Trend Watch - What's Hot In the District

 WHAT’S HOT IN THE DISTRICT

from The Shirt Source

Our friends in the District are gearing up for another big year, with a spring launch featuring all-new products from District and District Made. In the meantime, here’s what’s hot in the District and what styles and fashion trends we expect to make an impact in 2014.

JUICED-UP COLOR Citrus hues, vibrant melons and juicy shades are all the rage – and the perfect shades to transition into warmer spring and summer temperatures. Look for neons to continue to be popular,alongside succulent limes, lemons and watermelon shades. 

THROW-BACK GEAR Old is new again with retro bags and hats making an appearance on runways in New York, and in neighborhoods around the country. Everything from trucker caps to retro bags are sure to accessorize and accompany more modern looks.

LIVED-IN LOOKS Cool washes and treatments – like faded and dip dye fabrics – give tees their own character and add a lived-in look and feel to t-shirts. These take basic to the next level and offer an excellent option for him and her. 

FLIRTY & FEMININE Hi/lo hemlines and lacy details continue to remain a relevant option on fashion for her. Coupled with juicy and vibrant colors, these feminine details can really make juniors and ladies stand out. 

Look for more from District and District Made this year!

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Fall Apparel Fashions

Summer sun is shining , but fall weather is just around the corner.   The hot and popular items are faux suede jacket to a sporty mircofiber track jacket to a traditional zipper- front sweatshirt.     Ladies  fitted T's are hotter than ever and come in lots of new colors such as Lime, Emerald, Fuchsia and even  tan.   In the mens apparel category we have new sportek polo shirts.   These new polo shirts are made of polyester and breath very well so you can eliminate sweating. 

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Shirts and jackets are an integral part of life

Shirts and jackets are integral today as part of the total package and can be used to sell a company's image.   Brand name womens shirts and mens shirts are one of the most popular items.  Kids shirts are on the rise also.   Do not forget to buy good quality discount t-shirts, shirts, jackets and sweatshirts. 

Cotton Alternatives Soy for shirts

Soy -   Made from byproducts of soybean crops, soy fibers can be spun into yarn to make everything from T-shirts to socks to poloshirts and even ladies shirts. In addition to having a soft, smooth hand, soy-fiber products contain natural anti-bacterial agents and the same moisture-absorption properties as cotton, but with better moisture transmission for drier, more comfortable shirts, poloshirts and ladies shirts.  In addition, unlike cotton, it won't shrink under normal washing conditions. 

Shirts made out of corn

Corn - Fabric made from corn fibers has excellent moisture-wicking
properties in shirts and polo shirts. UV resistance and low oder
retention. This also makes corn also stain resistant, experiences
minimal shrinkage and pilling, is biodegradable and compostable and
these shirts and polo shirts can be made in the USA. According to
Natureworks, a company that produces corn fiber shirts and golf
shirts, production of the fiber uses 68% less fossil fuel resources
than manufacturing traditional synthetic fibers.
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From Retail to Corporate

 Gap Inc. is currently offering more that 60 apparel products to the promotional  marketplace.  The collection will include Gap T-shirts, stretch pique polos, golf shirts, ladies shirts and dress shirts as well as Old Navy's popular fleece sweatshirts.  The Gap womens classic stretch shirt is made of  97% cotton and 3% Lycra Spandex. Comes in size 

S, M, L, XL.  and in four colors. 

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2nd cotton alternatives in shirts

Soy - Made from byproducts of soybean crops, soy fibers can be spun into yarn to make T-shirts, socks, golf shirts. In addition to having a soft, smooth hand, soy-fiber products contain natural anti-bacterial agents and the same moisture-absorption properties as cotton, but with better moisture transmission for drier, more comfortable shirts and golf shirts.  In addition, unlike cotton, it won't shrink under normal washing conditions. 

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