Strategy

Wearables News Briefs - October 2017

Charles River Apparel (asi/44620) has promoted Mark Gama to regional sales manager. 

Wolfmark Neckwear Corporation (asi/98085) welcomes Stephanie Kern to assist in the development and execution of creative and innovative marketing communication strategies. ​

Next Level Apparel (asi/73867) has announced the release of its new website with navigation that works on all platforms, including mobile. The site also features an interactive map of wholesale distribution partners, provides inventory at all warehouses, and offers enhanced search for fabrics, styles and colors. For more information, visit www.nextlevelapparel.com.

Penn Emblem (asi/77120) has renewed its National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification for 2018.

Graphics One has announced the debut of its new 901X 24-inch Dye Sub Printing System at the SGIA show in booth 3701 from October 10-12, 2017.

Vastex International has announced the new LittleRed X3D-54 multi-function dryer with a 54-inch-wide conveyor belt capable of curing over 720 plastisol-printed garments per hour.

HanesBrands (asi/59528) is donating more than 1 million items of underwear and activewear to assist hurricane victims in Florida and Puerto Rico. The company is also using its operations in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to supply essentials to Puerto Rico employees.

Fruit of the Loom (asi/84257) is donating 500,000 pieces of essential clothing to help those affected by Hurricane Irma.

Vapor Apparel (asi/93396) announced that its Solar Performance Long Sleeve T has received the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA) Product of the Year Award in the Textile-Finished Garment-Synthetic category. More than 70 companies competed in the 2017 Product of the Year Awards, submitting 222 entries over the competition’s 49 categories – the largest field of competitors in the awards program’s history. All entries will be displayed in the Golden Image Gallery at the 2017 SGIA Expo (New Orleans, Oct. 10-12).

AST Sportswear Inc. (asi/30244) welcomes industry veteran Ray Hughes as vice president of sales and marketing. Previously, he worked at American Apparel and Bella Canvas.

Transfer Express offers free webinar on the mistakes to avoid in T-shirt printing. It will take place Oct. 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Register here.

Epson introduces the next-generation SureColor F9370 Dye-Sublimation Inkjet Printer. It’s designed to deliver high-speed, reliable productivity for digital dye-sublimation for a range of polyester textile and apparel applications.

M&R introduces the Starlight ASO, UV LED Screen Exposure System. It uses three independent adjustable nanometer ranges to increase screen-exposure flexibility.