Head To Toe Apparel finds at The PPAI Expo included all kinds of wearables, from hats to shoes and everything in between. By Rachel Zoch CHECKING OUT THE LATEST and greatest is a priority for distributors attending The PPAI Expo. Promo apparel, whether for employee uniforms or branded merchandise, remains one of the biggest sellers in the industry, with multiple garment types making SAGE’s top 10 product categories every month. Let’s take a look at a few of the apparel products that caught distributors’ attention on the trade show floor this year. Trucker hats keep on – well, truckin’ – and the new FLX672M-E OCflx Eco, a more eco-friendly version of the classic silhouette, is made with 40% recycled front panels, 100% recycled mesh back panels and a 100% recycled visor, plus its slightly pre-curved visor and adjustable sweatband make for an excellent fit. Outdoor Cap / PPAI 13485, S10 outdoorcap.com Several newer business casual options for women from Edwards Garment caught the eye of Jodi Frank, CEO of Delaware-based Frank Communication Solutions. “They’re offering things that will hopefully fill the void that we see from Tri-Mountain not being in our industry anymore,” Frank says. This new Soft Pleated Blouse, made of jersey knit fabric, features a stylish pull-on silhouette, and the pleated front adds extra ease and fluidity that also makes it a great maternity option. Available in black or white (shown) and sizes XS-3X. Edwards Garment / PPAI 198530, S11 / edwardsgarment.com fancy shutterstock / Shutterstock.com 20 • MARCH 2024 • PPAI Essentials | In Style
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