Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
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Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
I just did a small sample run of some new shirts I just came across and I love them. Curious if anyone has heard of Pacific Sports? The shirt item number is PM30ESW.
It has an incredibly soft feel. I think way better than American Apparel or Article 1. Cost less than both of them also.
The guy told me it is 'Enzyme and garment washed'. Not exactly sure what that means, but it feels great. Tags tore out easily (I did a screened label). They washed up nice.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
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Originally Posted by zero1niner
I dont know their website address, but the guy that I talked to was Gene Samson. His phone number is 310-704-0735.
That's in Gardena, CA, very close to me here at work. It's a PCS number (cell). You're not by any chance astroturfing are you? I can't find any reference of the model or the company through google. Please post more info.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
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Originally Posted by zero1niner
I just did a small sample run of some new shirts I just came across and I love them. Curious if anyone has heard of Pacific Sports? The shirt item number is PM30ESW.
It has an incredibly soft feel. I think way better than American Apparel or Article 1. Cost less than both of them also.
The guy told me it is 'Enzyme and garment washed'. Not exactly sure what that means, but it feels great. Tags tore out easily (I did a screened label). They washed up nice.
Anyone have any experience with these??
I saw their booth at the ISS tradeshow in Long Beach.
Their website is at epacificsports.com
West Coast Phone: 1-877-777-1334
East Coast: 1-800-773-2177
I can't remember being too impressed with the blanks though, but that's going to be a matter of preference. I think I'd prefer an Article1 or Alternative Apparel blank over theirs.
The pricing is pretty darn competitive, so it's worthing getting a sample to see if it would fit for your particular business needs.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
Since I couldn't remember them (I have their show flyers right in front of me, but I can't remember their booth...but the blanks that stood out, I tried to make a note of), I figured I'd give them a second shot.
They seem to have more styles that I remembered at the show and the pricing does make me think twice
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
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Originally Posted by Moo Spot Prints
At $2 for colors they're priced the same as Gildans. Hmm... Might have to order some samples!
I'm stuck like glue to aa, gildan, hanes and fruit. ...sort of nervous to try new things I guess.
But one thing i've leaned is that the price you pay is not important when the order inventory fill lacks.
On the upside, getting involved with new companies could turn out to be a good thing. When BlueQ came out with the Dirty Girl stuff I jumped on it. A short time later they got huge...bonus!
It takes a lot of effort and work to promote and educate your clients about "New" blanks brands etc.... i find.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
The thing that I personally liked the best about these shirts was the soft hand feel and the cut (and mostly the price). My designs are in the skate, surf, snowboarding demographic, so soft was key.
I haven't done enough business with them to know much about their reliability. I was hoping someone from this forum had some experience with this company and could answer that question.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
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Originally Posted by Moo Spot Prints
You're not by any chance astroturfing are you?
I have nothing to gain from this company whatsoever. In fact, I know very little more about them other than what I have already stated. They were recommended to me by a company that has been screen printing some shirts for me.
I simply found a product that I really like, for a good price, and thought I would pass on the info.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
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Originally Posted by zero1niner
A bit cynical don't you think?
While it can definitely come across as rude, it's a justified cynicism (I'm not suggesting through any fault of your own).
Unfortunately it does go on, including on this forum (it's against the rules and has got people banned... but it does go on). Even apparently innocent queries should always be taken with a grain of salt. Sometimes it's extremely easy to detect, sometimes it's quite difficult.
It's a nasty, nasty practice. Personally I think the worst part of it is that it makes people suspicious of everyone who asks for an opinion on a company, guilty until proven innocent, etc.
So you can blame the spammers, but sadly it's a justified cynicism.
Re: Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it?
....at first glance I thought it said "astroSurfing." I think that sounds cooler
About the shirts: I checked out their site which looks like they offer pretty good quality with competitive pricing, but I didn't see any women's styles which may/may not turn people off. I even checked their catalouge.
Found a really cool American Appael alternative. Anyone heard of it? 
...sort of nervous to try new things I guess.
