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Byline: just-style.com T-Shirt International (TSI), an embellisher of T-shirts, sweatshirts and other sportswear, has implemented NGC's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in a bid to streamline its expanding screen printing [...]

Byline: just-style.com California-based VOS Sports Inc has announced the voluntary recall of around 11,700 hooded jackets and sweatshirts, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced. A statement said that [...]

Hip hop fashion designers are developing clothing lines for women. Most of the fashion has been designed for men, but women are buying the men's fashions. Ten fashion designers, including Spike Lee, Doctor Dre, and Cross Colours, have started women's lines. Cross Colours reports 1st-half 1992 sales of $30 million and expects its women's clothing to generate about $20 million. The women's lines will have the same look, but will be sexier and will feature short skirts and bodysuits, as well as oversized jeans, hooded sweatshirts and T-shirts., NEW YORK -- Spike Lee was the first to stake out the ground just three months -- presenting a rap collection aimed at women as well as men. Now lines [...]

Kohl's Fined Over Product WASHINGTON Kohl's Corp. agreed to pay a $425,000 fine for selling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The CPSC alleged that [...]

A line of children's clothing inspired by President Obama's school days has been launched in the US. Obama High Clothing Company has brought out a new range of t-shirts, sweatshirts [...]

Retailer Ross Stores Inc has been fined $500,000 after failing to report to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that it had sold children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings at [...]

IN BRIEF NORDSTROM PRODUCT CASE: Nordstrom Inc. will pay a $60,000 settlement related to allegations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that it knowingly sold boys' hooded sweatshirts and jackets [...]

Byline: Chiara Hughes MILAN - Baci & Abbracci Collezioni, a trendy Italian sportswear brand that built its reputation on a stylized apple logo splattered on sweatshirts and T-shirts, is raising [...]

Steve & Barry's isn't putting all its eggs in one basket with Sarah Jessica Parker's Bitten line. The 200-unit chain specializing in university logo sweatshirts and licensed clothing has also [...]

Byline: Whitney Beckett TOY MAKER KIDROBOT IS PLAYING IN apparel. The company, known for its limited-edition art toys, has launched a line of T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, polos and accessories that [...]

It's a Saturday morning and you're at the local flea market when you run across a table loaded with embroidered sweatshirts featuring some of your favorite Disney characters. There's Goofy [...]

It's a Saturday morning and you're at the local flea market when you run across a table loaded with embroidered sweatshirts featuring some of your favorite Disney characters. There's Goofy [...]

Designers keep a cool streetwear vibe going strong on the show floor with stylish overalls, straight denim, comfy knits and long-bodied sweatshirts. Caption(s): Morphine Generation's cotton T-shirt and cotton and [...]

Byline: just-style.com Film wardrobe, hat and surf wear company Sew Cal Logo has been chosen to print the official commemorative sweatshirts and T-shirts for the University of Southern California's football [...]

Byline: David Lewis If fleece is big and microfleece is huge, then fleece hoodies are simply humongous. Part rap and hip hop, part athletic gear, part promotional, hooded fleece sweatshirts [...]

Fleece comes in many forms these days - standard sweatshirts, fashion fleece, polar-type fleece, microfleece. Indeed, it's often mind-boggling to think that, given its myriad manifestations, that we still call [...]

Acid-wash jeans have joined legwarmers and off-the-shoulder sweatshirts as the latest revival from the Eighties. Red Engine, a Los Angeles-based denim company, has introduced the 80s Wash, an updated take [...]

NEW YORK -- T-shirts, sweatshirts and fleece jackets have long been the basics of collegiate sportswear. While any of those may be appropriate for game day, alumnae wishing to show [...]

NEW YORK -- Marshall Gobuty International USA Inc., the maker of Handcuffs Sweatshirts, has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Nike Inc. alleging patent infringement. The suit, filed in U.S. District [...]

Two new safety measure are being trialled in Japanese school uniforms. Authorities are taking special steps to protect pupils by making their uniforms knife-resistant. The sweatshirts and coats, made from [...]

ISADORA STORY YOGA: Sweater firm Isadora Story has launched a yoga collection made of luxury fabrics that is set to hit stores for fall 2004. The line includes hooded sweatshirts, [...]

