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The Original CVC ¾
raglan is a great look for
boys and girls. Made
from 60-percent combed
ring spun cotton and
40-percent polyester,
this shirt is available
in eight contrasting
color combinations
and sizes XS-XL with
a tear-away label.
Next Level Apparel
UPIC: NextL178
Togs For
Tots To Teens
Charles River Apparel (UPIC:
CRA), it has to be comfortable.
“From a consumer standpoint,
functionality is key. Children’s
apparel should be constructed
to move the way children move.”
Second, you need to be able to
remove the grime of childhood
play easily. “A mom or dad should
be able to pop apparel into the
washer rather than having to dry
clean,” Norton adds.
She predicts that bold and
bright colors will continue to
reign supreme for children
looking to show off their fun
personalities. And she says that
matching parent/child looks are
ever‑popular. “Many of our top
styles, including the Space Dye
Performance Pullover and the
New Englander® rain jacket have
a mini‑me version for children
looking to dress just like mom or
dad,” Norton says.
When ordering apparel for
children, Norton emphasizes,
“Distributors should always
check to ensure that pieces
adhere to strict safety rules,
including, but not limited to,
fire‑retardant laws and lead‑
free laws. Children’s apparel
pieces should also be free of
all drawstrings as they are a
choking hazard.”
See sidebar on page 16
for more information about
product safety considerations in
children’s apparel.
Insect Shield® Dri- Balance™ tees are
revolutionary and designed to provide long-lasting,
effective and convenient personal insect protection.
Insect Shield is a proprietary formulation resulting
in effective, odorless insect protection that lasts
the expected lifetime of the product. Made from
70-percent cotton/30-percent polyester, these
tees feature moisture management, UPF 30+ sun
protection and are snag- and pill-resistant. Choose
from seven colors and sizes YXS-YL.
OMNi Apparel, Inc. / UPIC: zorrel /
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