When choosing a garment there are particular terms that you
want to pay attention to. Some are very concerned with where they are made
while others are more concerned with textures.
Ring- Spun cotton as many of us know is regular cotton is made from soft
vegetable fiber, obtained from the seedpod of the cotton plant that is made
into strands of fiber. It is a softer option to cotton but still essentially
cotton.  We can find ring-spun cotton in
generic brands such as Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, Jerzees, and Anvil for some
examples. Next Level also has some nice Ring-Spun Cotton shirt options
available at a very reasonable price.

Now many of you might ask, what does NO C.O.E stand for?
Well it has essentially the same feel as to ring-spun however; the process is
much more complicated and is considered the highest cotton option
available.  Highest quality comes with a
cost. The concept of NO C.O.E  as quoted
from Bella as “Not all Tees are created equal”. No C.O.E does not come in the
generic T-shirt options similar to thus of ring-spun. Only Bella and Canvas
have this option which allows them to be able to sell the shirts at a higher
cost.

So bottom line. What really is the difference? In our
opinion, based on the texture of both garments there really is no difference.
Ring-Spun cotton has just as much softness as the NO C.O.E. and comes at a
lower price. So when choosing a garment that soft and affordable go with
ring-spun. You will be just as pleased with the quality as well as pleased that
you are not burning a hole in your pocket.

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What’s Hot:

With Spring approaching, we all know that those heavy sweaters and long sleeve oxfords will be put away. Many of you might be looking for some fresh spring clothing to occupy your closets. Let us present a options that are popular for this season.

Style 8415 by Ultra Club is a popular seller for the warmer seasons approaching. Great for all you avid golfers! Its anti-pull feature attracts many of our customers. The UltraClub® Men’s Cool & Dry Elite Performance Polo has a moisture wicking, anti-microbial feature allows you to feel drier while protecting yourself from the sun with a touch of style. It comes in big and tall sizes (up to a 6XL), a variety of colors, and a Ladies comparable piece (as shown below).

The next style is the 8445 also by UltraClub. Its unique feature that it offers is “scotch guard” which prevents stains from setting in. Great option for a busy restaurant or even if you are just someone who can’t seem to stay clean. This relaxed fit offers a anti-bacterial protectant to fight tough odors. So stay fresh, look sharp, and fight stains without breaking a sweat. Comes in both Men’s and Ladies styles.

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We welcome really any kind of feedback ( negative or positive ) to help us best deliver and serve you with helpful information thoughout the industry. All you have to do is click on the links that catch your eye and read all about it…. Enjoy!

Thinking Outside the Box- Hooper Decor- Home and Style Find!

Screen Print Tip of the Week- Dye Discharge thanks Impressions Mag for the great read!

February 24th-26th Looking for things to do this weekend in your neck of the woods?

Wheaton College is featuring Trybe Gala 2012 Tonight @ 7:30pm open to the public!

Rhode Island College- LEC Women’s Basketball Championship! Starts Tonight @ 5:30pm open to the public

Bridgewater State College- MASCAC Semi-Finals Worcester State at Bridgewater State 5:30 PM

Norton MA Calender of Events for this weekend- Family fun in the Norton Area

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What’s New for 2012? Well with a New Year comes new styles and the survey has it that “Vintage is in”. Many of the new styles that our distributors are offering are geared towards a more retro feel to tell a story in itself. It’s all about the look, and fashion is always changing, so keep up with the trends and contact us for the latest styles for this year.
J-America is an up and coming distributor that has some amazing styles to check out.

The Adult Vintage Long Sleeve Thermal Tee has contrast flatlock stitching that gives it a unique look. Great for layering under any short sleeve shirt or under your favorite puffer vest! Colors available are Vintage white, Charcoal Heather, and Black (as shown).

The next style is an Adult Vintage Zen Hooded Pullover Fleece that is acid-washed with silicone finish giving it that “old school” feel that it has below. Its lightweight material is a great option for any sports team warm-up sweatshirt. Colors available are Cement ( as shown) , Dark Smoke and Vintage Navy.

