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Reports that United States Postal Service employees are forbidden to wear hooded sweatshirts. Reason for the directive; Arguments from Angelo Mangano, president of National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 41; Context of a newsletter co-authored by Frank Jacquette.

This article reports on the recall of thousands of Hooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets by Brents-Riordan Inc. LLC in the U.S. in 2008. The company is recalling the garments because they have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Consumers are advised to remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Brents-Riordan for a full refund.

The article reports on the move of Liberty Apparel Co. Inc. in recalling about 12,000 Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts because the garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. These items were sold at Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers in the U.S. from August 2007 through November 2007. Consumers are advised to immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.

The article reports that Quiksilver Inc. recalled 9,700 Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts were recalled because a drawstring threaded through the hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. The affected sweatshirts are pink, white, brown, navy or green with a beaded heart logo and embroidered flowers on the front above the left pocket. They were sold at surf and skate shops, specialty and department stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Quiksilver and Roxy retail stores and outlets in the U.S.

The article reports on the recall of all Hide & Seek Hooded Sweatshirts by Quiksilver Inc. The sweatshirts were recalled because a drawstring threaded through the hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. The clothes were sold at surf and skate shops, specialty and department stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Quiksilver and Roxy retail stores and outlets in the U.S. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard.

The article presents profile of model Kendall Jenner who likes to ride horses and wear jeans and a hoodie. It mentions that Jenner is dating basketball player Blake Griffin, and met Taco Bennett on Twitter. It also present photographs of Jenner wearing Clothes and accessories by Gucci and earrings by Alexander McQueen.

Presents the sale of hooded jackets and sweatshirts under the brand name North West Blue in Montgomery Ward in Chicago, Illinois. Styles and description of the sweatshirts; Presence of identification numbers of the materials sold; Guidelines for drawstrings on children's outwear.

An essay is presented which examines the author's experiences in trying to choose clothing for her daughters, and it mentions school dress codes, the relationships between mothers and daughters, and the attitudes of teenager and preteen girls in the U.S. Parental rules for children are examined, along with legal rights under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, sexism, and school rules regarding garments such as tank tops and sweatshirts.

The article reports that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has stated that Macy's Inc. is recalling 33,000 children's hooded sweatshirts and sweaters sold at the department store chain. According to CPSC, the item manufactured by Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded Sweatshirts in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Taiwan, violated drawstring guidelines. CPSC said the garments can be returned for a full refund or the drawstrings may be cut off to remove the hazard.

Presents photographs of at-home dressing sweatshirts for women of the United States. Prices; Design features; Clothing materials.

This section presents information on outfits with animal prints launched in the U.S. including a leopard-print shirt by Prada and fur-lined hooded sweatshirt by Juicy Couture.

The article discusses an interview with American actress Sadie Sink. Topics explored include the production of the fourth season of television (TV) series "Stranger Things," her insights on horror films and television shows, and her favorite fashion items such as a sweatshirt from clothing firm Acne Studios and her Stella McCartney Stan Smith sneakers from footwear firm Adidas.

The article looks at the sales performance of the sports apparel industry in the U.S. in 2003. According to SGMA International, U.S. consumers continued to take advantage of lower prices by purchasing more sports apparel in the first six months of 2003 than in the corresponding period a year earlier. In 2002 sales volumes jumped by 17.2% to 4.2 billion units as the average price per unit fell by 11.7%, from U.S.$ 10.05 to U.S.$ 8.77. But sales fell in value because the rise in unit sales was insufficient to compensate for the fall in prices. In the first six months of 2003 sales were worth only U.S.$ 17.1 billion compared with U.S.$ 18.7 billion in the first half of 2002. Price deflation is having a substantial effect on sports apparel producers' profits. A number of firms are therefore moving away from commodity items such as t-shirts and sweatshirts and focusing instead on more profitable categories such as licensed sportswear and high performance apparel. The active sports apparel segment is one of the fastest growing in the market. Most companies which cater to this well-defined niche are focusing their efforts on serving core participants, or enthusiast who represent their bread and butter customers. Women continue to be the bigger spenders on sports apparel, in terms of both purchase value and numbers of units. The higher level of spending by women follows faster in the demand for women's sports apparel. Such growth stems from an increase in the number of women participating in team sports in recent years, and recent successes by women in a number of high-profile professional sports. T-shirts considered a staple item in virtually all sportswear ensembles, represent the largest selling product category in the U.S. sports apparel market. In 2002 they accounted for more than one-third of total sports apparel sales. However, because of a decline in prices, total spending in this category was almost flat in 2002.

