Impressions - October 2018 - 22

New Styles: Performancewear
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1. Hanes Cool DRI T-shirt
Style 4820  Features rapid-dry, 100% polyester interlock fabric that is
specifically designed to wick moisture  UPF 50 rating  Engineered for
optimal performance with printing or sublimation, according to the company
 Available in 15 colors and sizes XS-3XL
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2. EG Pro Imperial Space Dye
Style L216  Available in both women's and men's styles  The women's
version has a thumb hole  Both have a silky touch with a fleece inside, and
moisture-wicking, UPF 50+ and antimicrobial properties  Sizes XS-2XL
are available
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3. Backpacker Apparel Sport Utility Plaid
Style BP 7015  Made of 55 % cotton/45% BP yarn  UPF 30+ and cooling
properties, as well as wrinkle-, stain- and soil-resistant characteristics
 BP yarn is environmentally friendly because it is constructed without using
topical chemicals  Available in three plaids
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4. Otto Cap Running Cap
Style 133-1258  Lightweight with high-visibility reflective visor binding and
reflective strip on closure  Made of 100% polyester, with perforated back
panels for more breathability  Moisture-wicking and Dry Fast technologies
 Available in 13 colors
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5. Flexfit 110 Cool & Dry Mini Piqué Cap
Features the Hybrid Technique, which combines the company's Cool & Dry
technique and water resistance  Provides multiple dimensions of sportspecific benefits while having a universal, responsive fit  Available in
six colors
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6. Badger Ultimate SoftLock Sport ¼-Zip
Style 4006 from S&S Activewear  Made of 100% polyester  Moisturemanagement and antimicrobial performance fabric with UPF 50+ sun
protection  Contrast collar, zipper, sport shoulder and sleeves  Doubleneedle hemmed bottom
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Performance features, such
as Elbowgrease Athletics'
Conquer-DRI wicking
and Conquer-TECH
antimicrobial technologies,
are prevalent in this
Supernova track jacket.

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I M P R E S S I O N S M A G . C O M OCT./NOV. 2018

fuNctioN & feAtures
Due to this new convergence, the traditional
characteristics and features of performancewear also have been elevated. Odor-control
and moisture-wicking properties are a continued must for apparel in this category to
sustain its popular breathability.
"Moisture-wicking characteristics are still
important and will not go away," says Vince
Winters, president of Jettco Intl. Inc. "What
is changing are new techniques, like crimping
the yarns and blending with polypropylene
and other fibers to increase the speed of the
wicking process. [The] antimicrobial [property] is also very important to help mitigate
lingering body odor, staph infections and many
different types of bacteria that can affect us
on many levels."
Another area on which brands have focused
is sun protection. With today's technology
and advanced research, manufacturers are even
more aware of the risk consumers take when
exposed to ultraviolet rays. Thus, many have
incorporated an ultraviolet protection factor
(UPF) into their apparel.

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