Product Hub January 27, 2023
Editor’s Picks: Crowd-Pleasing T-Shirts
Whether used in a fundraising campaign, as an event giveaway or to show support for a cause, organization or sports team, branded T-shirts are always front and center.
With so many colors, fits, fabric constructions, technical features and applications, it’s no wonder the T-shirt continues to maintain its top-dog status in product category rankings. According to the most recent State of the Industry data from ASI, T-shirts were the most lucrative product category for distributors in 2022, accounting for 15.7% of total industry sales, followed by drinkware at 9.7%. Apparel suppliers continue to innovate with styles and comfortable fabrics.
Threadfast Apparel (asi/91163)
This unisex short-sleeve tee (100A) is made with a 4.8 oz., 60/40 cotton/recycled poly blend. It’s 15% heavier than most basic tees, and includes a polyester fiber made from recycled content including plastic bottles. It supports more sustainable cotton farming, making it a good fit for eco-friendly promos and events.
Eversole Run (asi/53040)
Consider a dye-sublimated T-shirt (8648) that’s available in a men’s or women’s cut. It’s made with high-performance 3.8 oz. 100% polyester that offers wicking properties, and can be decorated on the front, back and sleeves. Perfect as a warm-up piece for sports teams.
Next Level Apparel (asi/73867)
Present this women’s relaxed T-shirt (6600) to fashion-forward clients; it’s designed to provide a more casual fit while still offering contouring. Features include side seams, 3/8 shoulder-to-shoulder self-binding for shape retention and a set-in crew neck. Makes a nice spa or gym gift for new members.
SnugZ USA (asi/88060)
Recipients will enjoy both style and comfort with this men’s dye-sublimated short-sleeve T-shirt (HAZURE). It’s incredibly soft and ideal for creating eye-catching custom apparel. Great for bar, tavern, and brew pub gift shops.
Royal Apparel (asi/83731)
Your clients want their promo T-shirts to be worn, making this unisex short-sleeve tee (5051) spot-on for cause-related campaigns. It’s made in the USA of 100% combed ring-spun fine cotton jersey and features a classic fit. Choose from a variety of colors.
Expert Brand (asi/53404)
Here’s to the environment. This performance T-shirt (RP801U) is made from 13 plastic bottles recovered from landfills and oceans. The finished material has a soft hand that’s also wicking and antimicrobial. Made in the USA.
The Magneto Groupon Inc. (asi/68527)
This sound-activated LED light-up T-shirt (MGAN142) features an electro-luminescent panel across the front that pulsates and flashes to music and other sounds. It’s made of 100% cotton and powered by a battery pack that’s nestled inside the shirt. Good for raves, parties, discos and concerts.
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