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Innovative Textiles Inc Announces Reliant FR AIR Performance Fabric
Reliant AIR meets the FR and physical fabric requirements of ASTM 1506, and has been tested to ASTM F-1959, receiving an exceptional arc rating of 16+, qualifying the fabric as an NFPA 70E Level 2 fabric. - August 12, 2011 - Innovative Textiles Inc.
New Performance Underwear Encases Men’s Precious Cargo for Ultimate Protection
RUEZ is a new collection of high-performance underwear that offers a unique protective design unlike any Ironman, triathlon, or distance pursuit garment on the market today. Available in both boxers and briefs, RUEZ constructs compression-style foundations engineered with a special “Performance Pouch” that separate and protect men’s most vulnerable body parts. - August 11, 2011 - RUEZ Performance Underwear
College-Town Promotions Will Offer the Box Tops 4 Education and Hanes Program
Collegetown Promotions, a distributor of spirit wear and gear will be offering Hanes apparel. Hanes apparel now qualifies for Box Tops in the Box Tops 4 Education Program. - August 10, 2011 - College-Town Promotions
Startling Statistics Pave the Way for New Safety Oven Glove in the Home - Gloven Ltd
As seen on Dragons’ Den Series 9 - GLOVEN - Every year in the UK there are an estimated 360,000 injuries caused by burns and scalds, of which 112,000 require A & E visits. On the back of these statistics the new thin oven glove with fingers was developed. - August 09, 2011 - Gloven Ltd
CORDURA® Fabric Featured in Pack Recognized by Editors of Elevation Outdoors Magazine
Mile High Mountaineering’s Divide 55 Pack Incorporates CORDURA® Brand Fabric for Added Durability and Performance. - August 05, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
INVISTA Launches CORDURA® Naturalle™ Fabric Collection
New Apparel Fabric Line Showcases the Layers of Versatility Offered by CORDURA® brand Fabric Solutions. - August 05, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
Stanton James, Retailer Focused on Independent Designers Adds Danish Designer, Aleksandr Manamis
Adding to its already extensive list of designers, Stanton James brings on the very distinguished brand, Aleksandr Manamis, a line known for its creative use of fabrics and flattering unisex designs. - August 04, 2011 - Stanton James
CORDURA® Fabric Featured in Back-to-School Eastern Mountain Sports® Daypacks
Daypack Contest on Eastern Mountain Sports® Facebook Page Kicks Off In-Store Promotion - July 31, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
CORDURA® Brand Business Supports Gear to Grow at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011
Official Gear Collection Site for Gear to Grow at CORDURA® brand booth - July 29, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
ThermaRx Introduces FlowPants™ as a New Supplemental Relief Option for Men with Urinary Difficulties
Earlier this month, Houston-based ThermaRx, Inc. introduced FlowPants™, a boxer-brief style heated undergarment designed as a complementary therapy option for men suffering with urinary difficulties. When activated, FlowPants™ delivers neuromodulatory heat to cause muscle relaxation around the bladder neck facilitating easier urination and more complete bladder emptying. Designed to be discreetly worn over the user’s regular underwear and under the user’s pants or shorts. - July 28, 2011 - ThermaRx, Inc.