The article reports on the security problems arising from the trend of students wearing hoodies or hooded sweatshirts in the U.S. This serves as a fashion pitfall in school districts from California to Massachusetts, which have been taking steps to ban them from campuses. School officials believe it is much easier for students to evade security cameras or hall monitors and make an anonymous exit from school if they can pull a hood over their face.

Focuses on the popularity of sweatshirts among female celebrities in the U.S.

The article reports that U.S.-based Kohl's Corp. has agreed to pay the settlement cost for selling children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings but denied allegations that it violates consumer product safety laws. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) alleges that company violates such laws as it fails to report that it sold sweatshirts. Guidelines of drawstrings by the CPSC are designed to help prevent strangulation of children. The company has agreed to pay a $425,000 fine.

The article offers information on fleece, a crew-neck sweat shirt in the U.S. It states that fleece can be made water resistant by using high polyester content and can be knit using two or three-end process. It cites that weight is an important factor when buying fleece while fashion is important when choosing fleece. It also mentions several types of flees including Engineered-print fleece, French terry fleece, and Lycra spandex fleece.

This section offers news briefs on business in the U.S. as of July 2018 including the acquisition of a quick lube location in Garden City, Michigan by Valvoline Inc., a partnership formed by Coretek Services and Total Solutions Inc., and the release of limited-edition hooded sweatshirts by Carhartt Inc.

The article discusses the effort of Roberta Louise Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon of 1966, who challenged the misconceptions about women's athletic capabilities and opened the door for female runners. It states that she wore her brother's shorts and sweatshirt to show herself as a man after the rejection of her application to participate in Boston Marathon of 1966. It mentions that women were officially permitted to participate in the race.

Focuses on two victories in court cases concerning students rights that elated conservative advocates in the U.S. Approval of a New Jersey bill that requires public schools to obtain a written consent from parents before issuing personal surveys to students; Minnesota judge ruling on a lawsuit which claimed that a high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota violated a student's constitutional rights when it prohibited a student from wearing a sweatshirt with offensive words printed on it.

The article presents style tips on dress code for work and dinner, highlighting alternative stylewear for residents in Los Angeles, California. Some of the tips recommended are a patterned frock from Alice + Olivia, the contemporary clothing company and a clutch from fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Also included is wearing loafers, a styled sweatshrit, and how to sport a tank top.

Updates on initiatives that United States companies are doing to combat sweatshops around the world. Joining of Phillips-Van Heusen and Liz Claiborne to a White House-backed initiative; Adidas' announcement of joining the Fair Labor Association; Hurdles expected to be faced by monitoring programs.

Reports on health risks in the children's use of jackets and sweatshirts with drawstrings. Reported related deaths and non-fatal accidents; Availability of `Guidelines for Drawstrings on Children's Clothing' from Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The article discusses humorous campaign advertisements used in the 2014 U.S. elections including ads for U.S. Senator-elect Joni Ernst, Florida Governor Rick Scott, and unsuccessful U.S. House candidate J. D. Winteregg.

The article features fashion designer Norma Kamali who has been creating chic sweatshirt separates, body-conscious jersey dresses in the U.S. Kamali said that she loves a great sweat piece with a gold beaded skirt unwittingly summoning up a look that combines her vintage passion with her friend's outré modernism. She also worked on an extensive, super-inexpensive line for Wal-Mart while at the same time creating costumes for Twyla Tharp's Rabbit.

The article provides information concerning the FreeCity sweatshirt and sweatpants in the U.S. The author adds that Nina Garduno, FreeCity founder and vice president of menswear for Ron Herman, and her team in her Los Angeles workshop abused beautiful Swiss cotton and Italian-made tees until they are as soft and worn in as a favorite shirt.

Provides information on various children's supplies that were recalled in the U.S. as of May 2004. Playwell Crayola Activity Cube; Meijer Children's Jacket and Sweatshirt; Swing-N-Slide Mega Rider Swing.

This article presents information on a sweatshirt, from New York-based clothes manufacturing company Animal has made its sweatshirt out of the highest quality Lee Heavy Weight sweatshirt in order to keep one warm.

Features the duty Freebird sweatshirt by Kink in the U.S. Availability of the clothing; Price.

Introduces the sweatshirt from Gack for cyclists in the U.S. Product price; Sweatshirt sizes; Features of the product.

Introduces the sweatshirt of EVS Sports for bicycle riders in the U.S. Sweatshirt price; Product features; Contact information.

