When you think of October, what color comes to mind? Once celebrated for the annual transition from green foliage to autumnal hues of gold, orange and red, October is now linked to another color: pink. October commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink is the campaign’s identifying color. Each year, breast cancer awareness campaigns raise … Continued
Camouflage, in its endless patterns, colors and canvases, doesn’t belong solely to hardcore hunters anymore. True, camo is part tactical gear and part “uniform” for outdoor enthusiasts, but today camo is everywhere. From camo couture to hot hipster accessory, camo has somehow managed to break out of its traditional twig and leaf pattern and integrate … Continued
Imagine this: you’re running along your usual route and think you’re pushing yourself to a new level, but you check your phone, and guess what? Your favorite fitness app just received data from your shirt — yes, your shirt — that reports otherwise. Now that’s what you call a smart garment. Connected clothing. Before long … Continued
Tweens or toddlers — which age is a more challenging one? They’re each mired in a common struggle: rebellion. Both sets are in a hurry to grow up and enjoy a little independence. But tweens are also obsessed with conforming to the style preferences of their peers. And nothing inspires their solidarity more than spirit … Continued
The outdoor enthusiast is no longer defined in marketing circles by the iconic, rugged mountain climber fist pumping at the summit. For decades, open-air outfitters sought after these brand loyal, hardcore trailblazers. And while it’s true that the lucrative outdoor market is exploding — the demographics are changing. No longer does the image of the … Continued
The thundering applause. The spectacle of the opening ceremony. The sweat and tears around the track, in the pool and on the mat. The highly anticipated summer games are certain to fill us with patriotism and pride. From the flag-bearer’s specially-designed illuminated jacket to the athletes’ slick uniforms, the passion for our red-white-and-blue is on … Continued
The 2017 Apparel, Bags and Caps catalog began hitting mailboxes this week. Our annual full-line catalog is packed with hundreds of sales-winning choices—including more than 240 new looks. Within the walls of SanMar, we’ve nicknamed this publication the ABC catalog. Its sole purpose is to help generate sales for you now and into 2017. But … Continued
Project Press It is a weekly video series created by Stahls’ TV to provide weekly inspiration for the apparel decorator looking to step-out of the box and get ahead of the competition. This fun and exciting series includes how to decorate garments with a heat press and heat transfer vinyl for unique designs that give decorators new ideas, including this innovative, 3D, … Continued
The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America and show off our patriotism. This year – packed full with the Summer Games in Rio, the 100th anniversary of our National Parks and a presidential election – is an especially ideal time to rock American pride. Help your customers capture an American Vintage vibe … Continued
Our goal is to offer the best products, brands and service in the industry. We know that your customers expect styles that look and feel great, while serving as the perfect canvas for a variety of decoration. So we’re thrilled to offer a new alternative with 41 Alternative Apparel styles. Alternative Apparel is best known … Continued