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Brown Manufacturing Debuts Dryer Controls Brown Manufacturing Group Inc., Wyoming, Mich., now offers TRX and TRXi software controls with its production textile curing units. The new software allows a production ﬂoor to store the curing requirements for up to 36 different jobs. With touchscreen control, the operator can adjust the dryer to conform to the settings required when a print job changes. The system also allows operators to alter an existing program and save the change for future use. A “heads-up” display, audible alarms and an industrial stack light communicate the machine’s status to the operator and the production ﬂoor manager. The system also tracks the costs of a job, and features a maintenance database that stores up to 12 tasks and their required completion requirements. Some additional features of the TRX soft- NAZDAR ANNOUNCES SWEEPSTAKES The TRX and TRXi software control systems from Brown Manufacturing Group allow a production ﬂoor to store curing requirements for up to 36 different jobs. The systems, complete with touchscreen controls, also allow operators to alter an existing program and save changes for future use. ware include: a low-power, “eco-mode” setting, programmable auto-shutdown, multi-lingual functionality, touchscreen ﬁle management, on-board diagnostics system, control panel temperature sensors with alarm notiﬁcations, and SD-card and email software updates. For more information, visit brownmfg.net. — L.M. Covalent Activewear Offers Multiple Apparel Options Some of the apparel options from Covalent Activewear are made using 100% polyester or a polyester/Lycra spandex blend. The activewear is available in seven product categories, including basketball, running, baselayers, multi-sport and more. include four types of mesh (wicking knit, mini, tricot and cool-weather), as well as Performance Fleece, Microﬁber, Interlock, Doubleknit and Poly Dazzle. There also is a polyester/Lycra spandex fabric blend — particularly prevalent in the company’s baselayers that are offered in short- and long-sleeve options — which is ideal for compression apparel, according to the company. Covalent’s ﬂeece options include hoodies, jackets and pants in a variety of sizes. The company’s multi-sport category consists of shortand long-sleeve base tees, a running tank top, mesh shorts and a soccer jersey. All fabrics are available in a variety of colors. For more information about the company’s products, visit covalentactivewear.com. — M.H. Covalent Activewear, Coumbia, Md., is a manufacturer and wholesaler of team sports apparel, including a variety of tops and bottoms. Seven categories of apparel options — basketball, running, soccer, outerwear, ﬂeece, baselayers and multi-sport — are available for team dealers, embroiderers, screen printers and retailers. The 100% polyester fabrics used Nazdar SourceOne, Shawnee, Kan., and England-based ink manufacturer Magna Colours have announced the Color Your World sweepstakes. Entries for the contest began being accepted Jan. 1. The winning entry will be selected March 31, according to the company. The ﬁrst prize is a trip for two to attend the FESPA Fabric 2013 Exposition in London, which will be held in conjunction with FESPA 2013 at the ExCel London Exhibition Center from June 25-29. FESPA Fabric will feature innovations in garment decorating technology from manufacturers of print machinery for screen printing, digital textile printing, direct-to-garment printing and heat transfers. “This is an incredible opportunity to attend the one of the largest and most dynamic trade shows in our industry,” says Mike Johnson, director of marketing, Nazdar SourceOne. “It also provides the lucky winner a chance to visit one of the world’s great cities. We’re proud to partner with Magna Colours and offer this amazing sweepstakes to our customers.” For more information, including sweepstakes rules and details on how to submit entries, visit sourceone. nazdar.com. — M.H. 16 Impressions | January 2013 impressionsmag.com http://sourceone.nazdar.com http://www.brownmfg.net http://sourceone.nazdar.com http://sourceone.nazdar.com http://www.covalentactivewear.com http://www.impressionsmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - January 2013

Impressions - January 2013
Table of Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
FYI
Product Gallery
ISS Conference
Sharing the Spotlight
Tracking Today's T-Shirt Trends
Tees: Tried and True
How to Shop a Trade Show
Shop Spotlight
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Technique
Digital Decorating
Online Directory
Business to Business
Classifieds
Ad Index

Impressions - January 2013