This Just In: Reverse Appliqué Apparel

While recently attending the New England Apparel Show, our owners discovered a new trend many of the vendors were now carrying: reverse appliqué.  Mostly used for school and team apparel, reverse appliqué offers a distinctively different look to spirit wear.

Instead of letter which is traditionally screen printed, embroidered, or cut and sewn onto the top of a shirt,  the reverse appliqué process cuts the lettering out of the garment, then a contrasting piece of fabric is placed behind the cutouts and stitched onto the garment so as to show through the holes.  The result is very hip and stylish.  Interested in a sweatshirt for your team or school?  Contact us, or stop in to our showroom to see samples and for more information.

What we've been working on this week

This week we got to assist the Easter Bunny with a very special task: creating a little girl's dream bedding set.  Apparently, this little girl has been looking everywhere for a set of sheets with golden retrievers on them, but to no avail.  So, not one to take "no" for a n answer, the "Easter Bunny" came our way and we were happy to help him out.  We embroidered this Pillow Sham with a large Retriever head, embroidered three small Goldens on the pillow case and along the top edge of the flat sheet, and  stitched another large Golden retriever head in the center of the comforter and added a few scattered, smaller retrievers around him.  The result went over quite well, or so the "Easter Bunny" reports to us.

Featured Item: Rayon (from Bamboo) Long Sleeve Dress Shirt

One of the world's most renewable plants, bamboo grows up to a foot a day without the use of chemical pesticides.  Bamboo charcoal technology uses high heat to convert bamboo into charcoal - which is then made into a soft polyester fabric that naturally wicks moisture.  When used to develop rayon from bamboo fabric, bamboo offers a soft hand and breathable wear, making bamboo fabrics a superior Earth-friendly apparel item as well as an excellent choice for warm weather apparel.

This lightweight yarn dyed poplin shirt is made with sustainable bamboo rayon, boasts an exceptionally soft drape and hand, and features  reinforced top-stitching on armholes, shoulder seams and back yoke. It is available for Men and Ladies in several attractive colors.  It's sure to become your new go-to shirt and today and tomorrow you can still get it at 15% off as part of our April "Eco Fabrics" sale.  

E-Catalog: Red House Corporate Wear

Red House is the wardrobe of choice for those who enjoy a relaxed and refined lifestyle.  Unequaled in craftsmanship and materials, our Red House line offers casual luxury clothing designed with a sophisticated sense of style.  Red House is also a perfect choice for crisp, professional work wear for your employees.  Check out their latest offerings in their latest e-catalog.

Thing that's making us smile this week

So this one has been making the rounds this week, but really... how many times is too many times to see it?  It's definitely something to make everyone smile!