Scientists at the University of Cambridge have successfully implemented washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into clothing, pushing the development and possibilities of technological athletic apparel. The team of researchers printed…
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STAHLS’ Texas Hosts Anniversary Boot Camp in November
STAHLS’ Texas is celebrating its anniversary with a special educational boot camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. Classes will feature tips and products from STAHLS’, Transfer…
Read MoreScientists Develop Lithium-Ion Battery That Holds Up to ‘Extreme Conditions’
We’ve focused on the development of lithium-ion batteries, and for good reason. As technology evolves, and becomes an ever-growing presence in the promotional products industry, the science behind safer lithium-ion batteries is of high importance to promotional products distributors. Without a full understanding of the latest technology available, distributors and suppliers run the risk of…
Read MoreScottish Soccer Team Sells Shirt With Wrong Team’s Name
Soccer fans across the pond are passionate. That’s not to say that we in the U.S. don’t care about the beautiful game, but anyone who’s watched even a few minutes of European soccer (or, more accurately, football) knows things can get hectic in the stands (or in the streets). So, you can imagine what a…
Read MoreA Lesson in Patience from 18th Century Kentucky
Bear with me on this one, and before I begin, please be aware that I willingly chose to study Latin and ancient Greek as…
Read MoreS&S Activewear Relocate Corporate Office
S&S Activewear is relocating its corporate office within Bolingbrook, Ill., in early December. The 79,000 sq. ft. building, built in 1988 (coincidentally the same year S&S was founded), will update S&S’s corporate look with modern, streamlined office design. …
Read MoreHandStands Acquires UpCycle Goods
HandStands, Salt Lake City, announced that it has acquired UpCycle Goods, a Seattle-based promotional products company that specializes in recycled materials for products. UpCycle Goods has worked with big name clients, such as Microsoft, Apple, HP, AT&T, GE, Home Depot, Boeing, Dr. Pepper and Google. “I am thrilled with the UpCycle Goods product line, and…
Read MoreWater Bottle Purifies Water, Cleans Surface With L.E.D. Light
Last year, TreadmillReviews.net published a study showing that water bottles harbor more bacteria than many of us would like to believe. Through testing different types of water bottle lids, including slide-top, squeeze-top, screw-top and straw-top, the researchers found that water bottle lids contained negative bacteria that causes infections like…
Read MoreVans Releases ‘Peanuts’ Footwear
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Remember that question? I certainly do, and I look back with a laugh and a smile now on all of the things I dreamed of being. I recall that one month I tried (and failed) to ride a skateboard, after which it became clear I…
Read MorePromo Marketing Partners With ZOOMcatalog for Promo MarkIt
Promo Marketing, the leading content provider of the promotional products industry, announced today that it has partnered with ZOOMcatalog on the development of Promo Marketing’s upcoming Promo MarkIt Catalog for promotional products distributors. Under the terms of the agreement, ZOOMcatalog, the promotional products industry’s hub for catalogs, flyers and marketing tools, will incorporate their patented…
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