American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

American Apparel, Los Angeles, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company released a statement, announcing that it is implementing a pre-arranged financial restructuring agreement with 95 percent of its secured lenders.

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Atlantic Coast Cotton Adds Bella+Canvas to Its Collections

Atlantic Coast Cotton, Gainesville, Va., recently announced that it will add Bella+Canvas, Los Angeles, to its premium collections of apparel products. Bella+Canvas joins Gardena, California-based Next Level Apparel and Los Angeles-based American Apparel at Atlantic Coast Cotton.

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Bodek and Rhodes Releases the Fourth Edition of BRANDS

Philadelphia-based Bodek and Rhodes released the fourth issue of BRANDS, its quarterly magalog that spotlights premium collections of apparel products. The new work-and-play-themed edition focuses on a wide array of hot-selling styles suitable for professional or recreational activities, including the newest addition to the Bodek and Rhodes family, Columbia Sportswear.

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The Antigua Group Signs Multi-year Deal with EWGA as a National Licensed Vendor

Stepping out in style with logoed apparel from The Antigua Group, Peoria, Ariz., is an option for members of the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), now that The Antigua Group has signed on as a new national licensed vendor of EWGA.

“Women’s golf apparel and women’s golf in general are very important parts of our business at Antigua,” said Ron McPherson, president and CEO of The Antigua Group. “Partnering with the EWGA is a perfect fit for us.”

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S&S Activewear Adds New Products for Fall and Winter

S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., recently announced the release of its annual Forerunner catalog, which will feature 60 new styles for fall and winter products. It is the first combined catalog for S&S Activewear; Eva Sportswear, Robbinsville, N.J.;and Americana Sportswear, Santa Fe Springs, Calif. The 195-page book includes spirit wear, athletic apparel, fleece, outerwear and wovens.

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Royal Apparel Releases New Women’s Styles with ‘Roomier’ Fits

Royal Apparel, Hauppauge, N.Y., has created better fits for women with seven new styles. Since a lot of women’s sizing is actually juniors’ sizing, customers often complain these sizes run too small and dislike having to size up to get the proper fit. After Royal Apparel repeatedly heard requests for better women’s fits, the supplier worked on this initiative to make women’s clothing roomier by using larger specifications and having many fitting sessions to perfect the new sizing.

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