition, it sports a reflective Reebok vector logo on the left cuff and it coordinates with all Reebok men’s polos.

Stretchy fun clothes. Flexi-nice anti-gross apparel. Yoga-dance pilata-cheer stuff. Okay, so the blanket term for this style of athletic apparel might still need some work, but whatever you want to call it, the kind of clothing meant for yoga classes, dance practices, or cheerleading and gymnastics teams is definitely a niche that needs attention.

Pro Towels Etc., Pittsburgh, announced the addition of Chammyz, an outdoor apparel brand, that will complement and expand their existing line of beach towels and robes.

BroderBros. Co., Trevose, Pa., announced the company has been accredited by the Quality Certification Alliance (QCA). The accreditation applies to all three sales divisions—Alpha, Broder and NES Clothing. BroderBros. Co. is the only apparel supplier accredited to date.