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URBAN WEAR
TOMBO
A street smart blend that defines Tombo
Tombo is well known for its range of trackpants Open Hem Bottoms.
which form the basis of many a club or team kit. It’s this blend of street
The range includes both cuffed and standard open smart and versatility that
hems, in both lined and unlined forms for men, defines Tombo. With
women and also kids. fantastic attention to
Each piece is made in the same soft yet durable product detail and total
100% polyester microfibre which means that commitment from design
they’re easy care, quick to dry and they will not through fabric selection to
fade. fit, you can be sure all
This makes them as perfect for outdoor activities products have that
such as promotional work and activity centres as essential street credibility
they are for sports and leisurewear. in addition to perfect
New for 2010 is TL47F, a women’s version of the performance in wear.
best selling plain lined cuffed track bottoms, and Every piece has been
TL69B, a new kid’s version of the Men’s Piped designed with the decorator in mind which means
that every lined track bottom or short has a zipper
access for printing or embroidery.
With more companies, councils and larger
organisations realising the benefits of being able
to purchase garments from stock, and with
minimum quantities of just one, Tombo is the
perfect choice.
And with the whole hoodie popularity continuing
to grow, it’s a perfect time for the introduction of
the new Tombo Hood (TL75). With contrast
panelling and sporty white piping down the over-
sleeve, it's a great look for students and teams.
For more information call PenCarrie 0800 252 248;
Ralawise 0800 212 180, or Prestige Leisure 0800
652 1234. For a free brochure or to see more of the
Tombo 2010 collection, visit
www.tomboclothing.com
UKL
Demand for hooded Ts expected to soar
The growing popularity of the hooded sweatshirt At the top of the Gildan scale is the 9500 Hoodie
18500
has enabled Gildan to bridge the gap between and at 325gsm it is one of the heaviest garments
basic apparel and fashion. For 2010 Gildan now available to the promotional clothing industry.
has six hoodie styles, with a garment to suit all Made from 80% cotton/20% polyester and
budgets. available in 12 colours it would not look out of
Gildan's four hooded garments are made in the place in any retail store.
same fabric to allow you to offer your customers For 2010, Fruit of the Loom has added three new
choice. The 18500 hoodie comes in 26 colours. It colours to the hooded sweat colour palette,
has a double lined hood, twin needle stitching and bringing the total to 20.
is produced with air jet spun yarn which provides Fashionable charcoal, bright orange and Kelly
a softer feel and no pilling. This is complemented green pick up on colour trends in retail.
by the youth 18500B in 14 colours which is “Charcoal has the appearance of a washed-down
constructed in the same way minus the drawstring black and will be of particular interest to
to abide by EU regulations. customers servicing the music merchandise
If your customer would like a full zip hoodie then market,” Alison McKenzie, brand director
opt for the 18600 and 18600B. Both are fitted comments.
with a YKK zip which has overlapping fabric to The company’s hooded Ts boast similar styling and
allow you to produce that all important full chest appeal to the hooded sweats, but are made from
print. Available in 16 and nine popular colours 100% cotton T shirt jersey fabrics – 160 gm/m2
respectively the full zip range ensures customer for the men’s long sleeve hooded T and 125/135
satisfaction. gm/m2 for the Lady-Fit lightweight hooded T.
All of the four garments above are produced in a “The hooded Ts are a great alternative to the
270gsm 50/50 polyester/cotton making them hard hooded sweats for warmer weather, and we’re
wearing with exceptional colourfastness. also finding that people are layering them under
Moving up the scale, the 12500 Hoodie weighs an sweatshirts and short sleeve Ts," adds Alison. expecting demand to soar this year as our
impressive 305gsm. Made from 50% cotton/50% "They could have been made for music festivals customers harness their sales potential.”
polyester for durability and colourfastness, it is and have huge potential in the street fashion and
produced in air jet spun yarn and comes in 14 music merchandise markets. Hooded Ts are still For more information call 0800 220 955 or visit
colours. something of a rarity in promo and we’re www.uklonline.co.uk
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