Fabric Blog:

Feeling the Allmade Impact

July 21, 2020

The original tagline for Allmade® was “Make It Better.” While they’re saying it a little differently these days, the philosophy behind the words remains the same. One of the brand’s co-founders, Mel Lay, puts it this way: “We want to elevate the standard of t-shirts. If you’re not there, you’re missing the mark.” Mel got … Continued

A SanMar Exclusive: Allmade is Here

June 16, 2020

Our new sustainable brand — Allmade® — is passionate about changing the world: one amazingly-soft t-shirt at a time. The Allmade® story began when a few forward-thinking screen printers, entrepreneurs and business owners traveled to Haiti together to experience garment manufacturing first-hand. In the process, they saw the tremendous impact they could make on people … Continued

SanMar Brands: Sport-Tek

July 9, 2019

First introduced in 2004, Sport-Tek® hit the ground running, helping identify key needs in the athletically-inspired apparel market. The brand first started off with 35 styles. Now, 15 years later, there are over 300 styles available in Sport-Tek® and it is as popular as ever with customers. Sport-Tek® originally helped serve one of the biggest … Continued

SanMar Brands: Port Authority

June 18, 2019

SanMar is committed to helping customers stay on top of trends and reach the demands of the market. Our brands allow us to “passionately serve the customer,” one of our core Family Values. Port Authority®, around since 1994, meets our customer’s needs with everything from office-ready styles to durable outerwear that can stand up to … Continued

Red House: Sophisticated and Timeless

May 21, 2019

Achieving a polished, sophisticated uniforming look has never been easier thanks to the timeless button-down looks found in Red House. For years it has established itself as a go-to brand for style that elevates the appearance of any team. Red House also understands that your workday can quickly turn from calm to busy and, thankfully, … Continued

SanMar Brands: Welcome to the District

April 16, 2019

When looking for fashion basics that are not only trend-right but also come at a great value, District delivers again and again. District is a brand that inspires individuals to showcase their unique style and with each new style that is introduced in the line it keeps raising the bar on what a fashion “basic” … Continued

Carhartt Toolbox to Build Your Business

February 12, 2019

We started the new year by offering you an exciting new brand—Carhartt. In business since 1889, this iconic workwear leader is dedicated to “outworking them all.” With 38 Carhartt items, including jackets, sweatshirts, work shirts, t-shirts, headwear, pants, vests and overalls, SanMar is the exclusive Carhartt provider to the promotional products industry. We are offering … Continued

District Fit: Fashion Basics for Every Body

August 7, 2018

Whether in your relationships, in your work, or even in your choice of shirts, finding the right fit can make all the difference. District has long been a favorite brand that offers aspirational, high-quality fashion tees, fleece and accessories at an exceptional value. With 11 exciting new selections arriving for fall, District now includes 88 … Continued

Battle of the Bands: The Resurgence of Concert Merchandise

September 13, 2016

Concert merchandise seemed to peak in the 1980s. Think back to the iconic t-shirts from the period—AC/DC, the Rolling Stones and Guns N’ Roses come to mind. Concert merchandise from the 90s and 2000s don’t leave the same impression. However, a new wave of merchandise from Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Kanye West and One … Continued

Making a Difference in Africa

October 17, 2015

From revitalizing communities and paying a fair wage to creating jobs for people previously unable to work outside the home, SanMar’s global sourcing efforts are helping us truly make a difference.