New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a new law prohibiting the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in production of clothing and textiles within New York State. The legislation will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2023. PFAS chemicals are used to make apparel stain- and water-resistant, but are known as “forever chemicals” due…
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Navitor Inc. Acquires Epoly Corporation
FolderWorks, a Navitor Inc. company based in North Mankato, MN, has reached an agreement to acquire Epoly Corporation. Headquartered in Naples, FL, Epoly provides custom-imprinted folders, envelopes, folios and other document organization products to the promotional marketing industry. All of Epoly’s products are manufactured from durable, moisture-resistant and recyclable polypropylene. “We’re thrilled because Epoly Corporation…
Read MoreDid You Know Planters Has a NUTMobile for Promotional Experiences?
We all know about the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. It’s maybe the most famous food-shaped car in the world. But, did you know that Planters has been operating a nut-shaped NUTMobile since the 1930s, and it’s currently touring the nation with promotional products?
Read MoreFanatics’ NFT Division Sale Shows that Digital Products Still Need to Be Tied to Physical Ones
Fanatics just sold 60% of its Candy Digital NFT platform, with CEO Michael Rubin admitting that digital collectibles work best when they’re connected to real, physical products. The promotional products industry has been dabbling with NFT’s for a few years, and this is a good indicator of where they fit.
Read MoreAdidas and Thom Browne Battle In Court Over Horizontal Stripes
The court case between Adidas and designer brand Thom Browne reached Manhattans’s Southern District Court yesterday, where it will be decided whether Thom Browne infringed on Adidas’ iconic three-stripe motif with its own horizontal stripe design. Adidas is seeking damages of $867,225, which it claims is the amount it would have made in licensing fees…
Read MoreThe ‘Ice Embosser’ Puts a Logo Onto Ice Cubes
Restaurants, hotels and other hospitality industry businesses need to put their logo in as many places as possible. There are plenty of opportunities, too: towels, drinkware, napkins, signage, apparel, the list goes on and on. But, for the most part, the branding experience stops at the things the customer actually consumes. It doesn’t have to.…
Read MoreWhat Players in the College Football Playoffs Received in Bowl Game Swag
The Peach Bowl and the Fiesta Bowl are behind us, but let’s take a look at what some of the players received in branded merchandise. There was plenty of apparel and hard goods, but maybe not enough tech for some.
Read MoreHot Pockets Created a Pair of Shorts with an Actual Insulated ‘Hot Pocket’
Hot Pockets generally come in two temperatures: ice cold and scalding hot. Often, those temperatures exist at the same time somehow. But, people love them. And for those who want to keep them at their intended temperature, Hot Pockets just collaborated with Columbus Fashion Alliance on a pair of branded cargo shorts with an insulated…
Read MoreNFL Invests in Apparel Brand NOBULL, Agrees to Scouting Combine Sponsorship
The NFL is investing in a new apparel and footwear brand called NOBULL, which will sponsor the NFL Scouting Combine. According to The Athletic, the league voted last week to invest additional funds into the league’s capital fund 32 Equity to then invest in NOBULL. Since NOBULL’s founding in 2013, the NFL has invested $96…
Read MoreFully Promoted Appoints Andrew Titus as President
Fully Promoted, West Palm Beach, FL, announced the appointment of Andrew Titus as its new brand president. Titus, who also serves as executive vice president of development for United Franchise Group (UFG), will leverage his extensive franchise sales and development experience to accelerate the growth of Fully Promoted, both…
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