Chefs are the new celebrities, coming out from the kitchen and on to your TV. With more color and increased comfort, chef wear has adapted to accommodate the chef’s new public responsibilities.
By Jill Malcolm
In this new series, Wearables aims to make the U.S. a better looking place. First stop: the golf course. Can we help outfit a charity tournament on this year’s reduced budget? By Haley Jones More >>
One Shirt, Eight Looks
A staple of wearables inventories everywhere, the woven isn’t just reserved for the office. Take a look at all the uses for this wardrobe favorite. By Matt George More >>
ASI Chicago Education Report
Did you miss out on our full slate of apparel classes at ASI Chicago? We cover some of the best advice given by the experts. By C.J. Mittica More >>
Appliqué
What are the latest appliqué trends? Are there difficulties with the appliqué process? Which industries/demographics consume appliqué apparel? What should people know about the proper care and washing of garments that come with appliqué designs?
Answers >>
Each issue, Wearables University is
the educational source you need for promotional apparel. Fabrics, colors, sizing, decoration, terminology – we cover it all.
[TRENDS] FTC Cracks Down On Greenwashing Claims: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged four non-industry apparel manufacturers with deceptively marketing their products as eco-friendly when the companies' production processes were, in fact, harmful to the environment. "With the tremendous expansion of green claims in today's marketplace, it is particularly important for the FTC to address deceptive environmental claims," said David Vladeck, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. More >>
Featured Podcast Stitches and Wearables staff writer Matthew George talks with Jeff Civillico, a nationally-renowned corporate entertainer and MC, to learn how a company can plan a memorable corporate event despite the current state of the economy. Civillico highlights guidelines without breaking the bank and addresses the importance of delivering the “wow” factor.