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OVERHEARD
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Gildan
Activewear
Acquires
American Apparel

GILDAN ACTIVEWEAR INC., Montreal, recently announced
that it will acquire the American Apparel brand for $88 million.
The deal does not include American Apparel retail-store assets.
Last November, Gildan entered into an asset-purchase agreement
with American Apparel that served as the initial bid in a courtsupervised auction.
Gildan's fi nal bid included the acquisition of the worldwide
intellectual property rights related to the American Apparel brand,
as well as manufacturing equipment. Gildan also will separately
purchase American Apparel's inventory to ensure a smooth transition
as the businesses are integrated, according to the company.
"We are excited to be moving forward with this acquisition," says
Glenn Chamandy, president and CEO of Gildan. "The American
Apparel brand will be a strong complementary addition to our growing
brand portfolio. We see strong potential to grow American Apparel
sales by leveraging our extensive printwear distribution networks
in North America and internationally to drive further marketshare penetration in the fashion basics segment of these markets."
For more information, visit gildan.com. - L.V.

BLANKS PLUS TO LAUNCH
ECO-HYBRID LINE
BLANKS PLUS, Los Angeles, is launching a line
this month featuring its proprietary EcoHybrid fabric. ¶ Eco-Hybrid is a 100% natural
blend of cotton and Lenzing Modal. The ecofriendly material is made from sustainable
beech trees grown in Europe, making it a 100%
biodegradable and synthetic-free fabric.
¶ "Using this unique custom cotton-blend
fiber, we create a variety of current, ontrend and exclusive premium fabrics," says
Michael Hong, owner, BLANKS PLUS. "Eco-Hybrid
fabric's strengths are silky-soft feel, amazing
fit, fantastic drape and pristine printing
surface." ¶ The line features men's, women's
and youth options. At launch, the company will
offer 33 styles in two colors - black and white
- with plans to expand the line already in the
works. All styles are AZO-free, preshrunk,
machine washable and tumble dryable. ¶ For
more information, visit blanksplus.net. - L.V.
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Impressions - February 2017

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Impressions - February 2017
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
What Powers Plackets?
What Being ‘Green’ Means
Critical Customer Training
Walking a New Path
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Sublimation
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - February 2017 - CT1
Impressions - February 2017 - CT2
Impressions - February 2017 - Impressions - February 2017
Impressions - February 2017 - Cover2
Impressions - February 2017 - 1
Impressions - February 2017 - Contents
Impressions - February 2017 - 3
Impressions - February 2017 - 4
Impressions - February 2017 - 5
Impressions - February 2017 - First Impressions
Impressions - February 2017 - 7
Impressions - February 2017 - From the Show Director
Impressions - February 2017 - 9
Impressions - February 2017 - Overheard
Impressions - February 2017 - 11
Impressions - February 2017 - 12
Impressions - February 2017 - 13
Impressions - February 2017 - First Look
Impressions - February 2017 - 15
Impressions - February 2017 - 15a
Impressions - February 2017 - 15b
Impressions - February 2017 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - February 2017 - 17
Impressions - February 2017 - 18
Impressions - February 2017 - On Design
Impressions - February 2017 - What Powers Plackets?
Impressions - February 2017 - 21
Impressions - February 2017 - 22
Impressions - February 2017 - 23
Impressions - February 2017 - What Being ‘Green’ Means
Impressions - February 2017 - 25
Impressions - February 2017 - 26
Impressions - February 2017 - 27
Impressions - February 2017 - Critical Customer Training
Impressions - February 2017 - 29
Impressions - February 2017 - Walking a New Path
Impressions - February 2017 - 31
Impressions - February 2017 - 32
Impressions - February 2017 - 33
Impressions - February 2017 - Shop Talk
Impressions - February 2017 - 35
Impressions - February 2017 - 36
Impressions - February 2017 - 37
Impressions - February 2017 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - February 2017 - 39
Impressions - February 2017 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - February 2017 - 41
Impressions - February 2017 - Sublimation
Impressions - February 2017 - 43
Impressions - February 2017 - 44
Impressions - February 2017 - 45
Impressions - February 2017 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - February 2017 - 47
Impressions - February 2017 - Heat Printing
Impressions - February 2017 - 49
Impressions - February 2017 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - February 2017 - Classifieds
Impressions - February 2017 - 52
Impressions - February 2017 - Cover3
Impressions - February 2017 - Cover4
Impressions - February 2017 - I1
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201605
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201604
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201603
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201602
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201601
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015fall
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201509
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015fall
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