The sale and use of single-use plastic bottles has taken a big hit, as many cities and states have made moves to outlaw their sale. Some tourist…
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Author: Brendan Menapace
Water Bottles in Hot Cars Could Start Fires
With the intense heat that’s sweeping across a lot of cities in the U.S., people are wise to stay hydrated. But, a new observation shows that drivers should think twice before they leave plastic water bottles in their cars out in the heat. Think of it this way: The plastic water bottle acts like a…
Read MoreArcade Fire Puts New Album on $110 Branded Fidget Spinner
The way people enjoy music changes every few years. Just starting with vinyl records, we’ve gone to 8-track players, cassettes, compact discs, then mp3’s (and then back to vinyl again). Now, we can add fidget spinners to the list. This is where we allotted space for jokes like “This puts a whole new spin on…
Read MoreOutdoor Apparel Companies Voice Opposition to Trump Executive Order
It turns out that the companies that create outdoor apparel and accessories really care about their clients having the chance to go out and experience nature. The New York Times reported that last week, thousands of members of the outdoor industry in Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer trade show marched to the Utah…
Read MoreArtificial Spider Silk Startup Acquires Apparel Company
As someone who is petrified of any and all spiders, I never thought I would spend so much time reporting on them. The thing is, spider silk has been the subject of a few recent developments that connect to the promotional apparel sector. So, I’m putting my deep-seated arachnophobia behind my duty to deliver the…
Read MoreCooler Graphics Damaged By Fire
Last night, a fire destroyed the Cooler Graphics Channelview, Texas, production facility. The company announced on its website that, while the facilities were severely damaged, the inventory is safe. The company also arranged for production to continue through sub-contracted partners while it restores operations over a period of one to two months. [caption id=”attachment_102589″ align=”aligncenter”…
Read MoreNASA Says Many Eclipse Glasses Aren’t Safe Enough
By now, we all (hopefully) know that staring directly into the sun is bad. It’s also really boring, except for during phenomena like a solar eclipse. In that case,…
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! PM Video Battle: Campbell Signs and Apparel LLC Versus PPAI
Promo Marketing’s Video Battle pits two industry videos against each other for the chance at the ultimate bragging right: Being declared our readership’s absolute favorite. (Next up: I haven’t seen the sun in what seems like months. Isn’t it supposed to always be sunny in Philadelphia?) Last week, Ariel Premium Supply won its fourth week in…
Read MoreThink It’s Too Early to Sell Fall Apparel? Think Again
It’s hard to even imagine having to start wearing fleece apparel right now while it’s 90-some degrees outside. (In some places, it’s even topping 100 on a regular basis. Seriously, what’s up with that, Arizona?) But, it’s never too early to have a plan for your fall business. Now is about the time that companies…
Read MoreParamount Pictures Joins Alternative Apparel, Shepard Fairey for Tote Bag Promo
For the release of “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” Paramount Pictures has teamed up with Alternative Apparel and artist and designer Shepard Fairey—whose work has appeared on other politically-centered merchandise—to create an exclusive tote bag. The company only created 75 of the bags for Friday’s release, and the bags are made from eco-friendly fabrics…
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