Also comes in a full zip option

Another J America piece is the J-America Adult Vintage Solid Fleece Track Jacket. The jacket is enzyme-washed and has a nice high collar to keep you insulated. It’s a 9.75oz. jacket that is not only heavyweight, but comfortable to wear. This piece can even be worn decorated to a casual outing or corporate semi-formal business event. These pieces are great because they are multi-functional and offer so much more than your average jacket. “Where style meets class” Colors available Vintage White ( as shown ) , Vintage Navy, and Black.

What do you think of the new fashions for 2012?

Which is your favorite color?

Feel free to contact us with questions on this blog….We welcome any comments and/or suggestions in regards to all our blogs.

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As many of you may know most of the common apparel is not made in the USA. This is a concern to many of our customers as well it should be. It could also be looked at as a way to help boost the economic recovery.  Many manufacturers, such as “Bayside” and “Union Made” for example, use “USA Made” and “Made in the U.S.A “ as a selling point. Many American companies, to cut their costs, have outsourced their manufacturing operations off shore where labor is cheaper. This is one prime reason many Americans are wary about purchasing goods that are not solely American made. The concern rises that the US has lost both industrial capacity and manufacturing jobs, or the exploitation of non-American workers in sweatshops.   A garment bearing “Made in the U.S.A. “ is better quality proving that you get what you pay for!

One word of advice: Watch out for the terminology!  “Made in the U.S.A”  and “U.S.A Made” can be very different terms: For example Anvil added a “USA Made” Tee which denotes that the garment is assembled in the US but is made from Imported Fabrics; essentially this is not 100% American made. Bayside however offers a “Made in the U.S.A”  Tee which is truly made in the USA of domestically grown cotton!

-An educated person is one who has learned that information almost always turns out to be at best incomplete and very often false, misleading, fictitious, mendacious – just dead wrong. – Russell Baker

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Event: <3 Hearts for Hope Foundation: Race for a Cure

 When: November 26th, 2011
Where: Mansfield High School, 250 East St. Mansfield, MA
Details: The 3.1 mile Run/Walk was coordinated by the students and teachers of Mansfield High School. All proceeds are donated to the Hearts for Hope Foundation to help those with Cystic Fibrosis have a better quality of life. More than 30,000 children and adults are affected by this generic disease. ESP Solutions is proud to be one of the sponsors for these T-shirts.
*The run/walk starts at 10:00am but day of registrations opens at 8:00am, with a post-race celebration after. Please come and support this event. All are welcome!

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Check out our Flicker Page for some pictures of the event… http://bit.ly/uDMf4S

A very special thanks goes out to Jodi from the Providence Bruins Marketing Team for giving us, the opportunity to attend this special event.

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What’s happening this month!

 We’ll be at the Mega Business Expo on October 20th at Christinas.

We have a FREE conference preview teleconference on Thursday.  People can sign up here: http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=2059111859

Our charity partner is the Hockomock Y, Reach Out For Youth and Families.  10% of ticket proceeds will go to the Y.

We’ve also partnered with the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce.  All chamber members get an additional 20% discount on tickets. They have to get the discount code from either myself or the chamber.

Networked Events is a sponsor and is having a preconference party on I believe it’s the Monday before the conference.  I’ll have more information on that this afternoon.

Event: The Not Business As Usual Conference October 27th

-          Featuring the owner of ESP Solutions Inc. as one of the speakers…..Itinerary to follow:

Date: October 27th

Time: 8:30-4:30

Location: Holiday Inn Mansfield

Ticket price: $249.00.  Currently we have a 25% discount offer available through the ticket site.

Website: http://getmotivatedbusinesssmeinar.com

Ticket site: http://notbusinessasusual.eventbrite.com

Facebook Page: Focused and Simple Business Solutions

LinkedIn Group: Focused and Simple Business Solutions | LinkedIn

Twitter: @NotBizAsUsual  #nbau11

Here are the other speakers and their Twitter accounts:

Steve Davis – Davis Financial @talkwithdavis

Sheryle DeGirolamo – Kensington Real Estate Brokerage @sheryle

Peter Ward – Sandler Training @sandlerma

Julie Baird – Development Solutions @juliebaird_DS

Karen Benz – Business Legacy Consulting @kbvconsult

Ed McDonough – Executive Coaching @EdMcDonough

Greg DeSimone – Focal Point Business Coaching @gregdesimone

Jen Vondenbrink – Life Simplified @JVsimplified

David Arnold- ESP Solutions, Inc. @ESPNorton

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