Product News - May 2007

Penn Emblem, SanMar, Red Kap and 5.11 Tactical all have new products to boast about this month. Here’s a look at their offerings:

The Penn Emblem Company, based out of Philadelphia, PA, has announced the newest line of embroidered emblems that, according to a press release, allow for complex design details never before possible using traditional embroidery.

PennWeave combines the luxury of a fully embroidered emblem with the intricacy of a woven label, making even the most delicate details and tiniest letters seen and read clearly. Before PennWeave, letters smaller than ¼” in size were illegible when embroidered onto an emblem. Small details within a logo were lost in translation as well.

PennWeave’s innovative technology makes it possible not only for these intricate details to be visible, but also crisp and clear. Size of the text and the complexity of the logo are no longer an issue. PennWeave emblems are also thinner and more flexible than standard embroidery, so they lie flatter on garments, allowing for a more comfortable feel.

For a free sample, e-mail marketing@pennemblem.com, or call Katelyn at 800-793-7366.

SanMar, a leading supplier of wholesale apparel and accessories, is introducing new product arrivals for the spring and summer 2007 selling seasons.

“The rules have changed,” said Lee Strom, SanMar’s senior marketing manager. “Like retail, there are compelling reasons to introduce new products seasonally rather than once a year. Short sleeve styles make a bigger impact when launched in the spring and summer.”

Fourteen new styles are being added to the athletically inspired Sport-Tek® collection. Highlights include compression shirts that help lessen muscle fatigue during intense workouts and performance sport shirts and fleece. Other additions include stretch blend women’s t-shirts and tanks and separates for boys and girls.

Twelve new styles are making their debut in the fashion-forward District Threads™ line. Key products include plush velour separates, contrast waist boardshorts and heathered ringer t-shirts.

All 26 items are featured in SanMar’s 2007 Spring/Summer Arrivals mini-catalog.

All products and the catalog can be ordered by calling 800-426-6399 or visiting www.sanmar.com

Red Kap has two new product announcements this month. First, it is expanding its lineup of shorts styles for men and women. New styles for 2007 include the PT27 Women’s Plain Front Short, PC26/PC27 Men’s and Women’s Cotton Casual Shorts, and the PC42 Cotton Side Elastic Short.

The Women’s Plain Front Short is the perfect complement to the PT26 Men’s Plain Front Short. The Women’s version has an updated fit and cut, ensuring a professional look. The 7.25 oz. 65/35 poly/cotton fabric also gives you the durability you expect from Red Kap.

The new Men’s and Women’s Cotton Casual Shorts utilize 7.5 oz. 100% cotton with mechanical stretch for the best in comfort. These plain front shorts have front and back pockets, a jean-style waistband, men’s traditional fit, and an updated women’s fit.

Finally, the Cotton Side Elastic Short is 8.5 oz. 100% wrinkle resistant cotton twill. This short is plain front and has front and back pockets, a traditional fit, and side elastic waistband inserts. It’s a great comfortable short and has arrived just in time for warm weather.

Also new from Red Kap is the expansion of its lineup of Work NMotion™ styles for men and women. New styles for 2007 include the PZ60 Men’s Elastic Insert Pant and the PZ43 Women’s Pleated Pant.

The Men’s Elastic Insert Pant is plain front and has front and back pockets, a traditional fit, and side elastic waistband inserts. The Women’s Pleated Pant has an updated contemporary fit with button and zipper closure. Both pants are 7.5 oz. stretch twill and utilize a 75/25 polyester/cotton blend.

All Work NMotion™ products use proprietary polyester yarns that do more than just expand. Work NMotion™ fabric also allows the yarn to shrink back to its normal state, which means better flex and superior recovery. Mechanical stretch alone can be a cost effective shortcut for achieving flex, but these fabrics will quickly lose their memory, which leads to sagging. Exclusive Work NMotion™ recovery yarns ensure ongoing performance for the life of the garment without sagging at the knees and elbows.

Visit www.redkap.com for more information on these innovations as well as other styles.

Finally this month comes news from 5.11 Tactical. Endusers who wear 5.11’s All-Terrain, All-Conditions (ATAC) boots on duty can now get them in coyote brown.

Customers wanted that same “athletic shoe” feel in an off-duty and range boot. 5.11 met their request in April 2007. The new “coyote boot” matches 5.11’s 30th Anniversary Tactical Pants, also available in coyote. The ATAC 8” Side Zip boot features 5.11’s moisture-wicking lining and lightweight Shock Mitigation System™ for comfort, stability and speed. The molded Phylon® mid-sole, Hypertex® lasting board and nylon flex-fit composite shank deliver ultimate support for high-impact activity, while the non-marking, oil- and slip-resistant outsole boosts traction.

Tough ATAC boots feature non-metallic construction and a suede and nylon upper with a hidden pocket for ID, a spare key or extra cash.

Read some of the thousands of testimonials about 5.11 boots and find a local 5.11 Full Line Dealer at www.511tactical.com.

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