NEW YORK -- The do-it-yourself and noncommercial nature of alternative sports is catching on in the activewear market. Instead of buying and wearing T-shirts, sweatshirts and other basics as is, [...]

The 'business casual' environment that led to relaxed dress codes for the workplace starting in the '90s has changed the way America shows up for work. Jeans and sweatshirts are [...]

Cool and casual is a can't-miss combination for resort. Lucien Pellat-Finet, for example, is going for street chic, with plenty of luxed-up urban basics ranging from sorbet-colored T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts [...]

Weatherproof Garment Co. is the official apparel sponsor for this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and will provide microfiber fleece-lined parkas and crewneck sweatshirts to 1,000 store employees who double as [...]

Reinvention of traditional sportswear and tailored clothing was the order of the day for men's wear at the 40 Degrees trade show in London. Sweatshirts and T's in stripes and [...]

NEW YORK -- Fast-growing streetwear company Triple 5 Soul has evolved far beyond the men's hats and baggy logo sweatshirts its started with more than a decade ago. The firm [...]

Autumn in L.A. calls for a typically eclectic mix of casual and luxury -- especially when it comes to outerwear. Chic cashmere toppers, chunky belted sweaters and fur-lined sweatshirts, worn [...]

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Hanes Printables, the major mill supplier of T-shirts, sweatshirts, sport shirts and sportswear that is a division of the Sara Lee Corp., last year celebrated the 25th [...]

NEW YORK -- In response to abuse charges at a factory in Pueblo, Mexico, that makes Nike sweatshirts, the athletic giant has come out in support of the Worker Right [...]

NEW YORK -- With the holidays approaching and New Year's resolutions looming, activewear retailers are seeing brisk sales for hooded sweatshirts, bra tops, snowboarding jackets and running apparel. Shoppers are [...]

The Gerber Childrenswear PrintStuff line from Amtex offers a crew neck for toddlers. It is made from 60% cotton/40% polyester fleece. The sweatshirts come in white or [...]

NEW YORK -- A far cry from utilitarian blankets and construction workers' generic sweatshirts, WestPoint Stevens' first ads for new Vellux fashion apparel tell quite a different story. And watch [...]

NEW YORK -- A far cry from utilitarian blankets and construction workers' generic sweatshirts, WestPoint Stevens' first ads for new Vellux fashion apparel tell quite a different story. And watch [...]

NEW YORK -- Cowabunga! It's time for spring break. That's when many college and high school students dump their books and get out of their hooded sweatshirts and jeans for [...]

NEW YORK -- Marketing the millennium was supposed to be a no-brainer. There were visions of shoppers snatching up sweatshirts emblazoned with such logos as 'Y2K,' 'Year 2000' and '01-01-00,' [...]

Teens who walk, skate and bike on the streets of Philadelphia like their apparel loose and light on the logos. Key looks include plaid shirts, cargo pants, wide legs, sweatshirts [...]

New for fall, South Bay Sportswear (S. San Francisco) offers crew neck fleece sweatshirts complete with white 'USA' applique. The shirts are 100% polyester and come in navy, black, red, [...]

MONTREAL -- Gildan Activewear recently introduced the integration of an innovative new bleaching process to its manufacturing procedures. The Canadian mill, which specializes in T-shirts, henleys, tank tops and sweatshirts, [...]

One of the best things about cooler fall weather is reestablishing clients' bond with comfy fleece hoodies, sweatshirts and smart-looking jackets. There are several notable trends to keep an eye [...]

Hooded sweatshirts 14% T-shirts 43% Polo shirts 29% Caps/hats 14% Note: Table made from pie [...]

Designed with the budding individualist in mind, PURPLE PIXIES is a tween clothing line based in New York City. Hip hoodies, super-soft and cozy sweatshirts, and trendy tunics in sizes [...]

Women will continue to buy tops, including shirts, blouses and sweaters, in 1997. Shirts with collars make up about one-third of sales, followed by T-shirts and sweatshirts. Specialty stores sales of blouses are expected to fall about 1%, and discounters' market share will rise to 22%, compared to 20.5% in 1996. Sweaters sales will lose about 2% in terms of dollar value. Statistics given include age and income of women shoppers, plus market share of types of stores., NEW YORK -- Retailers have high expectations for tops. as sales in this category will be double those of any other in 1997. With women hitting the malls with a [...]