The article reports on the result of the survey conducted by Tina and Dr. Roger Blackwell of Roger Blackwell Associates on why consumers bought one brand of jeans over another in the U.S. The survey reveals that people are more particular with prices and the quality of the brand. It also notes that jeans and sweatshirts are on top of the customer's shopping list. Answers to the survey are provided.

Reports on the student action in Madison protesting the connection between sweatshop labor and the use of the University of Wisconsin logo on sports apparel. Information on the five-day sit-in organized by the Madison Anti-Sweatshop Coalition; Retail price of a University of Wisconsin baseball cap; Effect of the proposed code on clothing manufacturers connected to the Collegiate Licensing Corp.; Other colleges with anti-sweatshop actions.

Reports that North Carolina's Duke University has prohibited the printing of items with the university's logo in sweatshops. Reason for this action.

The article discusses the formation of a new national student movement. The real steam of the new movement comes from the unholy relationship between universities of the United States and the mostly offshore sweatshops that produce their logo-emblazoned shirts, sweatshirts and shorts. The campus anti-sweatshop campaign began to pick up speed when a dozen students returned from the "Union Summer" experience of 1997 to their home campuses of Duke, Harvard, Illinois and Georgetown with newly honed consciousness and organizing skills.

The article enumerates some of the things deemed unacceptable in various United States schools. According to the author, Randolph Middle and High Schools prohibit the wearing of hooded sweatshirts to allow security cameras to recognize the kids entering the school facilities. Meanwhile, dodgeball is not allowed in all public school in Austin, Texas.

Presents excerpts from a speech on the sport clothing industry in the United States and European Union countries made by Invista chief executive officer Bill Ghitis to a conference in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The industry faces the challenge to inspire consumers to want their products and to sell value. In active sportswear, the technology gap between the professional and mass markets is enormous. In spite of the availability of innovative fiber and fabric options, basic cotton products still account for 60 to 70 percent of sales. Many products such as sweats, t-shirts and jogging pants are basic. When manufacturers offer consumers garments of this kind to wear with high-technology trainers for which they have paid 100 Euros or more, then there is something wrong with vendors' product and marketing strategies.

Reports on Harrison Technology company's development of the Windbrake coating and laminating process for fleece sweatshirts. Opportunities for windproof/breathable products; Windbrake's difference from W.L. Gore & Associates' Windstopper windproof/breathable technology; Projected pricing for Windbrake fleece apparel; Marketing effort behind Windbrake.

Reports that Levi Strauss and Co. is voluntarily recalling Levi's Jeans for Women junior-sized flammable sweatshirts based on the investigation conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Failure of the fiber material to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability; Awareness of the company concerning the possible adverse effect of the flammable product.

The article reports on the fashion revolution of sportswear for fall of 1998 which uses polyester or cotton fleece in sweatshirts in the U.S. ShopKo Corp. senior vice-president and general merchandise manager (GMM) Skip Chustz mentions that the two factors which drive the sweatshirt business are fabric and color. It cites the significant trend in the marketplace which turns the sportswear companies to sportswear fabrics and styles.

Reports that El Monte, California-based activewear firm Ion Actif launched an online selling site at ionactif.com and is looking to wholesale the line to specialty stores, as well as to spas and yoga boutiques. Cost of a wrap bra top and a hooded sweatshirt; Reason the store was named Ion, according to company founder Reno Yu; Projections of Yu on the company's wholesale volume in the first three years.

The article discusses the increase in demand of supply of fleece fabrics since the fashion trend for fall will cover a variety of fleece apparel in the U.S. It states that the styles will range from henley, hoods and striped ribbed trim. It notes that the bestseller is the open-bottom sweatshirt with a four-button placket henley collar. According to manager Jane Howell of Russell Athletic that she already received, reorders and that they are in a rush for more productions of fleece apparel.

Focuses on the controversies surrounding businesses in the U.S. that sell hippie artifacts during the 1960s. Examples of hippie consumer items that are fast becoming fads in the country; Type of business ventures entered into by entrepreneur Randolfe Wicker of New York aside from selling wholesale and retail buttons; Magazines wherein businesswoman Barbara Johnson of New York advertises bumper stickers and sweatshirts; Charges of a school principal in Matawan, New Jersey against Mark Sloane, operator of the Big Store selling absence buttons.

Reports on the sale of election memorabilia following the contested 2000 United States presidential election. How, as of November, 2000, items available for sale through online auctioneer eBay include issues of newspapers declaring George W. Bush the winner of the election, electoral college sweatshirts and replicas of the so-called butterfly ballot used in Palm Beach County, Florida; Price of the Net address Gorerecount2000.com.