Impressions - January 2016 - 12

opening
thoughts

OVERHEARD

Improving
Conditions
'Glocally'

Faces Apparel is
helping to provide
educational supplies
to children in the
Philippines.

WE'D ALL LIKE to think the garments we decorate, produce, sell
and even wear were made by people receiving fair compensation for
their work.
This is the case in many instances, but "sweatshops" still exist, and
workers worldwide are exploited and have no chance to rise from poverty.
Faces Apparel believes that behind every garment there is a face,
and is making strides to give back on a "glocal" (local and global) level
to workers who deserve fair pay and safe
working conditions.
Globally, the company has partnered
"We feel
with community-based organizations to
privileged
provide self-sustaining economic opportuand grateful
nities through its Micro Factory initiative
for this
in rural, at-risk areas. Workers can earn fair
incredible
pay and work according to international
opportunity
workplace safety code standards.
to love and
Faces Apparel creates premium blank tees
serve the
globally while promoting a better quality
children of the
of life and creating a high-quality product.
Philippines."
Locally, the Ultimate Collection by Faces
Apparel is designed and produced in Southern
- Michael Lew
California, and works with business owners
Founder,
and artisans to create a positive force in the
Faces Apparel
global marketplace.
Faces Apparel is launching its first
collaboration with World Vision in the
Philippines for its Empowerment Collection, partnering with the non-profit organization to help provide
educational supplies to children in the country.
"Faces Apparel is thrilled to partner with World Vision, the global
leader in humanitarian initiatives," says Faces Apparel Founder
Michael Lew. "We feel privileged and grateful for this incredible
opportunity to love and serve the children of the Philippines."
For every five shirts sold in the United States, a child will be provided with a year's worth of education.
For more information, visit facesapparel.com. - J.B.

IMPRINTABLES WAREHOUSE, Masontown, Pa., is offering a new video on
SPECTRA Insta Print printable heat-transfer vinyl. The video also
showcases the material's drying capabilities and compatibility with
eco-solvent and solvent inks, as well as its thin profile, which makes
it suitable for application to cotton, polyester and cotton/poly
blends, according to the company. For more information, visit imprintables.com.
NATIONAL NETWORK OF EMBROIDERY PROFESSIONALS (NNEP), Kent, Ohio,
has launched a new program designed to help participants proactively
manage their potential for success by taking personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Those interested can
enroll for a one-time fee. For more information, visit nnep.com.

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I M P R E S S I O N S M A G . C O M JANUARY 2016

Involved
78% of the
Impressions audience
regularly attends the
Imprinted Sportswear
Show (ISS) in their
region. Source: 2015
Impressions Reader
Survey

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