Favorite clothing retailers, in Paris, France, report on their teenager and young women's apparel sales. Kookai's best sellers include twinsets, reptile and animal-printed skirts, fake fur-trimmed tight sweaters and knee-length coats. Agnes B. markets the Lolita clothing line for adolescent girls and Le Shop sells casual wear made of natural fabrics, such as wool and heavy cotton, to meet its young customers' preferences. SAP carries designer sportswear for young women and juniors, such as Schott, Barbour, UCLA-brand sweatshirts, Levi's jeans, Cimarron jeans and pants., PARIS - Shopping, strolling or socializing, Paris's junior set generally seems to reflect an air of sophistication. Brunching at Coffee Parisien, shopping on Rue de Longchamp for jeans or simply [...]

Nike Inc has wisely expanded its business into apparel and has been granted a license to produce team sports apparel for the National Football League teams. The contract should be worth about $200 million and will boost its apparel division, which reported a 90% increase during one quarter in 1995. Nike will produce NFL uniforms and sideline apparel, in addition to shorts, sweatshirts and T-shirts. NFL has already contracted Nike to produce NFL footwear., BEAVERTON, Ore. - Nike Inc. is proving its decision a couple years ago to break into the team sports business was a prudent one. Apparel sales, especially team sports gear, [...]

Mass retailers have happily entered the game of selling casual wear to the consumer seeking comfort and a cheap price above style or fashion. T-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatsuits have become reportedly huge sellers in discount chains and retail stores. Cotton and cotton/polyester blends have been the best sellers, as well as printed t-shirts. Even stores which reported slow sales in other women's areas of the store reported brisk activewear sales, and many plan to give the category more display room., NEW YORK -- Mass marketers have a new attitude about activewear. The dressing down of America is ringing up newly found sales for the category at big discounters such as [...]

Live Hard, Jonathan Wachtel and Urban Hard Hatz are three young clothing companies. Live Hard is based in Chicago, IL, and has been operating since 1994. It produces hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Jonathan Wachtel is based in Metairie, LA, and has been operating since 1994. It produces neckties. Urban Hard Hatz is based in Philadelphia, PA and has been operating since 1992. It produces hats., live hard COMPANY: Live Hard PRODUCT: Headwear and sportswear with a philosophy based on confidence and belief defined through fresh and innovative products that emphasize a Live Hard attitude. DESIGNERS: [...]

Wholesale prices for women's apparel increased 0.4% in March 1995 over the previous month but were 0.2% lower than in March 1994, verifying the deflation that has plagued the industry since 1994. Price increases of 4.8% for women's circular-knit outerwear in sport shirts and sweatshirts were observed for March 1995 vs March 1994. Although yarn prices rose 4.4% and gray broad wovens rose 2.8% in the first quarter of 1995 vs the same period in 1994, prices for finished fabrics went up only 1.2% leaving the possibility of further price increases for finished fabrics for later on., WASHINGTON - Wholesale prices for domestically produced women's apparel in March moved up for the second consecutive month but were still below a year ago, reflecting the deflation that has [...]

Holiday shoppers stuck to the classics during Christmas 1994. The top sportswear buys by holiday shoppers were velvet leggings, chenille sweaters, merino wool separates, cotton turtlenecks, and cashmere sweaters. Saks Fifth Avenue reported it sold 15,000 chenille sweaters over the holiday season. Kmart reported velvet leggings, cotton turtlenecks and novelty Christmas-motif fleece sweatshirts were its strongest selling items., NEW YORK -- For a lot of shoppers, it was a classic Christmas. Cashmere sweaters, cotton turtlenecks, velvet leggings, chenille sweaters and merino wool separates were among the top sportswear [...]

The sale of signature T-shirts and other activewear is becoming big business for gyms and health clubs in New York, NY. Offerings include baseball caps, hooded sweatshirts and over-sized mesh shorts. One of the health clubs most involved in the sale of activewear is Crunch, which sells its own private label apparel, in addition to Avia and Nike products, at its three locations. Crunch's Doug Levine says that apparel sales help the company with its overhead expenses., NEW YORK -- Health clubs and gyms here are actively moving into activewear. The Manhattan Yellow Pages list more than 200 clubs and gyms. As these facilities sought to establish [...]