T-shirts and Tanks

Hanesbrands Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, announced its worldwide goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions as well as the launch of a corporate social responsibility Web site that details the company’s social- and and environmental-stewardship programs.

President Barack Obama signed legislation Friday extending through April the U.S. Small Business Administration’s ability to provide enhancements in its two largest small-business loan programs.  The enhancements, first made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, include a higher guarantee on some SBA-backed loans and fee relief.

Kiran Rai has always had a sarcastic sense of humor, but she never thought it would be the foundation for her own apparel business. Taking time off from a corporate career that included stints with Gap, Disney and bebe to raise her son, the single mother designed a T-shirt with the slogan "Adopt me, Angelina", poking fun at actress Angelina Jolie and her multiple adoptions. She gave one to a friend, who was spotted wearing it at a trendy Los Angeles boutique and before long Rai was scrambling to meet the demands of a budding business.

Perry Ellis International announced the election of Eduardo Sardiña as a new independent member to the company’s board of directors, bringing the total number of directors to seven and the number of independent directors to five.

American Apparel Inc., Los Angeles, announced that it plans to report its fourth quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, March 25, 2010 after the market close. The company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results in detail at 5:00 p.m. E.T.

The Ladies' Long Sleeve Bamboo T-shirt from S&S Activewear is sleek, comfortable and good looking with a natural fabrication with advanced performance features. StretchFlex technology provides comfort and freedom of movement. Naturally anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic and breathable, with moisture wicking properties. It comes with contrast color stitching at bottom hem and cuffs.

This short-sleeve bamboo T-shirt is made from 67 percent bamboo lyocell, 29 percent cotton and 4 percent spandex jersey. It is moisture-wicking, antibacterial, hypoallergenic and breathable. It features a rolled raw edge neckband and neck seam, contrast-stitched sleeve and bottom hems. StretchFlex technology for freedom of movement and a great fit.

Hanes Imagewear, Winston-Salem, N.C., announced it is transitioning its Hanes Beefy-T T-shirt to a tag-free neck label during 2010. Now celebrating its 35th year, the Hanes Beefy-T T-shirt is the industry’s leading premium T-shirt and one of the best-known tees within the decorated apparel industry.

Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, New York announced a definitive agreement for PVH to acquire Tommy Hilfiger B.V., which is controlled by funds affiliated with Apax Partners L.P., for total consideration of EUR 2.2 billion (approximately $3.0 billion) plus the assumption of EUR 100 million in liabilities.

The contoured fit Ladies’ Short-Sleeve Scoop-Neck T-shirt by Bella has a cover-stitched baby bottom hem and sleeve hems. The T-shirt features a 3/4" neck binding and is available in sizes S to 2XL. Look for it in white, baby blue, black, chocolate, navy, pink, plum and red.