Apparel

“The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency's audit of American Apparel—and the layoffs that it has provoked—have put the President one big step closer to the position of Brian Bilbray, Republican Congressman from northern San Diego County and former lobbyist for the anti-immigrant, vigilante-friendly FAIR, who applauded the crackdown on American Apparel and complained to the New York Times of employers that have 'become addicted to illegal labor.'”

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Ontario, California-based Otto International Inc., the industry’s leading manufacturer of premium headwear, announced it launched a new line of Otto Apparel.

New York-based Anvil Knitwear announced it will be a sponsor and the official T-shirt supplier of Farm Aid 2009, presented by Horizon Organic in St. Louis on October 4 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Farm Aid is a nonprofit organization that has raised nearly $36 million to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture.

“TDG covers this premiere event in September 2009, where neutrals, textures and cutouts ruled the runway. Also see a Behind the Scenes Tour of Green Fashion in 2008.”

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S&S Activewear—Bella Ladies’ Two-Tone Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt
Distributors are sure to make many a happy end-user with this stylish and comfortable sweatshirt. It features contrast-color raglan sleeves and the hood adds that extra little touch. It's made from combed ring-spun cotton, features 23/4” rib cuffs and a full front YKK zipper. A great product for fall and winter promotions. Available in baby blue/navy, black/red, deep heather/black, white/baby blue, white/black, white/navy and white/pink.

Tee Off/Norwood—Nike Heritage Golf Shoe
Truly a high-value, high-reward giveaway for any golf event or outing. The golf shoes feature water-resistant synthetic leather, Nike Power Platform Flex, Scorpion Stinger Spikes and Q-LOK system. It's a serious shoe for serious promotions. In addition, ask about the company's Nike Golf Tournament Shoe Program and special event pricing.

Los Angeles-based American Apparel announced the launch of an exciting partnership with Sesame Street to produce a limited-edition run of classic T-shirts. Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street

Issaquah, Washington-based SanMar Corporation, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, recently welcomed more than 500 guests to an open house to debut its new warehouse. The event showcased the 585,000 square-foot Dallas-area distribution center that the company relocated to earlier this year.

Vantage Apparel—Women’s Velocity Repel & Release Oxford Shirt
This 60 percent cotton/40 percent polyester, 4 oz., oxford cloth shirt is wrinkle-resistant, stain-resistant and has stain-release properties. It features a spread collar, narrow reverse placket, polished pearl buttons, single-needle tailoring, back yoke with pleats and buttoning sleeve placket and cuff. It comes with replacement buttons and is available in available in French blue, blue, light yellow, white, pink and gray. A nice choice for food and restaurant-related promotions.

George Clooney is better dressed than you. Yes, he has movie-star looks and more money than several third-world countries, but the secret to his success is the suit—the man practically sleeps in a three-piece. Aside from style, there's an air of authority and respectability associated with a suit. In essence, he's made a career out of being dapper.