Sportswear is turning to technology as it looks to the future for inspiration. Embrace sculptural shapes and active designs. Ask for upgraded fabrics that deliver performance features and all-day comfort. Add flashes of color and reflectivity, and expect sleek, streamlined details as the future becomes today. Check out the latest trend report from The Style Network … Continued
Earlier this month at the PPAI Expo in Las Vegas, SanMar U broadcast its webcasts live from the show floor. We shared new products and trending patterns, but more than that, we heard from decoration experts about what is trending in decoration. Here’s what we learned! Brick This thick and chunky decoration material gives your … Continued
Originally, the word “uniform” was a way of describing things that looked the same. It has come to mean much more than that over the ages. People have made and worn uniforms to give teams of all sorts a sense of belonging. They set expectations, instill a sense of trust and create a sense of … Continued
One table needs menus. Another’s signaling for the check. The other is full of famished folks tapping their watches, waiting for their meals to arrive. While one busy server tries to take care of all three at once, the coffee she’s whisking to another table just spilled on her shirt. Not to worry, she is … Continued
When you think of cool, what comes to mind? If you thought “Dad’s wardrobe,” you’re not necessarily wrong. Maybe it’s not your dad’s wardrobe, but many dad-like items are trending in street style. From Hawaiian shirts to pulled-up socks, many faux pas are now trend-right. But, one look currently reigns supreme…the dad cap. You know … Continued
There’s no hiding it — camo has enjoyed a surge in popularity, as we discussed in a recent blog post. Camo’s rebellious, versatile patterns stamp the identity of outdoor enthusiasts and also toss a nod to cutting-edge fashion. In our industry, decorating on camo is a hot trend, but it does present a few challenges … Continued
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
Concert merchandise seemed to peak in the 1980s. Think back to the iconic t-shirts from the period—AC/DC, the Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses come to mind. Concert merchandise from the 90s and 2000s don’t leave the same impression. However, a new wave of merchandise from Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kanye West and One … Continued