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| Stahls' TV, St. Clair Shores,

Report: Hanes Beefy-T Offers
Sun Protection Benefits
T-shirt, offered a UPF of 39, which
According to a recent report
still is a respectable level of protecby Consumer Reports, the Beefy-T
tion, according to the report.
T-shirt by Hanes, Winston-Salem,
Other shirts tested included the
N.C., provides impressive sun proCoolibar Girl's Rash Guard UPF
tection benefits when compared to
50+, a blend of 84% polyester/
other shirts in the market.
16% spandex embedded with titaniThe report, which discussed
um dioxide, which delivered a UPF
the importance of wearing sunof 174. The Eastbay Evapor longprotective clothing in addition to
sleeve compression crew, made of
sunscreen, featured the ultraviolet
the same polyester/spandex blend
protection factor (UPF) numbers
as the Coolibar top, delivered a
for three white shirts. Overall,
UPF of 392.
Consumer Reports found that the
"We were delighted to read the
tested shirts offered more-thanConsumer Reports story," says John
adequate protection, particularly
Hanes' Beefy-T
Spivey, marketing manager for
the cotton Hanes Beefy-T.
T-shirt provides sun
Hanes Branded Printwear. "We've
The Hanes Beefy-T, which does
protection benefits,
always known the Hanes Beefy-T
not claim to provide any UV proaccording to a report
T-shirt stood shoulders above for its
tection, delivered a UPF of 115.
by Consumer Reports
durability and softness. Everybody
UPF represents the fraction of ultramagazine.
is concerned about sun exposure,
violet radiation that can penetrate
so it's important to know when you
fabric, meaning that this particular
garment allows 1⁄115th of UVA and UVB rays and your kids are protected."
For more information, visit hanes.com.
to reach the wearer's skin. Even when wet, the
- L.M.
Hanes Beefy-T, which is thicker than a regular

Mich., has debuted a live,
regularly

scheduled

online

TV show. Airing Mondays at
11 a.m. EST, the Stahls' TV
Morning Show features guest
presenters, interviews with
experts, interactive segments
and more to plug viewers
into what's happening in the
apparel and promotional products marketplace. The 20- to
30-minute live segments offer
updates on industry buzz, new
developments and technical
know-how.
| Hotronix, Carmichaels, Pa., is
offering its "How to Change the
Control Board" video, which
demonstrates how fast and
easy it is to install a new control
board on Hotronix Auto Clam
and MAXX clam heat presses,
according to the company.
Viewers will learn the required
tools and parts, and how to in-

Imprintables Warehouse Introduces
New Performancewear Line
Imprintables Warehouse, Masontown, Pa.,
is now offering Myogrid, a new line of performancewear garments.
For the first time in company history,
Imprintables will offer apparel specifically
designed for sports and training, as well as
everyday wear. It is ideal for a variety of fitness
activities, such as CrossFit, running, yoga and
more, according to the company.
The Myogrid men's and women's lines are
offered in two apparel series. The compression
series is designed for targeted muscle support
while exercising, and the training series offers
post-workout wear with built-in vented heat
zones for a lightweight, breathable feel.
Sizes S-3XL are available in heather colors
of blue, gray and pink in the training series, and
black and gray in the compression series.
For more information, visit the website at
imprintables.com. - L.M.

Impressions | August 2015

The new Myogrid
line of performancewear
is ideal for a variety of
fitness activities.

stall them and reassemble the
heat presses quickly. The instructions also are available on
the Hotronix website in a downloadable PDF format.
| Shawnee, Kan.-based Nazdar
SourceOne, has added bannerhemming tape to the ImageStar
Media portfolio. The doublesided adhesive tape is selfwound on a paper liner that
was designed specifically for
easy

PVC-banner

hemming

and finishing. Each roll is 1 inch
wide and 72 yards long. Packaged 12 rolls per case, the tape
offers excellent adhesion, a thin
profile for minimal distraction
from the finished graphic and is
competitively priced, according
to the company.
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