RAW: Chicago Presents “ILLUMINARE” Featuring Natural Born Artists in Fashion, Music and Art
The Chicago arts community is about to get interesting. RAW Chicago announces their July showcase “ILLUMINARE” to be held at Evil Olive in Chicago on July 28, 2011. The West Englewood Dynasty will be featured in the fashion show as one of Chicago’s top designers. - July 24, 2011 - The West Englewood Dynasty
INVISTA’S CORDURA® Brand Team Welcomes Paulo Pustiglione, Business Manager for INVISTA’s Performance and Protective Fabrics Division in Brazil
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand team welcomes Paulo Henrique de Lima Pustiglione as business manager for INVISTA’s Performance and Protective Fabrics division in Brazil. In this role, Pustiglione supports business strategy development for the CORDURA® brand outdoor, travel, workwear,... - July 14, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
INVISTA’S CORDURA® Brand Team Welcomes Maggie Niu, AP CORDURA® Brand End-Use Marketing Manager
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand team welcomes Maggie Niu - July 14, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
Praktiker Goes Live with CBX Enterprise to Scale Private Label Program
Core Solutions’ CBX Enterprise is supporting German DIY retailer, Praktiker Group, with accelerating and expanding their private label product offering and automating their sourcing process. - July 06, 2011 - Core Solutions
AzCa Embroidery Increases Production 60%
Tempe-based contract embroidery small business AzCa Embroidery, Inc. has increased its production capabilities by expanding its resources by 60% more embroidery heads. More info: http://azcaemb.com. - June 24, 2011 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
CORDURA® NYCO Fabrics Featured in a New Range of Bosseur® Stylish Workwear Pants
French workwear brand Bosseur® from TSD Confection is drawing attention for its products that successfully combine high protection with appealing aesthetics. The company’s new range of trousers feature CORDURA® fabric panels and offer the best of both worlds—high resistance and... - June 24, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
CORDURA® Fabrics Featured in New Divide 55 Mile High Mountaineering Pack
New pack manufacturer selects CORDURA® fabrics for lightweight durability. - June 24, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Fabric Featured in Chrome Industries’ Redesigned KURSK Pro Shoe
Redesign features 1000D CORDURA® Classic fabric upper and SPD compatible sole. - June 23, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
NAMCO Bandai Games Partners with Nolcha to Launch Galaga 30th Anniversary T-Shirt Collection
Gaming and fashion collaborate to offer designers the chance to create Galaga themed t-shirt. - June 17, 2011 - Nolcha
Nolcha Announces Partnership with Profits Plus to Create Independent Retailer Month
Month long celebration created to support buy local for independent retailers. - June 17, 2011 - Nolcha
Nolcha Partners with Ethical Fashion Forum to Launch INNOVATION USA Award
The Sustainable Fashion Design Competition offers the chance to exhibit at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York September 2011. - June 17, 2011 - Nolcha
Vlassified.com and New Legacy Mobile Announce Exclusive Deals for Independent Retailer Month
Online video classified website supports small business during Independent Retailer Month to grow consumer outreach. - June 17, 2011 - Nolcha
A Premiere and a Project to Support Japan– News from IRMA
IRMA will start selling her favorite pieces starting June 2011, these pieces will include T-shirts, canvass shopper, art prints and post cards. - June 06, 2011 - IRMAS WORLD
Gwen Beloti Collection Video Campaign
The Gwen Beloti Collection debuts its recently produced video Campaign - The Gwen Beloti Woman. - May 24, 2011 - Gwen Beloti Collection llc
Met Office Launch Eco T-Shirt Range
The Met Office has teamed up with Rapanui, an eco-fashion company, to create a range of weather related T-shirts just in time for summer. - May 19, 2011 - Rapanui Clothing LTD
The New “Affordable” 100% Angora Sweater Introduced by Angora Knit for You
Princess Kate recently may have made angora famous with her angora sweater worn over her after wedding attire but Angora Knit for You have made it affordable with their newest angora sweater creations. Called the “affordable angora sweater,” this item targets all the people who love the... - May 19, 2011 - Angora Knit for You
Jennifer Ouellette Inc. Adds Another Organization to Its Outreach Program
Anyone who has been following the Jennifer Ouellette Inc. brand for the past few months is familiar with their newly launched giveaway program with K.I.D.S (Kids In Distressed Situations). The program which began in March, donates several hand-selected Jennifer Ouellette millinery accessories each... - May 18, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.
Wetsi Launches New Technical Activewear for Stand Up Paddle Market
Wetsi is inspiring a movement with a new wetsuit. Wetsi inspires women to get in the water with a line of activewear made from 1mm, 4way stretch neoprene. This unique line brings both fashion and function to the water, offering freedom of movement, comfort and warmth to the board sport enthusiast. - May 17, 2011 - Wetsi LLC
CORDURA® Fabric Featured in Backpacker Magazine’s Editor’s Choice Pack
Granite Gear’s Blaze AC 60 Pack Incorporates CORDURA® Brand Fabric for Added Durability and Ergonomics - May 13, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Team on Location in the Fashion Capital
New Features in CORDURA® Denim Fabric Showcased at Denim by Premiere Vision Show in Paris - May 07, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
