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Wearables News Briefs - August 2017

SanMar (asi/84863) has announced it will add 22 new products from The North Face to its collection in October.

Fruit of the Loom (asi/84257) has joined The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) as part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social and environmental responsibility.

LAT Apparel (asi/65948) has announced a new distribution agreement with SanMar (asi/84863). SanMar has recently added Rabbit Skins to its product portfolio and will carry 12 infant and toddler styles.

Storm Creek (asi/89879) has released its newest full-line collection: the 2018 Outdoor Inspired Lifestyle catalog.

Antigua Group Inc. (asi/36320) has been named the supplier for Team USA’s uniforms at the 2017 Solheim Cup being held this week.

Leed’s (asi/66887) has announced its August 2017 product launch, which includes more than 200 new products such as new offerings in totes and backpacks, copper vacuum-insulated drinkware, Bluetooth audio, blankets and gifts for entertaining.​

S&S Activewear (asi/84358) will launch a collection of Russell Athletic active apparel this month, including the brand’s iconic dri-power fleece.

Trimark (asi/92121) has announced the addition of 29 new styles to its Fall 2017 apparel collection. Styles include jackets, fleece and more from the Elevate line; new pieces from brand partner Roots73; and color additions for several popular existing styles.

Bag Makers Inc. (asi/37940) recently held its mid-year National Sales Meeting in Delray Beach, FL. The meeting and interactive education session brought the company’s sales team together to share best practices, successes and industry knowledge.

Penn Emblem introduces new environmentally friendly, full-color patches. Find out more here.

Inksoft hires Ryan Buicko as marketing manager. The software firm also published a video of its recent town hall meeting to share new developments with customers. In addition, the company published an article explaining the difference between raster and vector art. Read it here.

Stahls’ TV is offering free educational webinars this month, covering topics for beginners and more advanced decorators. Learn more here.

Hirsch Solutions offers the Sumo/Seit SHL-5 Laser Combination to make it easier to do appliqué on large areas. Learn more here. The company also offers the Maestro Multimedia level of Pulse's Tajima DG15 digitizing software. Learn more here. In addition, Hirsch offers a video tour of the Tajima TMBU-SG single-head embroidery machine. 

Stahls’ has added distressed and flock lettering to its Any Word, Any Way online designer. There are six patterns in a variety of fonts. To check out the new looks, click here.

Imprintables Warehouse debuts a video with tips for decorating hats.

Great Dane Graphics offers stock football designs for the upcoming season.