It’s been the year of the plus-sized collection in the apparel world. More and more retailers are beginning to incorporate a variety of sizes into their new fall lines, and for the most…
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Is there anything we love more in the promotional apparel world than a Pantone color announcement? Last year, Pantone announced its top colors for spring 2017 with Kale and Niagara topping the list, which both proved to be hot colors this year. For spring 2018, Pantone revealed a list of 12 color choices, and they…
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When you’re young, the holiday season is nothing but relaxing and exciting. You had a few days off from school, your house was filled with the smell of delicious meals and you got to see family members you hadn’t seen in a while. It was fun. It was stress-free. It was short-lived. As we get…
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Pixica announced that its full range of products will be distributed by RO-EL Solutions Inc. throughout North America. “RO-EL, as a company, share our core values, and therefore we are delighted about our partnership,” said Serge Birecki, managing director of Pixika. “RO-EL is known for their fast delivery and exceptional customer service—values that are shared…
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The face of global apparel manufacturing is changing. As countries like China become more expensive for manufacturing, companies are taking their business elsewhere. Some are finding ways to create products in the U.S. through new automation technology, and others are moving to places like Ethiopia. The biggest shift, however, has been to Southeast Asia. And…
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Though it’s common knowledge now that some apparel that boasts “Made in China” tags are actually made in North Korean factories, new United Nations sanctions on North Korea could put a stop to that. The UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose new sanctions on North Korea yesterday, which includes a complete ban on textile…
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Today is the day of the big iPhone announcement. And, like many people, we’re excited to see what Apple has in store for its next generation of smartphone products. But, Apple isn’t the only game in town anymore. The likes of Samsung have been big-time challengers for the smartphone crown for years now, and Samsung’s…
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For fans of one- or two-hit wonders from the 1980s, Men at Work can still inspire a few head nods whenever those buffs hear “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down…
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Hub Pen Company, Braintree, Mass., has hired Michael Sacco as manufacturing and quality engineer. Sacco worked as product engineer for Tyco fire protection products for more than seven years. “When I was with Tyco, I got to know not only the quality side of things, but design, customer service [and] finances,” says Sacco. “Tyco was…
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Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has spent big on promotional products since January 2015. He’s spent about $83,000 in total on items like messenger bags, pistol cases, fortune cookies, candy and coins that use his campaign slogan, “Kicking [butt] every day.” Many of the items were used as gifts to attendees at Department of Justice…
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