Hello in my first post I will discuss Imprinted Sportswear. The word Imprinted as defined by Webster-Marian.com/dictionary means a mark or depression made by pressure or an identifying name placed conspicuously on a product. The word sportswear as defined by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportswear_(fashion) is an American fashion term originally used to describe separates. Since the 1930’s the term has been applied to day and evening fashions with varying degrees of formality. The term is not necessarily synonymous with the term active-wear.
Active-wear is clothing designed specifically for people involved in sports pursuits. The term active-wear includes warm up suits, tank tops shorts, under armor moisture retardant shirts and jackets. Swim suits are included in the active-wear catagory.
When the embroidery industry advertises or talks about Imprinted Sportswear they are talking about anything from office casual to practice uniforms for athletes, cheerleaders, band members and drill teams. Branded work out apparel is also included in this designation.
The Imprinted Sportswear industry has expanded to include a wide variety of accessory items: such as Backpacks, tote bags, caps, beanies, scarves, and socks. Generally if someone can get it placed on an embroidery machine it can get printed with a logo.
The term imprinted sportswear also extends to items that are screen printed and have HTV (heat transfer vinyl) designs. rhinestone embellishment is popular for women’s wear and dance teams costumes. There are many different types of printing methods for sportswear. The images below are examples of sportswear items that can be imprinted with logos for sports teams and company logos.
Men’s sweaters
Ladies Polo shirt
Men’s polo
