This partnership actually started before billionaire Richard Branson’s voyage to the stars, with Under Armour designing the clothing and uniforms for eventual commercial flights on Virgin Galactic. Back in 2019, Virgin enlisted Under Armour to design apparel and footwear for both pilots and passengers…
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Our 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Mario Smartwatches, Bread Bowl Pools Floats and More
The best part of the Euros final wasn’t the actual game (which was entertaining), but the Italian fans dressed as Mario. Did the spirit of Italy’s favorite plumber push the Azurri to victory? Seems likely, so we’re celebrating with something Mario-themed in today’s edition of the Faves. Let’s-a go!…
Read MoreSupply Chain Issues Now Causing Problems for Custom Apparel Orders
We’ve covered supply chain issues in detail, but until recently, they’ve mostly impacted promotional hard goods. The apparel supply chain tends to have more country diversification, insulating it from some of the issues facing hard goods, which are mostly made in China. That’s no longer the case…
Read MoreResearchers Develop Face Mask With Built-In Sensors That Test for COVID
Researchers at MIT and Harvard have developed a new face mask that could greatly benefit medical workers by detecting COVID-19 within about 90 minutes. The development has implications beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, as the sensors reportedly could detect other viruses with some adaptation…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Sandwich Floaties, Giant Beer Cases and More
We hope everyone had a fun 4th of July weekend, and that everyone still has all the fingers they started the weekend with. (Leave the fireworks to the professionals, please.) Today, we’re back in the swing of things and we’ve got a great list of promo products to celebrate now that the holiday is over…
Read MoreGildan Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes Gildan Activewear and its portfolio of company-owned brands as members. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a farm level, science-based program that sets a new standard for more sustainably grown cotton. It brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and…
Read MoreACLU Celebrates Supreme Court Victory With Branded T-shirt Featuring Student’s Expletive-Filled Snapchat Rant
The ACLU won a Supreme Court decision last week and celebrated just as anyone would: by releasing a branded T-shirt commemorating the victory. The short-sleeve T-shirt features a student’s expletive-laden Snapchat rant (the focus of the legal battle) on the front and an ACLU logo on the sleeve…
Read MoreWhy This Apparel Wholesaler’s Hoodies Have Reached Global Cult Status
The Wall Street Journal just called a sweatshirt from Camber USA, a small apparel wholesaler, the “world’s best hoodie.” Obviously, that title is wholly subjective and certainly open to argument. But, the sweatshirt’s reputation with buyers speaks for itself. What makes it so popular?…
Read MoreOur 5 Favorite Promotional Products of the Week: Straw Hats, Plush Fried Chicken and More
Hope everybody is staying cool. This weather is no joke. Now’s the time to dunk your feet in a promotional cooler. Those of us who remain pool-less have to get creative, you know? Speaking of creativity, we have some fun promos in this week’s edition of the Fave 5. Let’s check them out!…
Read MoreWhat the SCOTUS NCAA Ruling Means for Branded Student-Athlete Sports Apparel and Promos
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is bringing the idea of college athletes being able to profit from their name, image and likeness closer to reality. That could present new business opportunities for branded merchandise companies, though the rules—and the path forward—are still fairly unclear…
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