The Gear Junkie Presents “The CORDURA® brand Search for the Most Durable Person” Contest
Grand Prize Includes Trip to Salt Lake City During 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Hiking Excursion with The Gear Junkie - May 05, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Business Unveils Chinese Interactive Web Site
Site Tells Brand’s Durability Story in Simplified Chinese - May 04, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
Atlanta Urban Wear (AUW) Presents Its 1st Annual Fashion Show and Launch Party as the First Clothing Line to Represent Atlanta
Atlanta Urban Wear (AUW) will host their 1st Annual Fashion Show and official Launch party on May 5, 2011 to introduce the first clothing line representing Atlanta. - May 03, 2011 - Atlanta Urban Wear
Pink Koala Design’s the Life After Joey Project
Local designer gives back to her community’s women and children in need. - April 30, 2011 - Pink Koala Design
StartupNation.com Honors Nation’s Leading Moms in Business
Local Southern Maryland business, Pink Koala Design® Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition - April 29, 2011 - Pink Koala Design
Contract Embroidery and Protecting the Environment Go Hand in Hand
Tempe-based business AzCa Embroidery, Inc. continues its environmentally conscious business plan following Earth Day this year. - April 29, 2011 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
AzCa Embroidery Documents Dramatic Rise in Hat Orders
AzCa Embroidery, Inc., a contract embroidery small business in the metropolitan Phoenix area, has documented a dramatic increase in hat and cap orders this month. "We always see an increase in hats as the weather gets warmer," AzCa President Nathan Milhoan comments, "but this year,... - April 24, 2011 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
Launch of InsideOut Styles
New Chicago based designer, Shalini Sharma, launches her first collection of fine, 100% reversible, customized by color draped jersey dresses for women that want style with comfort and no fuss. www.insideoutstyles.com - April 18, 2011 - InsideOut
Latina Designers Launch Unique Women’s Underwear Line Campaign to Empower Women
Los Angeles based Latina designers Maria Leguizamon and Claudine Jakubowicz have been selected by Kickstarter, the largest digital funding platform for creative projects, to launch a fundraising campaign for their newest venture, Sugarpepper Panties. Inspired by the love for the flare and flavors... - April 14, 2011 - Sugarpepper Panties
Kachi Designs Jets Off to New York
Up and coming designer is set to debut her collection at Africa Fashion Week in New York. - April 12, 2011 - Kachi Designs
Small Business Markets Contract Embroidery on April Fools Day
AzCa Embroidery, Inc. continued the tradition it started last year by posting an April Fools Day video on YouTube to market contract embroidery and the video acts as an advertising tool for the small business. - April 08, 2011 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
CORDURA® Ballistic Fabric Featured in First-Class Club Glove TRS Ballistic Luggage Line
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand announces the adoption of CORDURA® fabric by Club Glove, a leader in the design and manufacture of premium travel bags, golf bags, club covers, accessories and luggage. Designed for the discerning golfer or globetrotter seeking ultra durable yet stylish... - April 03, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Team Sponsors Fashion Show at 2011 Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show
CORDURA® Brand Fabrics to be Featured in Fashion Designs. - April 01, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics
Gypsy ‘05’s Ethereal Bohemia Hits the Runway
Gypsy ’05 Unveils the Fall 2011 Men’s and Women’s Collection in a Transcendent Fashion Show. - March 26, 2011 - Gypsy 05
Dena Burton to Feature New Unique Collection
The Dena Burton Collections featured in Charity Fashion Show for Autism. - March 23, 2011 - Dena Burton Collection
Frugi Release New Range of Stylish Breastfeeding Wear for Organic Mums
Elias and Grace stock New Designer Minti in their online and Primrose Hill stores. - March 19, 2011 - Frugi
Designers Ramsey & Jade Welcome Publicist Anna Xiques
Designers of the fashion Label Ramsey & Jade / RPL Ramsey Petersson Label welcome Publicist Anna Xiques. Miss Xiques joins the 'edgy" Fashion Label as their "Special Projects" Publicists. The Designers are based out of Hialeah, Florida a part of Miami metropolitan area. Known as the "Rebels of the Runway" The Design duo's first collection was sponsored by the Gia Carangi Foundation in 2007 a Foundation for AIDS/HIV awareness in the name of the Late Super Model GIA who died of the illness. - March 18, 2011 - Ramsey & Jade
Jennifer Ouellette Inc. Launches 12 Month Give Away Program
Beginning in March 2011, the company will donate 10 brand new hair accessory items a month to K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed Situations). Despite a recent recession, which saw a decrease in donations worldwide, Jennifer Ouellette’s Program provides hope and exuberance to the kids that need it... - March 17, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.
Jennifer Ouellette Re-Launches New Facebook Fan Page
Jennifer Ouellette, a well known NY based fashion accessories designer has just re-launched her Facebook Fan Page. - March 10, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.
Capulet Announces iPad 2 Case Collection
Capulet, the London-based luxury women’s accessories label announced its new collection of iPad 2 cases that are available for immediate purchase. - March 04, 2011 - Capulet London Limited