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t - sh i r t s
Julie Richie is associate
editor for PPB.
Source: New Image Inc.
Statistically
Speaking
91% of
Americans
claim to own a
favorite t-shirt.
34%
say white is
their favorite
t-shirt color.
62%
claim to
own more
than 10
t-shirts.
If all those
t-shirts were
lined up, they
would circle
the globe
34 times.
Two billion
t-shirts were sold in 2010
compared to one billion in
2005 and 500 million in 1985.
One single t-shirt requires
SIX MILES OF YARN.
The Keepsake is part of
Alternative Apparel’s first 50/50
collection (50-percent cotton,
50-percent polyester) and has
a distinctive vintage inspiration.
Soft and breathable, the shirt has
a classic fit, low shrink rate, a
bound collar and tonal stitching
on the inside collar. A tear-away
label ensures comfort. Sizes
range from XS to 2X, and the
Keepsake is available in crew or
V-neck as well as in 15 colors.
Alternative Apparel \ UPIC: ALTE8602
Part of Royal Apparel’s
eco-friendly collection that
includes 50 styles, this
scoop neck eco tri-blend is
50-percent RPET, 37-percent
organic cotton and 13-percent
rayon. It comes in sizes XS-2X.
Royal Apparel \ UPIC: Royal992
This 100-percent pre-shrunk
cotton pro-weight long sleeve
t-shirt has a seamless rib knit
collar and rib knit cuffs for stretch
and recovery. With taped neck
and shoulder seams for durability
and a tear-away label that is easily
customizable, this shirt also has a
two-needle hemmed bottom that
won’t unravel. It’s available in sizes
S-3X and in 26 color choices.
Delta Apparel \ UPIC: delta03
The six-ounce, 100-percent cotton Champion
short sleeve t-shirt has a tag-free neck label,
shoulder-to-shoulder neck taping, double-needle
sleeves and a bottom hem. The “C” logo is
included on the left sleeve. Choose from sizes
S-3X. It’s available in a variety of colors.
Heritage Sportswear \ UPIC: HERI0002
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